Michael Bublé’s introduction to the music of the swing era came to him through his grandfather, who filled his grandson’s ears with the sounds of The Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and others. As Bublé eagerly absorbed the recordings, he began to realize that he wanted to be a singer and that this style of music, virtually foreign to his own generation, was what he wanted to perform.
With his grandfather’s assistance, Bublé soon learned a whole catalog of tunes and gained experience and exposure by singing as a guest with several local bands. While still in his teen years, he won the Canadian Youth Talent Search, released several independent albums, and performed in a musical review titled Swing that traveled across the U.S. It wasn’t long before Bublé was introduced to Grammy-winning producer David Foster during a famous Canadian wedding of Brian Mulroney’s daughter Caroline Mulroney. He later signed his first major recording contract with Reprise Records after that encounter.
The two Canadians began work on a debut album that would incorporate Bublé’s aptitude for pop standards into songs that spanned several decades. His self-titled debut disc was released in early 2003, and featured jazzy takes on old standards like “Fever” and “The Way You Look Tonight” as well as newer classics like “Moondance” and “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”.
He finished off 2003 with an EP of holiday material, Let It Snow, and began 2004 with the live CD/DVD set Come Fly With Me. In 2005, It’s Time was a number one hit in Canada, Japan, Italy, and Australia, and made the top ten of both the UK and US. Later that year he released the live album Caught in the Act. More recently, Michael received a 2010 Grammy Award for 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album' for 'Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden.
Nobody but Me
Michael Bublé Lyrics
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But how the hell can I help it?
When I'm thinkin' on you
Maybe, I might get a little reckless
But you gotta expect that
What else can a boy do?
My momma taught me how to share
But I'll be selfish and I don't care
Now I don't want anybody loving my baby
Nobody (nobody) nobody (nobody), nobody but me, hey
Now I don't want anybody thinking just maybe
Nobody (nobody) nobody (nobody), nobody but me, hey
And I know when you got a lovely lady
It might drive the boys crazy
When she's looking so fine, woah
I know, know, know that no one would ever blame me
The only thing that could save me
Is just knowing your mine
My papa told me once or twice
Don't be cruel but don't be too nice
'Cause I want you, I need you all for me
'Cause I don't want anybody loving my baby
Nobody (nobody) nobody (nobody), nobody but me, hey
And I don't want anybody thinking just maybe
Nobody (nobody) nobody (nobody), nobody but me, hey
Hey, we make beautiful music together, how you make my heart sing
Move into the side with us and never be apart thing
Work of art thing, the way you pull me like a harp string
Every moment spent is worth it, that's the perfect part, see
I like whatever you like, we had to do right
And do like, two sovereign nations and try to unite
I'm proud of you, like a treasure, you're the one I'm cherishing
Every other girl is silly, paling in comparison
I know, I get a bit jealous
But how the hell can I help it?
I'm so in love with you
I don't want anybody loving my baby
Nobody (nobody) nobody (nobody), nobody but me, hey
I don't want anybody loving my baby
Nobody (nobody) nobody (nobody), nobody but me, hey
Oh my papa told me once or twice
Don't be cruel, don't be too nice
My baby needs no lies for me
Oh, and I know how to share
But I'll be selfish, I don't care
My baby don't need no one but me
The song "Nobody But Me" is a declaration of love from Michael Bublé to his significant other. The lyrics reveal a possessive and jealous side, as Bublé confesses that he doesn't want anyone else to love his partner but him. He acknowledges that his behavior may seem reckless, but he simply can't help feeling this way. He also draws on lessons from his parents, with his mother teaching him to share, but ultimately he admits that he wants and needs his partner all to himself.
The chorus repeats the refrain "Nobody but me", emphasizing Bublé's all-encompassing love for his partner. He is proud to have her, understanding that other men may desire her, but he sees her as a work of art and cherishes her above all others.
Overall, "Nobody But Me" is a love song that reveals the raw emotion and possessiveness that can come with loving someone deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I get a little bit jealous
I feel a twinge of jealousy occasionally
But how the hell can I help it?
But what can I do about it?
When I'm thinkin' on you
When you're on my mind
Maybe, I might get a little reckless
I may do something impulsive
But you gotta expect that
But you should anticipate that
What else can a boy do?
What else should a guy do?
My momma taught me how to share
My mother taught me how to be generous
But I'll be selfish and I don't care
But I'll be self-centered and unconcerned
'Cause I want you, I need you all for me
Because I desire you, I require you just for myself
Now I don't want anybody loving my baby
I don't want anyone falling in love with my girlfriend
Nobody (nobody) nobody (nobody), nobody but me, hey
No one else but me, ho
Now I don't want anybody thinking just maybe
I don't want anyone thinking that, just maybe
And I know when you got a lovely lady
And I know when you have an amazing girlfriend
It might drive the boys crazy
It might make other guys go insane
When she's looking so fine, woah
When she's looking gorgeous, uh-huh
I know, know, know that no one would ever blame me
I know that nobody would fault me
The only thing that could save me
The only thing that could redeem me
Is just knowing your mine
Is the knowledge that you belong to me
My papa told me once or twice
My dad told me one or two times
Don't be cruel but don't be too nice
Don't be mean but don't be excessively kind
'Cause I want you, I need you all for me
Because I want you, I need you all to myself
'Cause I don't want anybody loving my baby
Because I don't want anyone loving my girlfriend
Hey, we make beautiful music together, how you make my heart sing
Hey, we're the perfect couple, you make me so happy
Move into the side with us and never be apart thing
Join us and never separate
Work of art thing, the way you pull me like a harp string
A masterpiece the way you tug at my heartstrings
Every moment spent is worth it, that's the perfect part, see
Every minute with you is valuable, that's the best part
I like whatever you like, we had to do right
I like whatever you like, we should do the right thing
And do like, two sovereign nations and try to unite
And be like two countries coming together and trying to unite
I'm proud of you, like a treasure, you're the one I'm cherishing
You're so precious and special to me, you're the one I'm valuing
Every other girl is silly, paling in comparison
Every other girl is foolish, not as awesome as you
Oh, and I know how to share
Oh, and I know how to be generous
But I'll be selfish, I don't care
But I'll be self-centered, I'm unconcerned
My baby don't need no one but me
My girlfriend doesn't need anyone but me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL STEVEN BUBLE, ALAN CHANG, JASON M GOLDMAN, ERIK KERTES, BRYAN CABELL LIPPS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@smilerlikeaboss
[Verse 1]
Baby, I get a little bit jealous
But how the hell can I help it?
When I'm thinkin' on you
Maybe, I might get a little reckless
But you gotta expect that
What else can a boy do?
My momma taught me how to share
But I'll be selfish and I don't care
Cause I want you, I need you all for me
[Chorus]
And I don't want anybody loving my baby
Nobody (nobody), nobody (nobody), nobody but me (hey)
And I don't want anybody thinking just maybe
Nobody (nobody), nobody (nobody), nobody but me
[Verse 2]
And I know, when you got a lovely lady
It might drive the boys crazy
When she's lookin' so fine, whooooaaahh
I know-know-know, no one would ever blame me
The only thing that could save me
Is just knowing you're mine
My papa told me, once or twice
Don't be cruel but don't be too nice
'Cause I want you, I need you all for me
Cause I don't want anybody loving my baby
Nobody (nobody), nobody (nobody), nobody but me (hey)
And I don't want anybody thinking just maybe
Nobody (nobody), nobody (nobody), nobody but me
[Black Thought:]
Hey, we make beautiful music together, how you make my heart sing
Move into the side with us and never be apart thing
Work of art thing, the way you pull me like a harp string
Every moment spent is worth it, that's the perfect part, see
I like whatever you like, we had to do right
And do like, two sovereign nations and try to unite
I'm proud of you, like a treasure, you're the one I'm cherishing
Every other girl is silly, paling in comparison
I'll know, I can be a bit jealous
But how the hell can I help it?
I'm so in love with you
I don't want anybody loving my baby
Nobody (nobody), nobody (nobody), nobody but me (hey)
I don't want anybody loving my baby
Nobody (nobody), nobody (nobody), nobody but me
Oh my papa told me once or twice
Don't be cruel, don't be too nice
My baby needs no lines from me
Oh, and I know how to share
But I'll be selfish, I don't care
My baby don't need no one but me
@valerielouis8953
I love the fact that he doesn't have to exploit or overdo it like most other artists these days. He's living his own life, happy, private and yet he still makes amazing music. Thats how it should be. :)
@valerielouis8953
<3
@teresalambert9181
Such a great song!! You just want to get up and start dancing!! His song just grabs you right in the heart and you feel like he is singing about you and for you!! He is a man of many talents!!!!!!
@banterclaus7827
Why should it be like that? These people are free to do what they want
@Bublelicious
@Jdkggjkfgkkjg he's been around for nearly 20 years and he hasn't be forgotten yet. Try with someone else 😏
@NaturesDreamlandLullabies
How can anyone not like Michael Buble?! He has a very romantic and soothing voice.
@AlainBruno
There's no way to watch this without a huge smile on your face.
@kokkil7047
the video is cute
@16annia
I like Michael's voice a lot.
@mailinwinder3442
where is ur shirt?