Trumbauer's cool, delicate style and slow vibrato influenced many important saxophonists, including Benny Carter, Lester Young and Art Pepper. Like Beiderbecke, Trumbauer introduced a "cool" sensibility into jazz, rather than the prevalent "hot" style of the time.
Nobody but You
Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra Lyrics
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That I could make it
Lord no-one ever gave me anything,
All they did was take it.
No-one, no-one, ever held my hand
When I needed them to
Oh no, nobody but you
Nobody but you
Nobody
Nobody but you
No-one ever looked inside,
At whats happening around me
I tell you, every time I felt lost
No-one ever found me
No-one, no-one ever cried for me,
When my dreams fell through
Oh no, no, nobody but you
Nobody but you
Nobody but you
Nobody
Nobody but you
No-one ever said (lean on me)
No-one ever told me (you've got a friend)
No, nobody said, I'll be your shelter (ooh)
When there's troubled waters,
I'm gonna be there (be there)
Oh be there (be there) oh 'til the end
No no no, nobody but you
Nobody but you
Nobody but you
Nobody
Nobody but you
The lyrics to the song "Nobody But You" by Frankie Trumbauer And His Orchestra is about the value of having one special person in one's life. The singer laments about how nobody in their life has ever given them anything or held their hand, except for the one person who has always been there for them. The lyrics speak about how no one sees what is happening in the singer's life, and nobody has ever cried for them. But there is one person who has been the singer's shelter in times of trouble and who will always be there for them.
The song is a plaintive cry for companionship and connection. The singer is expressing his loneliness and the feeling that no one in the world understands him or has ever been there for him, except for the one person he can count on. The song is a humanizing reminder that everyone needs someone to lean on and that a single supportive relationship can be more important than all the other connections in one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
No-one ever made me feel
I have never been empowered by anyone
That I could make it
Nor have I been encouraged to pursue my dreams
Lord no-one ever gave me anything,
I have had to fend for myself and acquire everything I have on my own
All they did was take it.
The people in my life have only taken from me without giving anything in return
No-one, no-one, ever held my hand
I have faced my challenges alone without any support
When I needed them to
Even in my times of need, I have been left to deal with things on my own
Oh no, nobody but you
But you have been the only one who has been there for me
No-one ever looked inside,
My intentions and motivations have never been understood by anyone
At whats happening around me
And others have never taken the time to observe or sympathize with my surroundings
I tell you, every time I felt lost
Whenever I have felt confused or helpless
No-one ever found me
I have had no one to help guide me towards the path I should take
No-one, no-one ever cried for me,
I have never received emotional support or felt truly cared for by anyone
When my dreams fell through
And when my aspirations have not come to fruition
Oh no, no, nobody but you
You are the only one who has consoled me and given me hope
No-one ever said (lean on me)
I have never had anyone offer help or assistance when I needed it most
No-one ever told me (you've got a friend)
Nor have I ever received reassurance that I am not alone in my struggles
No, nobody said, I'll be your shelter (ooh)
And no one has promised to protect or shelter me when I am vulnerable
When there's troubled waters,
During difficult times
I'm gonna be there (be there)
You will be the one to support me
Oh be there (be there) oh 'til the end
And you will stand by me until the very end
No no no, nobody but you
As in the past, you are still the only one who will be there for me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SatchmoSings
Wonderful presentation (luv those pics!) and an excellent, excellent transfer. Unfortunately I don't care for this version; Fred Rich is much better.
@gennettor8915
What a stupid remark. Have you ever heard of "different tastes"?