Ain't No Love
Melanie Williams Lyrics
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Gimme the one
Gimme the one
Gimme the one that I'm asking for
You lie and you cheat and you fall on your feat
You know I ain't gonna take no more
I wish you'd told me from the start
And let it all out
Get it all out
Tell me what you want from me
Whenever I try to communicate
I see you looking for the door
You find an excuse to be with you friends
You know it don't wanna stay at home
Why cant you be good, like a real lover would
And be faithful to me, never deceiving
And let it all out
Get it all out
Pour it all out to me
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Well there ain't no love then there ain't no use
Gonna walk on by, gonna walk on through
Ooh, if there ain't no love, then there ain't no use
Gonna walk on by, gonna walk on through
Oh, there ain't no love then there ain't no use
Ooh, gonna walk on by, gonna walk on through baby
Ain't nothing in the world that you can do, ooh, ooh
'Cause there ain't no love, then there ain't no use, oh
If there ain't no love, then there ain't no use, oh
Gonna walk on by, gonna walk on through, hey, hey
Ain't nothing in the world that you can do
If there ain't no love, then there ain't no use, oh
Ooh, ah, oh, ah, ah-oh, ah, ah-oh, ah
There ain't no love, there ain't no use
There ain't no love, walk on by
Walk on through, there ain't no love, no use
The song "Ain't No Love" by Melanie Williams/Sub Sub expresses the frustration of a woman dealing with a deceitful and unfaithful partner. The opening lines, "Let's give some as gifts / Gimme the one / Gimme the one / Gimme the one that I'm asking for" could be interpreted as a plea for honesty and sincerity from her partner. She confronts him for his perpetual lying, cheating, and deceiving, which she can no longer tolerate. She implores him to be truthful and upfront about his intentions and feelings towards her, instead of always looking for ways to escape the situation.
In the chorus, the lyrics "Well, there ain't no love then there ain't no use / Gonna walk on by, gonna walk on through" reflect the singer's realization that if there is no love in the relationship, then there is no point in continuing it. She is ready to move on and leave the toxic relationship behind. However, the ending lines "Ain't nothing in the world that you can do / If there ain't no love, then there ain't no use" suggest that the decision is not an easy one to make, and sometimes, there is nothing one can do to save a loveless situation.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a sense of emotional exhaustion and a need for honesty and authenticity in a relationship. It's a passionate and heartfelt plea for love and sincerity, detailing the struggles of someone in a hurtful and unfulfilling partnership.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's give some as gifts
Let's offer something as a present
Gimme the one
Give me the particular thing I want
Gimme the one that I'm asking for
Give me exactly what I want, no substitutions
You lie and you cheat and you fall on your feat
You are dishonest and deceptive and often get yourself into trouble
You know I ain't gonna take no more
I won't tolerate your bad behavior anymore
I wish you could see in your heart to tell me
I hope you have the courage to be truthful with me
I wish you'd told me from the start
I wish you had been honest with me in the beginning
And let it all out
Confess and tell me everything
Get it all out
Say everything that's on your mind
Tell me what you want from me
Communicate openly about your needs and desires
Whenever I try to communicate
Every time I attempt to talk to you
I see you looking for the door
I notice you trying to escape the conversation
You find an excuse to be with you friends
You make up reasons to spend time with your buddies
You know it don't wanna stay at home
You don't want to be at home with me
Why cant you be good, like a real lover would
Why can't you treat me with love, respect, and faithfulness
And let it all out
Be completely honest with me
Get it all out
Tell me all your thoughts and feelings
Pour it all out to me
Open up and express yourself fully to me
Well there ain't no love then there ain't no use
If there is no love, then there is no point in continuing this relationship
Gonna walk on by, gonna walk on through
I'm going to move on and leave this behind
Ooh, if there ain't no love, then there ain't no use
Without love, continuing the relationship is pointless
Ain't nothing in the world that you can do
There is nothing you can do to change my mind
'Cause there ain't no love, then there ain't no use
If there is no love, we can't continue this relationship
Gonna walk on by, gonna walk on through baby
I'm going to move on and leave this behind, my dear
Oh, there ain't no love then there ain't no use
If there is no love, continuing the relationship is pointless
There ain't no love, walk on by
Without love, it's time to move on
Walk on through, there ain't no love, no use
Continue forward, there's no point in staying in a loveless relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Melanie Williams, Andy Williams, Jimi Goodwin, Jez Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jonnamechange6854
Don't forget Betty Turpin and her famous Lancashire Hotpot
1 1â2
lbs lamb necks, cubed
1 1â2
lbs potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1
large onions or 2 medium onions, roughly chopped
3â4
pint light stock or 3/4 pint hot water
1
tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1
bay leaf
1
tablespoon flour
1
ounce dripping
1
ounce butter (or use only 2 ozs. butter, no drippings)
salt and pepper
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 325°F.
Melt the dripping or 1 oz butter over a high heat in a heavy-bottomed frying pan until the fat smokes.
Seal the meat and continue frying until nicely browned.
Remove the pieces from the pan to a deep casserole or divide among four individual high-sided oven proof dishes.
Turn down the heat to medium.
Fry the onions in the pan juices, adding a little more butter or dripping if necessary.
When the onions are soft and starting to brown, sprinkle on the flour and stir in to soak up the fat and the juices.
As the flour paste starts to colour, start adding stock or water a few tablespoons at a time, stirring vigorously to avoid lumps.
Gradually add the rest of the liquid.
Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, add the Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the onions and liquid over the meat and mix well.
Tuck in the bay leaf (tear into 4 pieces if making individual hot pots).
Arrange the potatoes over the meat in overlapping layers, seasoning each layer.
Dot the top layer of potatoes with the remainder of the butter.
Cover the dish and place on the top shelf of the oven for 2 hours.
Uncover and cook for a further 30 minutes.
If the potatoes are not brown at this point, turn up the oven and cook for a further 15 minutes, or finish under the grill, brushing the potato slices with more butter if they look dry.
Serve with red cabbage and chips.
@tracygulliver9521
Derry girls brought me here, long live 90s!
@wendylynch1443
I canât express how much I love this song
@MusicMatters95
I saw Melanie Williams perform this with Hacienda Classical at the Warehouse Project last night. She still has an amazing voice and looks incredible . Amazing lady!
@markalisy
Watching ITV ChartShow from 93' the other day I popped into this song and got stoned! How could I have missed them for almost 30 years?? Stunning music, bassline from heaven and...and...no existing words for Melanie, what an ace catwoman, this band is totally underrated, they should have been ultimate stars!!! Luscious video with an uplifting 90's feel
@sweetlikechocolate437
Oh, the 90's went by so incredibly fast! I really miss that decade.
@ajs41
If I could turn the clock back to any date it would be 1st January 1990.
@ErikValdezmoodybluepoet
That bassline is a drug!
@AlanDammeVan
Classic 90s dance track. They don't make 'em like that any more!
@onthe4572
No because that was the 90s and this is now!
@johnmahoney664
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W77Kwh6f0TE