Nobody but You
George E. Lee Lyrics
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When they told me what to do
Yes, I still have my friends
But I don't have you
And like true friends
They still come around
And say, I'm sorry you're blue
My friends don't know what they've done
Well, they wouldn't understand anyhow
I can't tell them they were wrong
'Cause I'm afraid they'll leave me, too
Now, it's funny but more than ever
I need them now
I still ask my friends what to do
But it seems they don't know how to bring
How to bring you back
They say, what made him go
Yes, like true friends
They still come around
And say, I'm sorry you're blue
Whoa, everybody loves me but you
The lyrics of George E. Lee's song "Nobody But You" convey the pain and regret of listening to friends' advice that resulted in losing someone special. The singer laments the decision to heed to their friends' counsel, realizing that while they still have their friends, they have lost the one they loved. The song explores themes of hindsight, friendship, and longing.
The lyrics reflect the singer questioning their choices and wondering why they chose to listen to their friends' advice in the first place. They express that even though they still have the support and presence of their friends, it cannot replace the absence of their beloved. The singer feels remorseful for not trusting their own judgment and succumbing to outside influences.
The lyrics also highlight the genuine concern and empathy of the friends who try to console the singer by acknowledging their pain. However, the singer acknowledges that their friends may not fully understand the magnitude of their loss because they were the ones who inadvertently contributed to it. The song hints at the singer's fear of losing their friends as well if they were to express their dissatisfaction with the advice they received.
Overall, "Nobody But You" captures the emotional complexity of regret, friendship, and longing for a lost love. It showcases the inner conflict of the singer, torn between their desire for comfort and the realization that their friends cannot bring back what they have lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Why did I listen to my friends
I made the mistake of heeding my friends' advice
When they told me what to do
When they dictated my actions
Yes, I still have my friends
I may still have companionship
But I don't have you
But I lost your love and presence
And like true friends
Similar to real friends
They still come around
They continue to be present in my life
And say, I'm sorry you're blue
And express sympathy for my sadness
Whoa, everybody loves me but you
Whoa, it seems like everyone cares for me except you
My friends don't know what they've done
My friends are unaware of the harm they caused
Well, they wouldn't understand anyhow
Well, they wouldn't comprehend regardless
I can't tell them they were wrong
I am afraid to admit their mistake
'Cause I'm afraid they'll leave me, too
Because I fear they will also abandon me
Now, it's funny but more than ever
Ironically, particularly now
I need them now
I rely on them currently
I still ask my friends what to do
I still seek advice from my friends
But it seems they don't know how to bring
However, it appears they are unable to restore
How to bring you back
How to bring back your presence
They say, what made him go
They inquire about the reason for your departure
Yes, like true friends
Yes, just like genuine friends
They still come around
They continue to be present in my life
And say, I'm sorry you're blue
And express sympathy for my sadness
Whoa, everybody loves me but you
Whoa, it seems like everyone cares for me except you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONNIE SELF
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