NOBODY BUT YOU
Nadeah Lyrics
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The fingers were bent and the thumb made of felt so
I got another hand, but I couldn't let the old hand go
Two helping hands, one hand in each hand,
Pulling me up and out of the sand
Till suddenly, we break free and all let go
I walk up to the mirror and she tells me something else
Nobody but you Can love you like I do
Nobody but you Can love you like I do
Hand on my heart, it's a brand new start
Though I smoke like a gun and I dance in the dark
Cause loneliness is a face that I don't know
And trying to make sense makes no sense at all
Tiny little pieces all over the floor
And wishing on a star won't get me far this time
What I'd give for one of those two hands to be in mine
Broken fingered hairy palmed
I don't really mind
Nobody but you Can love you like you do
Nobody but you Can love you like you do
Though separation breaks my heart
Lord Knows I need a brand new start
I gotta get moving fast
Cause time is catching up with me
Lord knows I need no sympathy
I gotta get moving on
Nobody but you Can love you like you do
In "Nobody But You," Nadeah sings about the struggle of trying to find self-love and acceptance. The first verse describes how she had a helping hand that ended up being unable to help due to its limitations. She then found another hand, but she couldn't let go of the old one. The second verse talks about being in a fix while trying to fix herself, and how looking in the mirror brings a different perspective. The chorus emphasizes that nobody can love oneself as they do, and the bridge indicates a need to move on and start anew.
The first verse is a metaphor for seeking external help, but sometimes that help may not be sufficient, and one may need to try again with a different approach. The chorus highlights the importance of self-love, which is a crucial aspect of one's well-being that nobody else can provide. The bridge illustrates the need to let go of the past and move on towards a fresh start.
The song's message is universal, and it resonates with people who struggle with accepting themselves. The melody is catchy, and the lyrics are honest, making it easy to connect with the song's underlying message.
Line by Line Meaning
Had a helping hand, but the hand didn't help
Someone tried to help me out, but their help ended up making things worse
The fingers were bent and the thumb made of felt so
The hand that tried to help me was clumsy and ineffective
I got another hand, but I couldn't let the old hand go
Someone else came to help me and was successful, but I'm having trouble letting go of the bad experience with the first hand
Two helping hands, one hand in each hand, Pulling me up and out of the sand
Two people are helping me get out of a difficult situation
Till suddenly, we break free and all let go
We were making progress, but then something happened to cause all of us to stop helping
Now, I'm in a fix trying to fix it by myself
I'm now on my own trying to solve my problems
I walk up to the mirror and she tells me something else
I realize that I need to take responsibility for my own happiness and not rely on others for it
Nobody but you Can love you like I do
No one else can love me the way that I love myself
Hand on my heart, it's a brand new start Though I smoke like a gun and I dance in the dark Cause loneliness is a face that I don't know
I'm starting fresh and trying new things, even if they're not the healthiest choices, because I've never really experienced loneliness before
And trying to make sense makes no sense at all Tiny little pieces all over the floor And wishing on a star won't get me far this time
I'm struggling to make sense of my situation, and my attempts to fix it seem futile
What I'd give for one of those two hands to be in mine Broken fingered hairy palmed I don't really mind
I would give anything to have one of the helping hands back, even if it wasn't perfect
Though separation breaks my heart Lord Knows I need a brand new start I gotta get moving fast Cause time is catching up with me Lord knows I need no sympathy I gotta get moving on
Although it hurts to be on my own, I need to keep moving forward and not waste time feeling sorry for myself
Nobody but you Can love you like you do
I am the only one who can truly love and take care of myself
Contributed by Bailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.