Not The Other Guy
Nick Carter Lyrics


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If he makes you cry
Cause he said he'd love you forever
You should know that I'm be the one to make you smile
When the lights go dark
And the colors around you are fading
You can reach for me
'Cause I'll always be anything that you're looking to find
[Chorus]
I'm not the other guy
Don't ever wanna lie to you baby
Girl it should be you and me tonight so
Don't leave me waiting
Ohhh
I'm not the other guy

Would you take my heart?
Would you take all my love if I gave it?
There's no place too far
I will always get to you
I'll be there when you call
Take the weight of the world off your shoulders
Girl, you found the one who will ever run
No, I'm never gonna stop, do you know

[Chorus]

So girl just let me tell you right now
You'll never find another, no doubt
Who will you treat you good like you deserve
Or the one who'll always put you first
So baby don't you know
Know, know, you know

You know it should be you and me tonight
So don't leave me here alone

I'm not the other guy
Don't ever wanna lie to you baby
Girl it should be you and me tonight so
Don't leave me waiting
Ohhh
I'm not the other guy (I'm seating on the sidelines)
I'm not the other guy (I've been waiting my whole life)
Girl it should be you and me tonight so
Don't leave me waiting




Ohhh
I'm not the other guy!

Overall Meaning

In Nick Carter's song "Not The Other Guy," the singer appears to be confessing his feelings for a woman. He tries to convince this woman that he is not like the other men she's been with before as he will make her forget her past heartbreaks. The lyrics show that the woman may be in a relationship with someone else who is not treating her how she deserves to be treated. Carter is telling her that she deserves better and he will always be there for her, unlike the other guy. The line "I'm not the other guy, don't ever wanna lie to you baby" is particularly meaningful, as it suggests that the other guy may have lied to her in the past.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm not the other guy" with emphasis on the word "not." This could mean that the woman is used to being with men who are dishonest or disloyal, and Carter wants to assure her that he is different. He wants to be the one to make her happy and provide her with the love and support she deserves.


Overall, "Not The Other Guy" is a romantic song about a man who is ready to be there for the woman he loves. He acknowledges the possibility of her past hurt but wants to be the one to show her what true love looks like. The song is a reminder to listeners that they deserve to be treated well in relationships and that someone out there is willing to be there for them when they need them the most.


Line by Line Meaning

If he makes you cry
If he hurts you emotionally


Cause he said he'd love you forever
Even if he promised to love you forever


You should know that I'm be the one to make you smile
I'll be the one to make you happy


When the lights go dark
When you're feeling lost and alone


And the colors around you are fading
When life loses its vibrancy


You can reach for me
You can count on me


'Cause I'll always be anything that you're looking to find
I'll be whatever you need


I'm not the other guy
I'm not like other guys


Don't ever wanna lie to you baby
I never want to deceive you


Girl it should be you and me tonight so
We should be together tonight


Don't leave me waiting
Don't make me wait for you


Would you take my heart?
Would you accept my love?


Would you take all my love if I gave it?
Would you accept all the love I have to give?


There's no place too far
I'll go anywhere for you


I will always get to you
I'll always find a way to be there for you


I'll be there when you call
I'll be there for you whenever you need me


Take the weight of the world off your shoulders
I'll help you in your burdens


Girl, you found the one who will ever run
You found someone who won't ever leave you


No, I'm never gonna stop, do you know
I won't give up on you


So girl just let me tell you right now
Let me be honest with you


You'll never find another, no doubt
No one else will love you like I do


Who will you treat you good like you deserve
Who will treat you with the love and respect you deserve


Or the one who'll always put you first
Who will make you a priority


So baby don't you know
Don't you realize


Know, know, you know
You know it's true


You know it should be you and me tonight
We belong together tonight


So don't leave me here alone
Don't abandon me


I'm seating on the sidelines
I've been waiting patiently


I've been waiting my whole life
I've been waiting for someone like you


I'm not the other guy!
I'm different, and I'll prove it to you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MATTHEW GERRARD, NICHOLAS CARTER, OTTO TEBEH

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