Nobody But You
Kenny Loggins & Jim Messina Lyrics
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Open up your eyes to the truth
You know it's a magic thing
A man needs a woman like you
You bring all the morning light
Like a sun through the window pane
You clear up the cloudy skies
You're refreshing as a morning rain
[Chorus:]
And I don't want nobody
I don't want nobody but you
And if I need anybody, Darling
You're the one that I would choose
I stumbled down Canyon Road
Just looking for the right way to love you
Every time I felt your doubt
And I heard the word from above
Hold on, she's coming soon
Woman who would change your whole life
And now that I have my choice
Well, I'm chosing you to be my wife
[Chorus]
Well I don't want nobody, nobody but you
And if I need anybody, Darling
You're the one that I would do
Nobody
I don't want nobody but you
And if I need anybody, Darling
You're the one that I would choose
The lyrics to Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina's song 'Nobody But You' speak of the importance of having a partner in one's life. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been waiting for something, and that "someday" has finally come. With the second line, he urges his lover to open her eyes to the truth - that he needs her. He explains that having a woman like her in his life is a "magic thing", suggesting that he is grateful for her presence.
The singer goes on to describe how his lover brings light into his life. He likens her to the "morning light" that shines through the window, and to the refreshing rain that clears the cloudy skies. These descriptions convey a sense of joy and hope that having someone special like her brings him. The chorus emphasises this sentiment, with the declaration that he doesn't want anybody else but her. He sees her as the one who would complete him, filling any gaps in his life.
The final verse speaks of a journey the singer has been on, possibly searching for love. He mentions "Canyon Road", which may represent the difficult road he has walked to find his one true love. He describes how he has had doubts along the way, but has heard a word from above prompting him to hold on. This is a religious reference, implying that faith and trust played a role in helping him find his true love. He has now made his choice, and he is choosing her to be his wife. This suggests a commitment to a long-term relationship with his lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday is finally come
The day has arrived when everything is falling into place
Open up your eyes to the truth
Realize that our love is a magical bond that can't be broken
You know it's a magic thing
Our love is something that can be transcended beyond human understanding
A man needs a woman like you
I need you in my life to complete me
You bring all the morning light
You make everything brighter and better in my life
Like a sun through the window pane
You bring warmth and happiness to my life
You clear up the cloudy skies
You help me see things clearly and face challenges with courage
You're refreshing as a morning rain
You renew and rejuvenate my soul
[Chorus:]
The refrain that emphasizes the singer's love interest
And I don't want nobody
I am not interested in anyone else
I don't want nobody but you
You are the only one I want in my life
And if I need anybody, Darling
If I ever need anyone in my life
You're the one that I would choose
I would choose you above everyone else
I stumbled down Canyon Road
I have searched and struggled in vain to find love
Just looking for the right way to love you
I want to make sure that I love you in the best way possible
Every time I felt your doubt
Whenever I noticed your lack of confidence in our love
And I heard the word from above
I received a divine message that you are the one for me
Hold on, she's coming soon
Be patient, the perfect woman who will change your life is on her way
Woman who would change your whole life
You are the one who has changed my life for the better
And now that I have my choice
Now that I have found someone I truly love
Well, I'm chosing you to be my wife
I want to spend the rest of my life with you as my partner
Well I don't want nobody, nobody but you
I don't want anyone else in my life, just you
And if I need anybody, Darling
If I ever need anyone in my life
You're the one that I would do
I would choose you above anyone else
Nobody
No one other than you
I don't want nobody but you
I only want you in my life
And if I need anybody, Darling
If I ever need anyone in my life
You're the one that I would choose
I would choose you over everyone else
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIM MESSINA
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