Nobody but You
Fai Baba Lyrics
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My heart looks for more
Ball and chain on my feet
I've got nothing to lose
No I've got nothing to lose
I bury my face in my hands
Don't wanna see this world no more
But I'm not that sure
No I'm not that sure
I don't want nobody
I don't want nobody
I don't want nobody but you
But you
I'll never show you what's inside myself
Now you don't wanna see nothin' anymore
I wish I could be somebody else
I wish I gave you more
I wish I gave you more
I don't want nobody
I don't want nobody
I don't want nobody but you
But you
I never proved all of my fears
You had to prove all of your tears
I let you down, way down
And this is the song to let you know
To let you know
To let you know
I don't want nobody
I don't want nobody
I don't want nobody but you
But you
I don't want nobody
I don't want nobody
I don't want nobody but you
But you
The lyrics of "Nobody But You" by Fai Baba revolve around the theme of unrequited love and the difficulties of maintaining meaningful connections with others. The singer of the song feels weighed down by a sense of loss and isolation, as if burdened by a "ball and chain" on their feet. They long to find someone who understands them and who they can love without reservation, expressing this desire through the repeated refrain "I don't want nobody, I don't want nobody, I don't want nobody but you."
However, the singer is also plagued by self-doubt and insecurity, feeling as if they are not enough for the person they love. They wish they could be "somebody else" and "give [their lover] more," but fear that they will only disappoint them. This fear of inadequacy is underscored by the lines "I'll never show you what's inside myself / Now you don't wanna see nothin' anymore," suggesting that the singer's reluctance to open up has driven their lover away.
The song ends on a note of regret, with the singer acknowledging that they have let their lover down and wishing they could make amends. The repetition of the refrain "I don't want nobody but you" takes on a haunting quality, as if the singer knows they may never find the connection they so desperately crave.
Overall, "Nobody But You" is a poignant reflection on the challenges of love and human connection. Its evocative lyrics and mournful melody make for a powerful musical experience that resonates with anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
When I try to walk the streets
I struggle to get through the day
My heart looks for more
I long for something greater than what I have
Ball and chain on my feet
I feel trapped and weighed down by my situation
I've got nothing to lose
I feel like I have nothing left to lose
I bury my face in my hands
I want to hide myself from the world
Don't wanna see this world no more
I am overwhelmed and have lost my faith in the world
She said that she understands
Someone tried to comfort me
But I'm not that sure
But I'm not convinced
I don't want nobody
I don't want just anyone
But you
But I want you
I'll never show you what's inside myself
I'm afraid to be vulnerable with you
Now you don't wanna see nothin' anymore
You are tired of me hiding my true self from you
I wish I could be somebody else
I wish I was different to better serve you
I wish I gave you more
I regret not being able to give you everything you deserve
I never proved all of my fears
I never validated the concerns that held me back
You had to prove all of your tears
You had to convince me of the pain you were experiencing
I let you down, way down
I failed you greatly
And this is the song to let you know
And this is what I have to say to communicate to you
To let you know
To tell you the truth
I don't want nobody
I want only you
But you
You are the only one I desire
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Fabian Sigmund
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@milmar_echoes
FAI BABA live blew me away! Thanks for everything, Sad and Horny is a gem in my Vinyl Collection!
@weile4u
Perfection! Great professional breakthrough of the Zürich band!
@vincentmudry9653
This song is so good
Merci couleur 3 pour toutes ces Ziks
@fredmaury7804
awesome tune, go CH!
@sylvainclot9165
Magnifique!!!!! un bijoux... merci. L'album sera disponible en vinyl?
@rockalacasbah
l'album est disponible en vinyle ici https://casbahrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sad-horny-2
@DominiqueKeller
Piochant dans leurs vagabondages spirituels la matière qui abreuvera un blues-folk imprégné de soul, Fabian Sigmund et Domi Chansorn, alias Fai Baba, font sauter la banque depuis 2008 à Zurich pour mieux envoûter leur public de chansons hantées par une voix hallucinée, qui chevauche les notes électriques hardies et rêveuses de compos torturées, parfois hurlantes et bruitistes, parfois plus douces qu'un bas de soie, telle ce Nobody But You ouvrant leur cinquième opus (Sad & Horny, le 25/11).