The journey began for Emily in 2009 when she migrated from the land of beer and hockey (Victoria, BC) to the buckle of the Bible Belt (Nashville, TN). Three years later, Emily released her self-titled debut album: a collection of ten “unapologetically honest and unashamedly catchy” pop songs that chronicled her transition to the south (Delgado). From there Emily moved from studio to stage, making stops at the Billboard Film & Television Showcase, SXSW, and Canadian Music Fest while on tour.
In 2013, Emily’s southern soul has truly taken root. In working with producer Eric Masse (Mikky Ekko, Caitlin Rose), her new material draws inspiration from the likes of James Taylor and Allison Krauss all the while holding true to her love of pop. The end result culminates in campfire jams that implore you to sing-along, cherishing the moments you have and cheering on the people you love. Emily has taken her newly discovered southern soul back to her home turf and is currently based out of Toronto.
Ain't Nothin to It
Emily Reid Lyrics
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And leave you behind
Well I'd rather not know
What that path had in mind
It's not what you do
That defines who you are
It's who you're becoming
And you make me a star
There ain't nothin' to it but us
There ain't nothin' to it, babe we'll get through it
There ain't nothin' to it but love
But I cannot wait
For you to make up your mind
'Cuz it's getting late
And I don't have much time
There'll be planes, there'll be cars
To get right to me
Oh the border ain't far
With love from Tennessee
Yeah
Ain't nothin' to it but love
There ain't nothin' to it but us
There ain't nothin' to it, babe we'll get through it
There ain't nothin' to it but love
I'm headed home, I'll be back in the morning
I'll sleep in a bed next to you
I'll pray that the Lord don't change things without warning
No matter, it's always been you
There ain't nothin' to it but love
Baby, baby, now
There ain't nothin' to it but us
There ain't nothin' to it, babe we'll get through it
There ain't nothin' to it, there ain't nothin' to it
There ain't nothin' to it
But love
In Emily Reid's song Ain't Nothin to It, the singer reflects on a difficult decision of having to leave someone behind, but the only thing that can get them through it is love. The singer emphasizes the importance of who a person is becoming rather than what they do, suggesting that their growth is more valuable than their actions. The lyrics "It's not what you do, That defines who you are. It's who you're becoming, And you make me a star" imply that their feelings for the other person are based on who the person is rather than solely on their actions.
However, the singer cannot wait around forever for the other person to make a decision. They state, "I cannot wait for you to make up your mind, 'Cuz it's getting late, And I don't have much time." The urgency in their voice suggests that time is running out, and they do not have the luxury of waiting around. The singer then reassures the other person that they will be okay and that no matter what happens, they will always be there for them. They express this sentiment in the lyrics "I'm headed home, I'll be back in the morning, I'll sleep in a bed next to you, I'll pray that the Lord don't change things without warning, No matter, it's always been you."
Emily Reid's lyrics evoke the feeling of a difficult decision, with the singer knowing that they must leave someone behind. However, even with this pain, they believe that love is the only thing that can get them through it. They reassure their loved one that they will always be there for them and that they will come back to them, reflecting the strength and resilience that love can bring to any situation.
Line by Line Meaning
If I have to go
And leave you behind
Well I'd rather not know
What that path had in mind
If I have to leave you behind, I don't want to know what kind of journey that holds.
It's not what you do
That defines who you are
It's who you're becoming
And you make me a star
Your actions don't define you, it's who you're striving to be, and being with you brings out the best in me.
There ain't nothin' to it but love
There ain't nothin' to it but us
There ain't nothin' to it, babe we'll get through it
There ain't nothin' to it but love
Our love is all we need, and we'll get through anything together.
But I cannot wait
For you to make up your mind
'Cuz it's getting late
And I don't have much time
I can't wait for you to decide because time is ticking.
There'll be planes, there'll be cars
To get right to me
Oh the border ain't far
With love from Tennessee
Yeah
There are plenty of ways to get to me, and distance doesn't matter because we have love from Tennessee.
I'm headed home, I'll be back in the morning
I'll sleep in a bed next to you
I'll pray that the Lord don't change things without warning
No matter, it's always been you
I'm coming home to you, and I hope everything remains the same because you're the one for me.
There ain't nothin' to it but love
Baby, baby, now
There ain't nothin' to it but us
There ain't nothin' to it, babe we'll get through it
There ain't nothin' to it, there ain't nothin' to it
There ain't nothin' to it
But love
All we need is love, baby, and we'll get through anything together.
Contributed by Sophie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ericsifuentes9198
N when u see ur blushn' bride turn beautiful at 35 or 45 or 55😢😢😢....best line. Reminds me of my parents. R.I.P Dad
@brandonberens
Wow. My dad sent me this song. He has been married 33 years, and I'm getting married in 5 days. It's wild to hear how well the story of this song fits my life right now.
@GarbichMan2000
Wishin you the best Brandon ✊🏻
@christiangholston5013
Well, i really wish the best for you! hope your marriage is going well!
@brandonberens
@@christiangholston5013 You're so kind!! It's going amazingly. My dad's, unfortunately, not so much. But my marriage is unbelievably blessed and I'm very grateful for people like you who wish for it to be!
@brandonberens
@@GarbichMan2000 You're so thoughtful! Thank you very much. I hope you have meaningful and lasting relationships with everyone who matters to you. 😊
@caseyanderson9169
Gfggg
@robwetli6720
As a guy married to the same beautiful Gal for 42 years, This song hits home. Thanks for the beautiful song and the memories that followed
@muhammadumairharoon1443
Rob Wetli word keep shining buddy stay bless
@kendrachesser2010
This song is loved I love it💋