A professional singer since she was fifteen, Brooks' début, a cover of Etta James's "Something's Got A Hold On Me", was released on Decca in 1964. Later she became the vocalist with a British 12-piece Stax-influenced, jazz-rock fusion band called Dada that released one, eponymous, album in 1970.
Brooks, along with guitarist Pete Gage, singer Robert Palmer and bassist Steve York formed Vinegar Joe in 1971, adding keyboard player Dave Thompson. The band was without a drummer; Conrad Isidore and Rob Tait drummed on the first album, released in 1972.
In 1974, after three albums Vinegar Joe split and Brooks went solo. After a time in the US as backing singer with the American southern boogie band Wet Willie, she returned to England. Her first solo album on A&M records was Rich Man's Woman (1975).
Nobody but You
Elkie Brooks Lyrics
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Nobody but you can make me do the things I'm gonna do
Change my way of living, start doing right
Be true to the promises I make in the night
No more will I wander, no more will I roam
From now on, baby I'm yours and yours alone
Nobody but you can make me do the things I'm gonna do
Loved you like I never, ever loved before
Give you all the things of that you can be sure
I aim to make you happy, aim to satisfy
I aim to please you 'till the day I die
No, no, no, no, no nobody can make me do the things I'm gonna do
No, no, no, no, no nobody can make me do the things I'm gonna do
I'll kiss you each time you leave, I'll kiss you each time you leave
Baby, I'm dedicated to make your life complete
I'll prove how much I love you a thousand times a day
Oh baby, believe me when I say
No, no, no nobody can make me do the things I'm gonna do
No, no, no nobody can make me do the things I'm gonna do
Change my way of living, start doing right
Be true to the promises I make in the night
No more will I wander, no more will I roam
From now on, baby I'm yours and yours alone
No, no, no, no, no nobody
No, no, no, no, no nobody
But you
The lyrics to Elkie Brooks's song "Nobody But You" convey a powerful message of commitment and dedication to a loved one. The singer in the song declares their love and acknowledges that only their partner has the ability to inspire them to be their best self. They vow to change their ways, to be true to their promises, and to make their partner happy. The repeated lines "Nobody but you can make me do the things I'm gonna do" emphasize the influence and importance of the person they love.
The commitment to monogamous love and forsaking a wandering lifestyle is expressed in the lines, "No more will I wander, no more will I roam, From now on, baby I'm yours and yours alone." The repetition of "no more" emphasizes the decisiveness and seriousness of the vow.
The final lines of the song ("No, no, no, no, no nobody, But you") reiterate the theme of the song, that the singer's love is the only one capable of inspiring them to be their best self. It's as though they're saying "I make this vow to you and only you because you truly mean everything to me."
Overall, "Nobody But You" is a powerful declaration of love and commitment. The lyrics and melody combine to create an emotive, memorable song that captures the depth of feeling one can have for their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody but you can make me do the things I'm gonna do
I am committed to making positive changes in my life and only you have the power to motivate me to do so.
Change my way of living, start doing right
I want to turn my life around and be a better person for you, making necessary changes to improve myself.
Be true to the promises I make in the night
I want to be held accountable for the promises I make to you and make sure I follow through on them.
No more will I wander, no more will I roam
I want to remain faithful and committed to you and only you, never straying from our love.
From now on, baby I'm yours and yours alone
I want to dedicate myself fully to you and our relationship without any distractions or temptations.
Loved you like I never, ever loved before
I have never felt such strong love and devotion for anyone else before, and it's all because of you.
Give you all the things of that you can be sure
I promise to give you everything I have to offer and make you feel loved, secure, and appreciated.
I aim to make you happy, aim to satisfy
My goal is to bring happiness and fulfillment to your life, doing whatever it takes to satisfy your needs and desires.
I aim to please you 'till the day I die
I will always strive to keep you happy, even if it means sacrificing my own happiness or desires.
I'll kiss you each time you leave, I'll kiss you each time you leave
I want to make sure you feel loved and appreciated every single day, even if it's just a simple gesture like a kiss.
Baby, I'm dedicated to make your life complete
My ultimate goal is to make your life as happy, fulfilled, and complete as possible, and I am fully dedicated to achieving that goal.
I'll prove how much I love you a thousand times a day
I will never tire of showing you how much I love and cherish you, and I will do so as often as possible.
Oh baby, believe me when I say
I hope you trust and believe that everything I say and do is motivated by my deep love for you, and that I would never do anything to jeopardize our relationship.
No, no, no nobody
Nobody else can ever compare to the love and devotion I have for you.
But you
You are the only one who has the power to motivate me, inspire me, and fulfill me in every way possible, and I am eternally grateful for your love.
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Jake1995
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