Nothin' on You
Kaleb Lee Lyrics


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This old six string has been with me
Since I was just a kid
It's been rained on, rusty, dropped and busted
But no matter what I did, it never let me down
Yeah, I love my Sundays at the speedway
Feelin' the engines roar
And that checker flag rush, cold beer and cussin'
Who could ask for more?
Baby, the simple truth
Are the things that I have and do

They got nothing on you
You're what matters most
They got nothing on you
It's not even close
My favorite whiskey, afternoon fishing
Baseball and barbeque
They got nothing on you

Do you remember that lake spot where we skimmed rocks
And watched the sun go down
And that soft summer breeze on a white sandy beach
With no one else around
Baby, they're beautiful but no matter how beautiful

They got nothing on you, girl
You're what matters most
They got nothing on you
It's not even close
My old German shepherd
A Keith Whitley record, or a John 3:16 tattoo
They got nothing on you, woo
Yeah, they got nothing on you

The brightest of summers, the tallest of mountains
Deepest of ocean blue
They got nothing on you
They got nothing on you, girl, yeah

They got nothing on you
You're what matters most
They got nothing on you, yeah
It's not even close
My favorite whiskey, afternoon fishing
Baseball and barbeque
Yeah, my old German shepherd
A Keith Whitley record, or a John 3:16 tattoo




They got nothing on you
Yeah, they got nothing on you

Overall Meaning

In Kaleb Lee's song "Nothin' on You," the lyrics express the profound love and admiration the singer has for their significant other. The song begins with the singer reminiscing about their old guitar, which has been through various hardships but has remained faithful and constant. They then mention their love for Sundays at the speedway, enjoying the adrenaline rush of racing and the simple pleasures of cold beer and cursing. However, despite their appreciation for these things, they assert that none of it compares to the love they have for their partner.


The chorus emphasizes the importance and superiority of their significant other over anything else in their life. The singer lists various enjoyable activities such as whiskey drinking, afternoon fishing, baseball, barbecues, serene lakeside moments, and the beauty of nature, but concludes that all of these things pale in comparison to the love they have for their partner. No matter how beautiful or meaningful these activities may be, they simply cannot compete with the incredible bond the singer shares with their loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

This old six string has been with me
My guitar has been a constant companion throughout my life


Since I was just a kid
Ever since I was young


It's been rained on, rusty, dropped and busted
It has endured harsh conditions and neglect


But no matter what I did, it never let me down
It has always remained reliable and faithful


Yeah, I love my Sundays at the speedway
I enjoy spending time at the racetrack on Sundays


Feelin' the engines roar
Being captivated by the sound of the engines


And that checker flag rush, cold beer and cussin'
The thrill of the race, accompanied by beer and expletives


Who could ask for more?
What more could one desire?


Baby, the simple truth
My love, the honest reality


Are the things that I have and do
Are the possessions and experiences I possess


They got nothing on you
They cannot compare to you


You're what matters most
You hold the utmost importance


It's not even close
There is no competition


My favorite whiskey, afternoon fishing
Enjoying whiskey and fishing in the afternoon


Baseball and barbeque
Engaging in baseball games and barbecuing


Do you remember that lake spot where we skimmed rocks
Recalling the place by the lake where we skipped rocks


And watched the sun go down
Observing the sunset


And that soft summer breeze on a white sandy beach
The gentle breeze on a sandy beach during summer


With no one else around
In the absence of any other individuals


Baby, they're beautiful but no matter how beautiful
My love, those moments are breathtaking, yet,


They got nothing on you, girl
They cannot compare to you, my love


My old German shepherd
My loyal German shepherd dog


A Keith Whitley record, or a John 3:16 tattoo
Possessing a record by Keith Whitley or a tattoo referencing John 3:16


The brightest of summers, the tallest of mountains
Summers that shine the brightest and mountains towering above


Deepest of ocean blue
The profound depths of the blue ocean


They got nothing on you
They cannot compare to you


They got nothing on you, girl, yeah
They cannot compare to you, my love


You're what matters most
You hold the utmost importance


It's not even close
There is no competition


My favorite whiskey, afternoon fishing
Enjoying whiskey and fishing in the afternoon


Baseball and barbeque
Engaging in baseball games and barbecuing


Yeah, my old German shepherd
Yes, my loyal German shepherd dog


A Keith Whitley record, or a John 3:16 tattoo
Possessing a record by Keith Whitley or a tattoo referencing John 3:16


They got nothing on you
They cannot compare to you


Yeah, they got nothing on you
Yes, they cannot compare to you, my love




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dee Briggs, Kaleb Lee

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Comments from YouTube:

Heidi Richey

Loved seeing you at Michigan International Speedway! You are amazing!

Bluefacekato 925

Was not expecting you to from the Voice to singing your own songs like this! Keep it up bro yee yee

Brooke Rouse

I'll be listening alot more often you're gonna be the next big thing my friend

Barbi Martin

My husband works at Daytona Beach Ocean Center and said he saw and spoke with you and told you that I voted for you every time when you were on The Voice. I'm loving your new tunes and would have been at the Ocean Center myself but I live in Atlantic Beach (Jacksonville) FL. area and he forgot to tell me till the last minute and oh yeah moment. I wish you so many wonderful breakthroughs in your future and I know it's going to happen for you. Please just always stay as real and true to yourself as you are now. XOXO

BAM Martin

🔥🔥🔥

Carl Marc

Kelly Clarkson show put me on

The King’s Daughter

Thanks Kelly Clarkson !!!

Wendy Garver

Nice voice but blaspheming the Lord by saying “John 3:16 ain’t got nothing on you.” God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not parish but have everlasting life.” So sad to hear in your song that it means so little to you.

Sourabh Mittal

kelly brought me here.

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