Nothing Without You
Pigeon John Lyrics
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There's a war going on outside, no one is safe from
Her silhouette when she blocks the sun
And her hair when she wakes up, and it's not done
And the laugh as she passes, it makes you numb
That's my girl outside in the lobby
Slanging my product when I'm fulfilling my hobby
She was there before the Cadillac
And she was happy in my busted out Turasel
It kind of makes me wonder why I rap so well
I can't tell if she's helping me or hurting me
Cause every time I'm heard her, it's like a murder me
That's why I say
(Chorus)
I can gain the world, and make some money
But it's nothing without you, it's nothing without you really
See I can change the world, still be a dummy
But it's nothing without you, it's nothing without you really
See I can gain the world, and make some money but
(Verse 2)
Yep, she got a mini vacuum in the house
Washing the car with one side of her blouse
A house negro, doing the chores
Just to make her happy when she comes home bored
From UCLA, I brighten up her day
The way I'm wearing my Kangol, make her say "Hey"
Eric Sermon, life I'm learning
Slowly burning, cook from turning like
Roticery, it's so cute to see
You walk in the door like (history)
It's return of the half felt
Third freak, third geek, on my top shelf
So easy to see, yet easy to forget
You collect dust while I unfold the check girl
And I regret it cause
(Chorus)
(Verse 3)
You met me at my mom's room
I met you in Inglewood in my bedroom alone
Listening to music, lost in my holocaust
With the fuse lit, caught in a Molotov
We used to talk when I was a kid
I used to sing the songs that you trapped in my head
Alone, but I'm all grown up now
A poem, lost in a grown up child
But you were there when I cried in my sleep
When I heard my moms voice weep
And you were there in the dark nights
When I knew I had no one to call
But I would fall on my own knees
But now, so many times I pretend
That I don't know you in front of my friends
And it's some kind of wonderful
Again and again
Leave you in the back seat, til the weekend
But I still hear you in my head
Like when I was a kid
That's when I ???? of what I did
(Hey John, this kid knows you)
(That's no one yo, that's no one, don't even worry bout it yo)
(Chorus)
The lyrics to "Nothing Without You" by Pigeon John is a tribute to a woman who has been his constant support through life's ups and downs. He acknowledges that there's a war going on in the world outside and appreciates the comfort and security she brings into his life. He describes how he met her when they were both young and how she was there for him in his moments of despair. He also acknowledges how his success in life might make him forget her sometimes, but he could never imagine a life without her.
In the first verse, Pigeon John talks about how this woman was with him even before he became successful and how she has always supported him in his career. Despite his misgivings about whether she is helping him or hurting him, he realizes that he couldn't have achieved all he has without her unwavering support. In the second verse, he describes the mundane things they do together, like washing the car, and how much joy it brings him. He also talks about how she was there for him during some of the toughest moments of his life, like when he cried himself to sleep hearing his mother's voice weep.
In the third verse, Pigeon John reminisces about how they met and how he used to sing songs trapped in his head to her when he was just a kid. He admits that sometimes he pretends not to know her in front of his friends, but he still feels her presence in his life, like when he was a kid. He then ends the song with the chorus reiterating how much she means to him and how nothing in the world could replace the love and support she gives him.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a war going on outside, no one is safe from
Life is always challenging and unpredictable
Her silhouette when she blocks the sun
She is so beautiful that she is like a work of art
And her hair when she wakes up, and it's not done
She is stunning even when she just wakes up in the morning
And the laugh as she passes, it makes you numb
Her laugh is so contagious that it makes your heart race
That's my girl outside in the lobby
My girlfriend is waiting for me in the lobby
Slanging my product when I'm fulfilling my hobby
My girlfriend helps me with my work while I pursue my passion
She was there before the Cadillac
She loved me even when I had nothing
And she was there before the offer from Battle Acts
She supported me before I became famous
And she was happy in my busted out Turasel
She was content when we had nothing and we were struggling
It kind of makes me wonder why I rap so well
I question why I'm so good at rapping when she's the one who deserves all the credit
I can't tell if she's helping me or hurting me
I'm not sure if she's supporting me or holding me back
Cause every time I'm heard her, it's like a murder me
Whenever I hear her voice, I am emotionally overwhelmed
I can gain the world, and make some money
I can become successful and wealthy
But it's nothing without you, it's nothing without you really
Without her, my life has no real value or significance
See I can change the world, still be a dummy
I can make a difference in the world, but still be ignorant or foolish
Yep, she got a mini vacuum in the house
My girlfriend is a hard worker and takes care of our home
Washing the car with one side of her blouse
She's not afraid to get her hands dirty and help out with whatever needs to be done
A house negro, doing the chores
She takes care of our home from morning to night
Just to make her happy when she comes home bored
She does everything she can to make me happy, even when she's bored
From UCLA, I brighten up her day
I bring joy into her life even though I'm not perfect
The way I'm wearing my Kangol, make her say "Hey"
She notices even the smallest details about me
Eric Sermon, life I'm learning
I learn lessons about life from listening to music by Eric Sermon
Slowly burning, cook from turning like
I'm taking things slow and steady, but I'm still making progress
Roticery, it's so cute to see
Watching me try to roast a chicken is amusing to her
You walk in the door like (history)
When she comes home, it's like a significant moment in history
It's return of the half felt
I'm returning home to her after being away for a while
Third freak, third geek, on my top shelf
I'm unique, strange, and eccentric, and she loves me for it
So easy to see, yet easy to forget
It's easy to forget my flaws and see only the good in me
You collect dust while I unfold the check girl
While I'm making money, she's stuck at home doing chores and taking care of our home
And I regret it cause
I regret not appreciating her enough
You met me at my mom's room
You were there for me during a difficult time
I met you in Inglewood in my bedroom alone
We fell in love in my childhood bedroom
Listening to music, lost in my holocaust
We bonded over our shared love of music and being lost in our own worlds
With the fuse lit, caught in a Molotov
Our love was explosive and passionate from the start
We used to talk when I was a kid
We've been close for a very long time
I used to sing the songs that you trapped in my head
You played a significant role in shaping my taste in music
Alone, but I'm all grown up now
I'm an adult now, but I still think about you all the time
A poem, lost in a grown up child
I'm a grown man, but I'm still searching for meaning and purpose
But you were there when I cried in my sleep
You were there for me when I was at my most vulnerable
When I heard my moms voice weep
You were there for me when my mother was going through a difficult time
And you were there in the dark nights
You were there for me during the darkest and most difficult times in my life
When I knew I had no one to call
When I was feeling loneliest, you were always there for me
But I would fall on my own knees
I would rely on myself rather than ask for your help, which was a mistake
But now, so many times I pretend
I often pretend like I don't need you or rely on you as much as I do
That I don't know you in front of my friends
I act like you're just an acquaintance in front of others
And it's some kind of wonderful
Our love is something special and unique
Again and again
You keep proving your love and loyalty to me over and over again
Leave you in the back seat, til the weekend
I sometimes neglect and take you for granted, but only until the weekend comes
But I still hear you in my head
You're never far from my thoughts
Like when I was a kid
Our relationship has remained constant and familiar throughout the years
That's when I ???? of what I did
I realize and regret how I've taken you for granted
(Hey John, this kid knows you)
Someone recognizes and knows who I am
(That's no one yo, that's no one, don't even worry bout it yo)
I dismiss the recognition, pretending like it doesn't matter to me
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