Nobody Compares
One Direction Lyrics


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You're so pretty when you cry, when you cry
Wasn't ready to hear you say goodbye
Now you're tearing me apart, tearing me apart
You're tearing me apart

You're so London your own style, your own style
And together we're so good so girl why
Are you tearing me apart, tearing me apart
You're tearing me apart

Did I do something stupid, yeah, girl if I blew it
Just tell me what I did, let's work through it
There's gotta be some way to get you to want me like before

'Cause no one ever looks so good in a dress
And it hurts 'cause I know you won't be mine tonight
No one ever makes me feel like you do when you smile
Baby tell me how to make it right
Now all my friends say it's not really worth it
But even if that's true
No one in the world could stop me from not moving on
Baby even if I wanted to
Nobody compares to you

We're so Paris when we kissed, when we kissed
I remember the taste of your lipstick
Now you're tearing up my heart, tearing up my heart
You're tearing up my heart

Did I do something stupid, yeah, girl if I blew it
Just tell me what I did, let's work through it
There's gotta be some way to get you to want me like before

'Cause no one ever looks so good in a dress
And it hurts 'cause I know you won't be mine tonight
No one ever makes me feel like you do
When you smile, baby tell me how to make it right
Now all my friends say it's not really worth it
But even if that's true
No one in the world could stop me
From not moving on, baby even if I wanted to
Nobody compares to you
Nobody compares to you

There's gotta be some way to get you to want me like before
'Cause no one ever looks so good in a dress
And it hurts 'cause I know you won't be mine tonight
No one ever makes me feel like you do
When you smile, baby tell me how to make it right
Now all my friends say it's not really worth it
But even if that's true
No one in the world could stop me from not moving on




Baby even if I wanted to
Nobody compares to you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to One Direction's song Nobody Compares describe a heartbroken person who feels torn apart by the end of a relationship. The song begins by complimenting the person they're singing about, saying that they look pretty even when they cry. The singer then expresses how they weren't expecting the relationship to end and how the breakup is tearing them apart. The chorus repeats the guitar riff and emphasizes that nobody compares to the person they're singing about.


The second verse paints a picture of the couple in Paris, remembering the taste of the person's lipstick, but once again bringing up the pain of the breakup. Despite the hurt, the singer wants to work through their issues and find a way to make things work. The chorus repeats, again emphasizing that nobody compares to the person they're singing about, even though their friends suggest moving on may be the best option.


Line by Line Meaning

You're so pretty when you cry, when you cry
I find you beautiful even when you are upset or crying


Wasn't ready to hear you say goodbye
I didn't expect or anticipate you ending our relationship


Now you're tearing me apart, tearing me apart
Your decision to leave me is causing me a great deal of emotional pain


You're so London your own style, your own style
You have a unique and distinct sense of fashion that is very characteristic of London


And together we're so good so girl why
We work well together, so I question why you are ending our relationship


Did I do something stupid, yeah, girl if I blew it
I wonder if I made a foolish error that resulted in our breakup


Just tell me what I did, let's work through it
Please inform me of my mistake so that we can attempt to resolve the issue


'Cause no one ever looks so good in a dress
I have never seen anyone look as stunning as you do in a dress


And it hurts 'cause I know you won't be mine tonight
It pains me to realize that you will not be spending the night with me


No one ever makes me feel like you do when you smile
The joy and happiness that I experience when you smile is unparalleled


Baby tell me how to make it right
Please give me guidance on how to fix our relationship


Now all my friends say it's not really worth it
My friends are advising me that it may not be worth the effort to try and win you back


But even if that's true
Even if their advice is accurate


No one in the world could stop me from not moving on
I am so infatuated with you that I would have difficulty moving on from our relationship


Nobody compares to you
You are incomparable and no one can match up to your qualities


We're so Paris when we kissed, when we kissed
The memory of our kiss is reminiscent of the romance and passion found in Paris


I remember the taste of your lipstick
The feeling of your lips and the taste of your lipstick still resonate with me


Now you're tearing up my heart, tearing up my heart
Your departure is causing me great emotional distress and anguish


There's gotta be some way to get you to want me like before
I am trying to figure out a way to regain your affection and love like I had before




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carl Anthony Falk, Savan Harish Kotecha, Johan Karl Schuster, Rami Yacoub

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@danielacrespo7609

Letra/ Lyrics:
You're so pretty when you cry, when you cry
Wasn't ready to hear you say goodbye
Now you're tearing me apart, tearing me apart
You're tearing me apart
You're so London your own style, your own style
And together we're so good so girl why
Are you tearing me apart, tearing me apart
You're tearing me apart
Did I do something stupid, yeah, girl if I blew it
Just tell me what I did, let's work through it
There's gotta be some way to get you to want me like before
'Cause no one ever looks so good in a dress
And it hurts 'cause I know you won't be mine tonight
No one ever makes me feel like you do when you smile,
Baby tell me how to make it right
Now all my friends say it's not really worth it
But even if that's true
No one in the world could stop me from not moving on,
Baby even if I wanted to
Nobody compares to you
We're so Paris when we kissed, when we kissed
I remember the taste of your lipstick
Now you're tearing up my heart, tearing up my heart,
You're tearing up my heart
Did I do something stupid, yeah, girl if I blew it
Just tell me what I did, let's work through it
There's gotta be some way to get you to want me like before
'Cause no one ever looks so good in a dress
And it hurts 'cause I know you won't be mine tonight
No one ever makes me feel like you do
When you smile, baby tell me how to make it right
Now all my friends say it's not really worth it
But even if that's true
No one in the world could stop me
From not moving on, baby even if I wanted to
Nobody compares to you
Nobody compares to you
There's gotta be some way to get you to want me like before
'Cause no one ever looks so good in a dress
And it hurts 'cause I know you won't be mine tonight
No one ever makes me feel like you do
When you smile, baby tell me how to make it right
Now all my friends say it's not really worth it
But even if that's true
No one in the world could stop me from not moving on
Baby even if I wanted to
Nobody compares to you



All comments from YouTube:

@krushamae

words can literally not describe how near to my heart this song is

@brydiegrace8132

Same it's a song that means a lot to me 💜

@jessetuominen4941

@@brydiegrace8132 i like Louis solo.

@amandavalenzuela1601

same jajajja💖

@kimtaetaehyungbtsislifeu5858

Same here !!!!!

@johansakib7211

Semmm

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@hmalik2498

"you're so pretty when you cry"
Directioners must be the most beautiful people in the world then

@ishitasingh2044

Hell yeah :(

@roseover340

Hahahahaha am I the only one who’s never cried because of them?

@arthahtra

@@roseover340 yes

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