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Nothing But You
Oh Wonder Lyrics
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Looking at the world for what it is
I'm at home and sitting, waiting, watching the birds
Carry little secrets in their wings
Guess I'm a little lost without you
Living in a black and white
You bring all the color to my daydreams
Wish I was a pilot on your spaceship
Wish it was two of us in endless flight
Wish we had a planet we can name it
Guess I'm thinkin' 'bout you all the time
Got nothing on my mind but you
Got nothing on my mind but you
Got nothing on my mind but you
Got nothing but you
You been gone 2 million, yeah, I'm counting the days
It's hard to love myself when you're not here
Sometimes I look up and see you float in a haze
But it's always just the light tryna appear
Yeah, all of these stars are around me
Living in my hair like a video dream
You coming home is the only
Me on my own going M-A-D
M-A-D, I'm M-A-D
I wish I could face it but I'm felling so basic
Guess I'm a little lost without you
Living in a black and white
You bring all the colour to my daydreams
You bring all the quiet to my life
Wish I was a pilot on your spaceship
Wish it was two of us in endless flight
Wish we had a planet, we can name it
Guess I'm thinkin' 'bout you all the time
Got nothing on my mind but you
Got nothing on my mind but you
Got nothing on my mind but you
Got nothing but you
(Got nothing on my mind but you)
Yeah, all of these stars are around me
(Got nothing on my mind but you)
Living in my hair like a video dream
You coming home is the only
Me on my own going M-A-D, M-A-D
(Got nothing on my mind but you)
Got nothing but you
The lyrics of Oh Wonder's song "Nothing But You" express a deep longing and missing for someone who is far away. The first verse sets the scene with the singer being at home, while the person they are missing is flying over water and earth, observing the world. The imagery of birds carrying little secrets in their wings suggests a sense of wonder and longing for connection. The singer confesses that they feel lost without this person, as if their world has turned black and white. However, when this person is present, they bring color to the singer's daydreams and bring quietness to their life, suggesting a sense of peace and fulfillment in their presence.
The chorus further emphasizes the singer's yearning for this person. They express a desire to be with them on a spaceship, escaping into endless flight together. They even fantasize about having their own planet that they can name, displaying a desire for a world of their own creation where they can be together. The singer admits to constantly thinking about this person, indicating the depth of their feelings and the impact they have on their thoughts.
In the second verse, the singer reveals that this person has been gone for a long time, and their absence makes it difficult for them to love themselves. They occasionally catch glimpses of this person, appearing in a haze or as a distant light. The mention of stars living in the singer's hair like a video dream adds a dreamlike quality to their longing. The repetition of "M-A-D" suggests the singer's frustration and desperation without the presence of this person. They wish they could face their emotions, but instead, they feel basic and incomplete without them.
Overall, "Nothing But You" portrays a profound longing for someone who brings color, peace, and purpose to the singer's life. The lyrics capture a sense of emptiness and longing while simultaneously expressing the singer's deep affection and yearning for this person.
Line by Line Meaning
You were somewhere flying over and water and earth
You were in a place beyond the physical realm, free and detached from worldly concerns
Looking at the world for what it is
Observing the world with clear perception, without any illusions or judgments
I'm at home and sitting, waiting, watching the birds
I'm in a familiar and comfortable environment, patiently observing the natural beauty around me
Carry little secrets in their wings
Symbolic of the birds carrying hidden messages or truths
Guess I'm a little lost without you
Admitting to feeling directionless and incomplete in your absence
Living in a black and white
Existing in a monotonous and dull state without the vibrancy and joy you bring
You bring all the color to my daydreams
You bring excitement, imagination, and brightness to my dreams and fantasies
You bring all the quiet to my life
You bring tranquility and peace to my chaotic and noisy existence
Wish I was a pilot on your spaceship
Desiring to be by your side, exploring the unknown and embarking on endless adventures together
Wish it was two of us in endless flight
Longing for a shared journey in which we are eternally connected, soaring through life together
Wish we had a planet we can name it
Imagining a world we could create and call our own, where our love reigns supreme
Guess I'm thinkin' 'bout you all the time
Admitting that thoughts of you constantly occupy my mind and thoughts
Got nothing on my mind but you
You are the sole focus of my thoughts and attention, nothing else matters
You been gone 2 million, yeah, I'm counting the days
You have been away for an immeasurable amount of time, and I eagerly await your return
It's hard to love myself when you're not here
Finding it challenging to fully embrace self-love and acceptance without your presence
Sometimes I look up and see you float in a haze
Occasionally, I catch glimpses of you in my surroundings, even though you are not physically present
But it's always just the light tryna appear
Realizing that what I perceive as your presence is merely an illusion or reflection of light
Yeah, all of these stars are around me
Feeling surrounded by celestial bodies, representing the vastness and beauty of the universe
Living in my hair like a video dream
Imagining stars residing within my hair, as if my existence is part of a fantastical dream
You coming home is the only
Your return is the only event that holds significance and brings meaning to my life
Me on my own going M-A-D
Being alone drives me to a state of madness or extreme longing
M-A-D, I'm M-A-D
Emphasizing the intensity of my longing and desire for you
I wish I could face it but I'm felling so basic
Expressing a desire to confront reality, but feeling ordinary and unexceptional in your absence
Got nothing but you
You are everything I have and need, the only thing that truly matters to me
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Josephine Vander Gucht, Anthony West
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