I Don
Gregory Isaacs Lyrics


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You may think that I don't care
'Cause I've been a rover here and everywhere
In Princeton, you bet, about me they never yet say good
But one thing I like about you
You always do as you should and that's why

If I don't, if I don't have you
Then for me, there'll be nobody else, no, oh no
And even if the river should run dry
For me, there'll be nobody else, no, oh, no

I may stay away for a night or two
But all form of respect unto you is still due
Though staying away make you feel mad, it make you feel blue
But it's not that I really mean to embarrass you, 'cause darling

If I don't, if I don't have you
Then for me there'll be nobody else no, oh no, no
And even if the trees should touch the sky
For me, there'll be nobody else, believe me

I may stay away for a night or two
But all form of respect unto you is still due
Though staying away make you feel sad, it make you feel blue
But it's not that I really mean to embarrass you, 'cause darling

If I don't, if I don't have you
Then for me there'll be nobody else, no, oh no, no
And even if the river should run dry
For me there'll be nobody else, oh no

If I don't, if I don't, if I don't have you
For me there'll be nobody else, believe me




If I don't, if I don't, if I don't have you
Nobody else will do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gregory Isaacs's song "If I Don't Have You" are about the singer expressing his love and loyalty to his partner. He acknowledges that he has been a wanderer, but he admires the fact that his partner has remained faithful and righteous. The singer declares that even if the worst were to happen, like the river running dry or the trees touching the sky, he would remain loyal to his partner. He understands that their relationship may cause his partner some pain, and that staying away for a night or two may make her feel sad or blue, but he wants her to know that it is not his intention to hurt her.


The lyrics of the song also reveal how the singer prioritises his relationship above all else. The chorus emphasises this idea, as he professes that there will be nobody else for him, but his partner. He is willing to sacrifice everything else in the world to keep his relationship intact. The song highlights the power of love and loyalty, and how important it is to have them in any relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You may think that I don't care
You might perceive that I have no regard for you


'Cause I've been a rover here and everywhere
I've been wandering around aimlessly


In Princeton, you bet, about me they never yet say good
I haven't been shown any favor in Princeton


But one thing I like about you
However, there's something I cherish about you


You always do as you should and that's why
You're always responsible, and that's why


If I don't, if I don't have you
If I don't have you with me


Then for me, there'll be nobody else, no, oh no
Then I won't find anyone else suitable for me


And even if the river should run dry
Even if the impossible happens


For me, there'll be nobody else, no, oh, no
I still won't find anyone else fitting


I may stay away for a night or two
Sometimes I might leave for a short while


But all form of respect unto you is still due
But I will always regard and appreciate you


Though staying away make you feel mad, it make you feel blue
Although my absence might upset you


But it's not that I really mean to embarrass you, 'cause darling
I don't intend to shame you, my love


And even if the trees should touch the sky
Even if the impossible happens


For me, there'll be nobody else, believe me
I won't find anyone else ideal for me, trust me


If I don't, if I don't, if I don't have you
If I don't have you with me


Nobody else will do
I won't settle for anyone else




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREGORY ISAACS

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