Nobody but You
Lee Curtis & The All Stars Lyrics
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It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from
simply rotten to something worse
Who knows, some day I will win too.
I'll begin to reach my prime.
Now though I see what our end is,
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
You have a lifetime before you.
I'll adore you, come what may.
Please don't be blue for the present,
When it's so pleasant to hear you say
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
The lyrics to Lee Curtis & The All Stars's song "Nobody but You" tell the story of a narrator who is facing financial hardships but remains hopeful for better days. The singer acknowledges the difficulties of being broke, describing it not as a joke, but as a curse. They reflect on their unlucky streak, which seems to have gone from bad to worse. Despite this, the singer dreams of a future where their luck will change, and they will reach their prime.
In the meantime, the singer recognizes their current limitations. They admit that they can't offer material wealth or lavish gifts to their loved one, but they can offer love. The lyrics emphasize the importance of love over material possessions, highlighting that it's the one thing the singer has in abundance. They encourage their partner to dream and scheme together, believing that they will eventually find happiness and fulfill all the desires they have longed for. The singer expresses a desire to see their loved one looking their best, wearing diamond bracelets that can't be bought from a common store like Woolworth. However, until that lucky day arrives, they remind their partner that all they can offer is their love.
Overall, these lyrics convey a message of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. Despite the financial struggles, the singer remains committed to their loved one and believes that love is the most valuable gift they can give.
Line by Line Meaning
Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
Oh, it's really difficult to be financially struggling, my dear child.
It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
It's not a funny matter, my dear child, it's a deeply unfortunate situation.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from simply rotten to something worse
My fortune is transforming, it has shifted from being just terribly bad to an even worse state.
Who knows, some day I will win too.
Who knows, someday I will also be victorious.
I'll begin to reach my prime.
I will start to enter the best and most successful stage of my life.
Now though I see what our end is,
However, now I can see what our ultimate outcome will be.
All I can spend is just my time.
All I have to offer is my time and companionship.
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
I am unable to provide you with material possessions, my beloved.
That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby.
Love is the only thing I have in abundance, my dear.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
Let us dream and plan for a while.
We're sure to find happiness and I guess
We will surely discover joy, and I suppose
All those things you've always pined for.
All the things you have longed for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Oh, I would love to see you looking fantastic, my darling.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Diamond bracelets that cannot be found at Woolworth, my dear.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
Until that fortunate day, which you are well aware of, my love.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
Remember, Rome was not created in a single day, my child.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
You must pay the price for what you receive, my dear.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
However, I am willing to be patient, my beloved.
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
Your faithful companion, my dear, will always remember.
You have a lifetime before you.
You have your entire life ahead of you.
I'll adore you, come what may.
I will love and cherish you, no matter what happens.
Please don't be blue for the present,
Please don't be sad for the time being.
When it's so pleasant to hear you say
Especially when it brings me joy to hear you say
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
I can only offer you love, my darling.
That's the only thing I've plenty of, baby.
Love is the only thing I have in abundance, my dear.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
Let us dream and plan for a while.
We're sure to find happiness and I guess
We will surely discover joy, and I suppose
All those things you've always pined for.
All the things you have longed for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Oh, I would love to see you looking fantastic, my darling.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Diamond bracelets that cannot be found at Woolworth, my dear.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
Until that fortunate day, which you are well aware of, my love.
Lyrics Β© Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
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Robert Kiraly
This is absolute rock and roll music!
Helena KatiΔ
What a interesting song and singer.I like itπ€©π€©π€©
dietmar voigt
i still remember his performance in Flensburg,Germany with the song "Jezebel " i haven't forgotten something great until today.The sixties were great !!
Helena KatiΔ
How I wish that I was alive back then!!!
Irmtraut Menge
Mega super 1967 meine geile Zeit im jaguar club
Guillaume Huret
REAL HOT BABE ! AND ROCKINROLLING TOO!! yeeeeeahhhh
Mr. Ess
The is a cover of a song by The Lafayettes.
John Robertson
dynamic
Noritta Boussid
DOMYNIC Rochtou
Noritta Boussid
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