Nobody but You
Holland Jools 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 Holland Jools's song "Nobody But You" express a sense of isolation and longing for a supportive presence in the singer's life. The opening lines describe a lack of encouragement or assistance from others, with the singer feeling like they have had to rely solely on themselves to succeed and that all they have received from others is taking. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which emphasizes the feeling of being alone and unnoticed as the singer navigates through life's challenges.
The chorus serves as a refrain, repeating the line "Nobody but you" over and over again. This line functions as both a statement and a plea – the singer acknowledges that there has been nobody in their life to provide the type of support they need, but also hopes that someone like "you" (an unspecified person, likely a romantic partner or close friend) might come along and fill that void. The lack of specific details about who this "you" might be allows the lyrics to remain open to interpretation and relatable to listeners who are experiencing similar feelings of loneliness.
Overall, "Nobody But You" is a poignant expression of the desire for companionship and emotional connection. It speaks to the universal human need for support and recognition, and reminds us of the importance of having people in our lives who are willing to offer that support and help us navigate life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
No-one ever made me feel
I've never been given the confidence to succeed.
That I could make it
To believe in myself and my abilities.
Lord no-one ever gave me anything,
I've had to earn everything I've gotten.
All they did was take it.
People have taken advantage of me in the past.
No-one, no-one, ever held my hand
I've never had someone to rely on.
When I needed them to
In times of difficulty or hardship.
Oh no, nobody but you
Except for you.
Nobody but you
No one else but you.
No-one ever looked inside,
People never took the time to understand me.
At whats happening around me
My surroundings and circumstances.
I tell you, every time I felt lost
Whenever I've felt directionless or unsure.
No-one ever found me
I've been very alone.
No-one, no-one ever cried for me,
No one has ever shown me empathy.
When my dreams fell through
During moments of disappointment or failure.
Oh no, no, nobody but you
But you.
No-one ever said (lean on me)
No one has ever offered support.
No-one ever told me (you've got a friend)
I've never been comforted or reassured.
No, nobody said, I'll be your shelter (ooh)
I never had anyone offer to protect me from harm.
When there's troubled waters,
In times of turmoil or strife.
I'm gonna be there (be there)
I'll be there for you.
Oh be there (be there) oh 'til the end
Always, until the very end.
No no no, nobody but you
No one else but you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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