Ain't Nobody
Rufus; Chaka Khan Lyrics


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Captured effortlessly
That's the way it was
Happened so naturally
I did not know it was love
The next thing I felt was you
Holding me close
What was I gonna do?
I let myself go

And now we're flyin' through the stars
I hope this night will last forever

I've been waitin' for you
It's been so long
I knew just what I would do
When I heard your song
Filled my heart with your bliss
Gave me freedom
You knew I could not resist
I needed someone

And now we're flyin' through the stars
I hope this night lasts forever
Oh oh oh oh

Ain't nobody (nobody)
Loves me better (loves me better)
Makes me happy
Makes me feel this way (nobody)
Ain't nobody (ain't nobody)
Loves me better than you

I wait for night time to come
And bring you to me
Can't believe I'm the one
I was so lonely
I feel like no one could feel
I must be dreamin'
I want this dream to be real
I need this feelin'

I make my wish upon a star
And hope this night will last forever
Oh oh oh oh

Ain't nobody (nobody)
Loves me better (better than me)
Makes me happy (feel this way)
Makes me feel this way
Ain't nobody (nobody babe)
Loves me better (nobody babe)
Ain't nobody
Loves me better (than you)

At first you put your arms around me
Then you put your charms around me
I can't resist this sweet surrender
Oh my nights are warm and tender
We stare into each other's eyes
And what we see is no surprise
Got a feeling most with treasure
And a love so deep we cannot measure

Ain't nobody (nobody)
Loves me better (better me)
Can make me feel this way (makes me happy) (makes me feel) this way
Ain't nobody (ain't nobody)
Loves me better (nobody)
Ain't nobody
Loves me better (nobody babe)
Ain't nobody (nobody babe)
Loves me better (ah make me feel)
Makes me happy (so much love)
Makes me feel this way
Ain't nobody
Loves me better
Ain't nobody
Loves me better
Ain't nobody
Loves me better (ain't nobody)
Makes me happy makes me feel this way
Ain't nobody (whoa!)
Loves me better (ain't nobody)
Ain't nobody (make me feel this way)
Loves me better
Ain't nobody (nobody babe)
Loves me better (nobody babe)
Makes me happy (nobody babe)
Makes me feel this way (ain't nobody no, no, nobody babe, babe, babe, babe, babe, babe, yeah)
Ain't nobody
Loves me better
Ain't nobody
Loves me better
Ain't nobody (say yeah, makes me feel, makes feel this way)
Loves me better




Makes me happy
Makes me feel this way

Overall Meaning

The song 'Ain't Nobody' by Rufus featuring Chaka Khan is a ballad about falling in love, being free, and enjoying the ride. The song starts with the singer describing how love came to her so effortlessly that she didn't realize it was happening. She then shares her feelings of being held close by someone and then losing herself in that moment. The chorus describes the depth of her feelings for this person, singing that nobody loves her better than this person can. As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that this person has given her freedom, happiness and made her feel complete. The song ends with a declaration of how nobody else can make her feel this way, and that nobody else could be better than the person she is in love with.


The lyrics of the song are relatable to many people because it speaks to the universal feeling of falling in love and the joy that comes with it. The song's chorus is catchy and memorable and has become a favorite of many fans of the R&B and funk music genres. The song also showcases Chaka Khan's strong and soulful voice, making it a classic for her fans. Rufus and Chaka Khan worked together for years, producing many other hits, but this song stands the test of time as one of their most iconic.


Line by Line Meaning

Captured effortlessly
The moment we met, it felt natural and easy


That's the way it was
It just happened, without any intention or planning


Happened so naturally
Our connection was so perfectly aligned, nothing was forced


I did not know it was love
At first, I didn't realize that what we had was true love


The next thing I felt was you
As soon as you entered my life, I knew that you were special


Holding me close
Your touch made me feel safe and loved


What was I gonna do?
I didn't know how to react to this new and wonderful feeling


I let myself go
Eventually, I allowed myself to fully embrace my feelings and fall in love with you


And now we're flyin' through the stars
Our love has lifted us up and taken us to new heights


I hope this night will last forever
I never want this perfect moment to end


I've been waitin' for you
Before I met you, I felt like something was missing


It's been so long
I had been waiting for a long time to find someone like you


I knew just what I would do
When I met you, I knew that I would fall in love with you


When I heard your song
Your presence brought me joy and happiness


Filled my heart with your bliss
Your love has made me feel incredibly happy and content


Gave me freedom
Loving you has given me a sense of freedom and liberation


You knew I could not resist
You had a special power over me, and I couldn't help but fall for you


I needed someone
Before I met you, I was lonely and longing for someone like you


I wait for night time to come
I eagerly anticipate the moments we spend together


And bring you to me
I can't wait for you to be with me


Can't believe I'm the one
I feel incredibly lucky to have you in my life


I was so lonely
Before I met you, I felt lonely and lost


I feel like no one could feel
I thought no one would understand me or my feelings


I must be dreamin'
Sometimes, your love feels too good to be true and I can't believe it's real


I want this dream to be real
I hope that my love for you is real and that we'll be together forever


I make my wish upon a star
I'm hopeful that our love will last forever and ever


And hope this night will last forever
I never want our time together to end


At first you put your arms around me
When we first met, you held me tightly and made me feel safe


Then you put your charms around me
Over time, you revealed more and more of your wonderful qualities to me


I can't resist this sweet surrender
Being with you feels like a delicious, irresistible surrender


Oh my nights are warm and tender
Our time together is filled with warmth, tenderness, and love


We stare into each other's eyes
When we look into each other's eyes, we see our shared love and connection


And what we see is no surprise
Our love for each other is so genuine and strong that it's not surprising we've ended up together


Got a feeling most with treasure
Our love is precious and priceless, and I never want to lose it


And a love so deep we cannot measure
Our love goes beyond measure, and is infinite and eternal


Ain't nobody
No one else in the world


(nobody)


Loves me better
Loves me more deeply and completely


(loves me better)


Makes me happy
Brings me joy and happiness


Makes me feel this way (nobody)
No one else can make me feel this way


Ain't nobody (ain't nobody)
There is no one else in the world (repeat)


Loves me better than you
No one else can love me more deeply and completely than you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID WOLINSKI, DAVID J WOLINSKI

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@bumibati

Captured effortlessly
That's the way it was
Happened so naturally
I did not know it was love
The next thing I felt was you
Holding me close
What was I gonna do?
I let myself go

And now we're flyin' through the stars
I hope this night will last forever

I've been waitin' for you
It's been so long
I knew just what I would do
When I heard your song
Filled my heart with your bliss
Gave me freedom
You knew I could not resist
I needed someone

And now we're flyin' through the stars
I hope this night will last forever
Oh oh oh oh

Ain't nobody
Loves me better
Makes me happy
Makes me feel this way
Ain't nobody
Loves me better than you

I wait for night time to come
And bring you to me
I can't believe I'm the one
I was so lonely
I feel like no one could feel
I must be dreamin'
I want this dream to be real
I need this feelin'

I make my wish upon a star
And hope this night will last forever
Oh oh oh oh

Ain't nobody
Loves me better
Makes me happy
Makes me feel this way
Ain't nobody
Loves me better than you

First you put your arms around me
Then you put your charms around me
I can't resist this sweet surrender
Oh my nights are warm and tender
We stare into each other's eyes
And what we see is no surprise
Got a feeling most would treasure
And a love so deep we cannot measure
Ain't nobody
Loves me better
Makes me happy
Makes me feel this way
Ain't nobody
Loves me better than you



All comments from YouTube:

@yassine9508

40 years later and this song still hits different. Truly a masterpiece.

@silviamiola4879

yes 🎧🔝

@DolceVita

No lies told

@silviamiola4879

a masterpiece

@violetgovender8957

For real ❤

@jojoj3243

the "Queen of Funk" is well loved by all of the genre tribes

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@henryhartsfield8822

62 year old white boy and STILL LOVE ME SOME CHAKA KHAN!!!!!!

@allankhuttunen3313

samma här 53 i sommar grym puma

@richardtunstall5214

Snap

@johndanley4534

She ain't done. Still got the funk! https://youtu.be/RecY5iZn6B0?si=mRVliVRxuBYX3_jG

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