Thank You
Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats Lyrics


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Spend your years
Spend your time
With all these tears
Not all were mine

I just want to thank you
I just want to thank you
I just want to thank you
I just want to thank you
I just want to thank you sweet baby for getting me through

Can't hide your fears
I can't hide mine
In spite of all this dear
I think we're fine

I just want to thank you
I just want to thank you
I just want to thank you
I just want to thank you
I just want to thank you pretty baby for getting me through

I was looking back there lord
Could have been no one else
I would have been so cold
Laying here by myself
Ever since you found me yeah
Never be anybody else
Yeah baby, yeah

I just want to thank you
I just want to thank you
I just want to thank you
I just want to thank you
I just want to thank you




I just want to thank you
I just want to thank you sweet baby for getting me through

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats's song Thank You reflect on the appreciation towards someone who has helped the singer through tough times. The lines "Spend your years, spend your time, with all these tears, not all were mine" convey the idea that the person being thanked has not only shared their time but also their emotional burdens with the singer. This is followed by the repeated lines "I just want to thank you", emphasizing the singer's gratitude towards this person for being a source of support.


The lines "Can't hide your fears, I can't hide mine, in spite of all this dear, I think we're fine" suggest that both the singer and the person being thanked have been honest with each other about their feelings and fears. The word "dear" implies their close relationship and the line "I think we're fine" indicates that despite the struggles they have faced, they have managed to make it through together. The final verse reveals the impact this person has had on the singer's life, with the lines "Ever since you found me yeah, never be anybody else". The repetition of "I just want to thank you" throughout the song underlines the significance of this person and the singer's gratitude towards them.


Overall, the song's lyrics convey a feeling of heartfelt appreciation towards someone who has been a constant support system during a difficult time. It highlights the importance of having someone to turn to during tough times and the gratitude that comes from having that support.


Line by Line Meaning

Spend your years
Devote your time and life to something


Spend your time
Allocate your time towards a purpose


With all these tears
Amidst all the emotional pain


Not all were mine
Not all of it was my fault


I just want to thank you
Expressing gratitude towards someone


I just want to thank you
Show appreciation towards someone


I just want to thank you
Convey gratefulness towards someone


I just want to thank you
Express thanks towards someone


I just want to thank you sweet baby for getting me through
The person helped me overcome a difficult time


Can't hide your fears
Unable to conceal your worries


I can't hide mine
I am unable to hide my own fears


In spite of all this dear
Despite our struggles


I think we're fine
I believe we are doing alright


I was looking back there lord
Reflecting on the past


Could have been no one else
No one else could have helped me


I would have been so cold
I would have been left feeling empty


Laying here by myself
Lonely without someone to lean on


Ever since you found me yeah
Since you came into my life


Never be anybody else
No one else could replace you


Yeah baby, yeah
Affirmation or agreement




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Written by: Nathaniel Rateliff

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