Nothing Like You
Lauren Hart Lyrics


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I smell you a mile away
Guys like you tear down LA
never meaning what they say

Thought that we might coexist
instead I’m getting the big kiss
off , you are filled with cowardice
You can never ever look at me straight
Well it’s okay, cause you were never that great

Nothing like you to mess up a good day
Nothing like you to mess up a good day
Nothing like you to mess up a good day
There is nothing like you

Oldest trick now in the book
Can’t believe the chance I took
Hoping for some greater good

You can never ever look at me straight
Well it’s okay, cause you were never that great

Nothing like you to mess up a good day
Nothing like you to mess up a good day
Nothing like you to mess up a good day
There is nothing like you

What I wanted, going up in smoke
What I wanted, thought you might be be more than my favorite joke

Nothing like you to mess up a good day
Nothing like you to mess up a good day




Nothing like you to mess up a good day
There is nothing like you

Overall Meaning

In Lauren Hart's song "Nothing Like You," Hart sings about the disappointment she feels towards a person, who she believes is a typical Los Angeles guy, only interested in playing games instead of being sincere in his interactions with her. The song begins with Hart revealing that she can smell the insincerity of the man from a mile away. She compares him to other guys who tear down LA with their lack of authenticity. She had hoped that they could coexist, but instead, the man showed his true colors by kissing her off and proving his cowardice. Hart seems to be angry and feels that this man is shallow, and there is nothing great about him.


The chorus, "Nothing like you to mess up a good day," repeats thrice, emphasizing that the man's presence and behavior are depressing Hart's mood. She had believed that what they had was more than just a fling, but the man's disinterest in her and his lack of sincerity brought Hart's hopes crashing down. She sees him as a joke and reveals that what she wanted is now history and has gone up in smoke because of him. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus line twice, driving home the point that nothing about this person makes Hart feel good.


Overall, Hart's "Nothing Like You" is a strong song that captures the frustration and disappointment of being let down by someone who appeared to be genuine. The song's lyrics are honest and relatable, making it easy for the listener to connect with Hart's experience. It's a reminder that not everyone we meet will have good intentions towards us, and we need to be mindful of who we let into our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I smell you a mile away
I can sense your toxic behavior from far away.


Guys like you tear down LA, never meaning what they say
You are the type of person who ruins everything and never follows through on their promises.


Thought that we might coexist, instead I’m getting the big kiss off, you are filled with cowardice
I had hoped we could get along, but instead you are avoiding me and acting like a coward.


You can never ever look at me straight, well it’s okay, cause you were never that great
You are unable to even look me in the eye, but that’s okay because you were never really impressive to begin with.


Nothing like you to mess up a good day, there is nothing like you
You have the ability to completely ruin a perfectly good day, and there is no one else like you in that regard.


Oldest trick now in the book, can’t believe the chance I took, hoping for some greater good
Your behavior is predictable and I can’t believe I even gave you a chance, hoping for something good to come out of it.


What I wanted, going up in smoke, thought you might be more than my favorite joke
My hopes and dreams for our relationship are disappearing, and I had hoped you would be more than just a joke to me.




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