Nothing Compare 2 U
Feather And Down Lyrics
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Since you took your love away
I go out every night and sleep all day
Since you took your love away
Since you been gone I can do whatever I want
I can see whomever I choose
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
I said nothing can take away these blues
'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
It′s been so lonely without you here
Like a bird without a song
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
Tell me baby where did I go wrong
I could put my arms around every boy I see
But they'd only remind me of you
I went to the doctor and guess what he told me?
Guess what he told me?
He said girl you better try to have fun
No matter what you do, but he's a fool
′Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
All the flowers that you planted mama
In the back yard
All died when you went away
I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard
But I′m willing to give it another try
'Cause nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
Nothing compares
Nothing compares to you
Feather and Down's song "Nothing Compare 2 U" is a heartbreaking ballad about heartbreak and deep loneliness. It's been seven hours and fifteen days since the song protagonist's love has left them, and they're struggling to cope with the hole in their heart. They've tried to move on with their life, but nothing seems to fix the void they feel. They go out every night and sleep all day, their life is in disarray without their love. They realise that since their love has gone, they can do whatever they want, but nothing, not even fine-dining, seems to cure the blues of heartbreak. Nothing can come close to the love they shared, and they will never find a replacement for it.
The loneliness in the song is palpable, like a bird without a song, they feel empty, and nothing can stop the lonely tears from falling. The song protagonist tries to move on and distract themselves by spending time with other people, but it only makes them miss their love more. They visit the doctor to seek advice, but they only receive trivial advice that doesn't change how they feel. Ending the song with the chorus chanting "Nothing compares to you" creates a powerful message of the pain of love lost.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been seven hours and fifteen days
It's been a long time since you left me and I'm still hurting
Since you took your love away
Since you ended our relationship
I go out every night and sleep all day
I'm trying to escape my feelings by staying busy at night and sleeping during the day
Since you been gone I can do whatever I want
Since you've been away, I have freedom to do anything I please
I can see whomever I choose
I am not tied down to anyone and can date whoever catches my interest
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant
I can afford to indulge in expensive restaurants to distract myself from my emotions
But nothing
However, none of these activities can replace you
I said nothing can take away these blues
I am still sad and nothing can make me feel better
'Cause nothing compares
You were the best thing in my life
Nothing compares to you
No one can replace you or bring me the same happiness
It's been so lonely without you here
I feel incredibly lonely since you have been gone
Like a bird without a song
My life feels empty and without purpose without you
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
I cannot control my emotions and my sadness makes me cry
Tell me baby where did I go wrong
I'm unable to understand why our relationship ended
I could put my arms around every boy I see
I can try to find comfort in other people, but I know it won't work
But they'd only remind me of you
Being with other people only makes me think of you more
I went to the doctor and guess what he told me?
I sought professional help to feel better
Guess what he told me?
Do you know what he said?
He said girl you better try to have fun
The doctor suggested that I should try to have fun to feel better
No matter what you do, but he's a fool
Despite the doctor's advice, I know that nothing can replace you
'Cause nothing compares
I cannot find anything or anyone that measures up to you
All the flowers that you planted mama
I remember all the good things you did for me
In the back yard
Referring to all the positive moments we shared in the past
All died when you went away
These memories faded away when you left me
I know that living with you baby was sometimes hard
I recognize that our relationship was not perfect and had its difficulties
But I'm willing to give it another try
Despite the challenges, I want to try to make things work between us
'Cause nothing compares
I am still heartbroken without you
Nothing compares to you
I still love you and no one else can replace you in my heart
Nothing compares
Once again, I emphasize that nothing can replace you in my life
Nothing compares to you
You are irreplaceable and I am still deeply in love with you
Writer(s): Prince Rogers Nelson
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