The … Read Full Bio ↴This is the dub remix version of Franz Ferdinand's song Turn it on.
The original version appears on the 2009 album Tonight: Franz Ferdinand, while the dub remix was released on Blood. Blood was originally available as the second disc of the limited edition of Tonight. Franz Ferdinand and subsequently released separately in May 2009 (April 2009 in some countries).
If I Can't Have You Then Nobody Can
Franz Ferdinand Lyrics
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It ain't easy being this kind of lover won't you ever call me
I'm dedicated, yes I'm a forgiver
Yeah, I'm dedicated, yes I'm a forgiver
Oh, I'm dedicated, yes I'm a forgiver
I'll forgive you always
It ain't easy being this kind of lover why don't you ever call me
But I'm dedicated, yes I'm a forgiver
Yeah, I'm dedicated, yes I'm a forgiver
Oh, I'm dedicated, yes I'm a forgiver
I'll forgive you always
I know you'll turn it on yeah (turn it on) [Repeat: x4]
You don't wanna know how I manage alone
Oh no you don't wanna know what goes on when I'm on my own
You don't wanna know how I plan on my own, oh no
You don't wanna know how I know when you're on your own
I'll never be alone, yeah (turn it on)
I followed you to Rome, yeah (turn it on)
I know the places you call home, yeah (turn it on)
You know I'll get you on your own, yeah (turn it on)
You know I know where you are
You know I know where you are
You know
I'm a lover
Can't stop thinking of you
If I can't have you then nobody can
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah,
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah,
You Turn it On,
You turn it on
You turn it on
You turn it on
The lyrics of Franz Ferdinand's song "If I Can't Have You Then Nobody Can" reflect the intense and possessive love of the singer towards the object of their desire. The song revolves around the theme of unrequited love, with the singer expressing their frustration at never being called by the person they love. The repeated lines "It ain't easy being this kind of lover when you never call me" and "It ain't easy being this kind of lover why don't you ever call me" convey the singer's desperation and loneliness.
Despite the lack of reciprocation, the singer is dedicated and forgiving towards their love interest, as expressed in the lines "I'm dedicated, yes I'm a forgiver" and "I'll forgive you always." However, there is an underlying sense of obsession and possession that grows increasingly evident as the song progresses. The lines "You don't wanna know how I know when you're on your own" and "I know the places you call home" suggest a level of surveillance and stalking, adding a sinister twist to the otherwise romantic lyrics.
Overall, "If I Can't Have You Then Nobody Can" is a complex song that explores the darker sides of love and obsession. It highlights the thin line between dedication and possessiveness, and the potential dangers that can arise when love becomes an all-consuming force.
Line by Line Meaning
It ain't easy being this kind of lover when you never call me
It's difficult to be in love with someone who never calls me.
I'm dedicated, yes I'm a forgiver
I am dedicated to this relationship and willing to forgive you.
I know you'll turn it on yeah
I know that you will eventually come back to me.
You don't wanna know how I manage alone
You wouldn't want to know how I cope when you're not around.
I'll never be alone, yeah
I will always find a way to be with you.
You know I know where you are
I know where you are at all times.
I'm a lover
I am a devoted partner.
Can't stop thinking of you
I constantly think about you.
If I can't have you then nobody can
If I can't be with you, then I will make sure no one else can either.
You turn it on
You have a power over me that I can't resist.
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