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I don't want him you can have him
He's not worth fighting for
Besides there's plenty more where he came from
I don't want him you can have him
I'm giving him the sack
And he can go right back where he came from
I'm afraid I never loved him
Sweetie he'd be better off with you
I could never make him happy

All I ever wanted to do was
Run my fingers through his curly locks
Mend his underwear and darn his socks
Fetch his slippers and remove his shoes
Wipe his glasses when he's read the news
Rub his forehead with a gentle touch
Mornings after when he's had a little too much
Kiss him gently when he cuddles near
And give him babies one for every year

So you see that I don't want him you can have him
You can have him 'cause I don't want him
Because he's not the man for me
Then I'd close the window while he soundly slept
Then I'd raid the icebox where the food is kept
I'd fix the breakfast that would please him most
Eggs and coffee some apricot juice and some buttered toast
Oh oh then I'd go out and buy the papers
And when they've been read spend the balance of the day in bed

So you see that I don't want him you can have him
You can have him 'cause I don't want him because he's not my man
I don't want him you can have him
You can have him I don't want him




You can have him I don't want him
'Cause he's not the man for me

Overall Meaning

In Nina Simone's song "You Can Have Him", the singer expresses that she no longer wants her lover and is giving him up to someone else. She states that he is not worth fighting for and that there are plenty more men like him out there. She goes on to say that she never loved him and in fact, he would be better off with someone else, as she could never make him happy.


As the song continues, Simone describes all the domestic tasks that she had envisioned doing for her lover, such as running her fingers through his hair, mending his clothes, and fetching his slippers. However, despite these gestures, she still has come to the conclusion that he is not the right man for her.


The tone of the song appears to be one of resignation and sadness, with Simone ultimately accepting that the relationship is not going to work out. The lyrics suggest that she may have had high expectations for the relationship, but had been disappointed.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want him you can have him
I am rejecting him as my lover and giving him up for someone else to take


He's not worth fighting for
I do not believe he is worth the effort to keep him


Besides there's plenty more where he came from
There are plenty of other men available who could replace him


I'm giving him the sack
I am dismissing him from his position as my lover


And he can go right back where he came from
He can go back to his original life without me


I'm afraid I never loved him
I am confessing that I never felt true love for him


Sweetie he'd be better off with you
I believe that you would be a better match for him than I ever was


I could never make him happy
I recognize that I was not able to fulfill his needs and make him happy


All I ever wanted to do was
My deepest desire was always to


Run my fingers through his curly locks
Touch and appreciate his unique features


Mend his underwear and darn his socks
Take care of everyday tasks that he needs done


Fetch his slippers and remove his shoes
Provide him with comfort and service


Wipe his glasses when he's read the news
Attend to his needs after he finishes reading the news


Rub his forehead with a gentle touch
Offer him physical care and affection


Mornings after when he's had a little too much
When he's had too much to drink, I would still care for him


Kiss him gently when he cuddles near
Show my affection for him when he seeks comfort


And give him babies one for every year
Have children with him and build a family together


You can have him 'cause I don't want him
I am affirming that I have truly given up on him, and someone else can take him


Because he's not the man for me
I acknowledge that he and I are not meant to be together


Then I'd close the window while he soundly slept
I would provide him with a peaceful environment to rest in


Then I'd raid the icebox where the food is kept
I would go foraging for food to prepare for him


I'd fix the breakfast that would please him most
I would prepare food that I believe he would enjoy


Eggs and coffee some apricot juice and some buttered toast
These are the specific foods that I would prepare


Oh oh then I'd go out and buy the papers
I would go out and fetch things of interest for both of us to enjoy


And when they've been read spend the balance of the day in bed
We would enjoy each other's company in rest and relaxation


You can have him I don't want him
My rejection of him is final


Because he's not my man
It is clear that he and I are not meant to be together




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin

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Elise

Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right
Have you ever, have you ever
Have you ever been in love
Been in love so bad
You'd do anything to make them understand
Have you ever had someone steal your heart away
You'd give anything to make them feel the same
Have you ever searched for words to get you in their heart
But you don't know what to say
And you don't know where to start
Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right
Have you ever, have you ever
Have you ever found the one
You've dreamed of all of your life
Just about anything to look into their eyes
Have you finally found the one you've given your heart to
Only to find that one won't give their heart to you
Have you ever closed your eyes and
Dreamed that they were there
And all you can do is wait for the day when they will care
Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right
Have you ever, have you ever
What do I gotta do to get you in my arms baby
What do I gotta say to get your heart
To make you understand how I need you next to me
Gotta get you in my world
Cause baby I can't sleep
Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right
Have you ever, have you ever

cristina tesoro

very beautiful song ;)

dyoh

Sana meron sa spotify :;

iya yey

I am a fan of sarah pero mas gusto ko tong version ni nina :) bagay sa boses niya. Nakakaloka lang na sasabihin ng iba na pangkaraoke 😂😂 gulay! ano pa kayang tawag sa version mo pagkinanta mo to. bago magcomment ng di maganda siguraduhin mo na mas magaling ka kesa sa nilalait mo 😜

Karen Solis

when you remember all the stupid love uve gv to someone so dumb in the past😢 suck😭

Leo Padz

fave song ko.......thanxxxx.....better than sarah g.version....

Linda Lopez

Have You Ever

Karen Solis

when you remember all the stupid love uve gv to someone so dumb in the past😢 suck😭

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