If I Ain't Got You
Eva Jacobs Lyrics


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Some people live for the fortune
Some people live just for the fame
Some people live for the power, yeah
Some people live just to play the game
Some people think that the physical things
Define what's within
And I've been there before
But that life's a bore
So full of the superficial

Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby
If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain't got you, Yeah

Some people search for a fountain
That promises forever young
Some people need three dozen roses
And that's the only way to prove you love them
Hand me the world on a silver platter
And what good would it be
With no one to share
With no one who truly cares for me

Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby
If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain't got you, you, you
Some people want it all
But I don't want nothing at all
If it ain't you baby
If I ain't got you baby
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain't got you, yeah

If I ain't got you with me baby




So nothing in this whole wide world don't mean a thing
If I ain't got you with me baby

Overall Meaning

The song "If I Ain't Got You" by Eva Jacobs is a poignant reflection on the things that truly matter in life. The opening lines suggest that there are different ways people choose to live their lives, some chasing wealth, fame, and power, and others simply looking to play the game. However, the singer realizes that these superficial things only lead to a sense of emptiness and boredom. The track emphasizes that true happiness comes from having someone to share life's experiences with, rather than chasing material possessions.


The song's chorus drives home the message, with Eva Jacobs singing that she doesn't want anything else apart from her significant other. The lyrics convey that while some people may want diamond rings and other luxurious possessions, they all pale in comparison to the sense of fulfillment that comes with having someone you love by your side. In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that some people feel the need to receive grand gestures like a fountain of youth or a bouquet of roses, but they all ring hollow if not backed by true love.


In conclusion, "If I Ain't Got You" can be seen as a commentary on the nature of love and happiness. The song advocates for prioritizing connections and relationships above chasing money and material possessions. It reminds the listener to not take for granted the people in their lives who truly care for them.


Line by Line Meaning

Some people live for the fortune
There are individuals who only strive for wealth and material possessions.


Some people live just for the fame
Some people prioritize fame and recognition over all else in their lives.


Some people live for the power, yeah
Some people value power and control over others as their main goal.


Some people live just to play the game
Some individuals are only interested in playing the game of life and winning the prizes that come with it.


Some people think that the physical things Define what's within
Some people believe that physical things like wealth and status determine who they are on the inside.


And I've been there before But that life's a bore So full of the superficial
The singer has experienced these superficial values before and has come to find it boring and unfulfilling.


Some people want it all But I don't want nothing at all If it ain't you baby If I ain't got you baby
The singer does not desire material possessions or superficial success, but rather the love and companionship of the person they care about.


Some people want diamond rings Some just want everything But everything means nothing If I ain't got you, Yeah
While some people crave wealth and everything that money can buy, it is meaningless without the person they love.


Some people search for a fountain That promises forever young
There are those who seek eternal youth and are constantly searching for a way to stay young.


Some people need three dozen roses And that's the only way to prove you love them
Some individuals require grand gestures, like receiving dozens of roses, to feel loved and valued in a relationship.


Hand me the world on a silver platter And what good would it be With no one to share With no one who truly cares for me
Even if someone were to have everything they desire, it would be meaningless without someone to share it with, and someone who loves and cares for them.


If I ain't got you with me baby So nothing in this whole wide world don't mean a thing If I ain't got you with me baby
The love and companionship of the person the artist cares about is the most important thing in their life, and without it, nothing else matters.




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