Ain't Nobody's Business but My Own
Speedy West & Jimmy Bryant Lyrics
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Then you get another for Monday
Ain't nobody's business but my own
You say you're always home alone
How come I can't get you on the phone
Nobody's business
Nobody's business
Nobody's business but my own
Nobody's business
Nobody's business
Nobody's business but my own
All night long your playin' poker
Tell me what's the name of that joker
Ain't nobody's business but my own
I come over, say "Here I am!"
Then I hear the back door slam
Well, that ain't nobody's business but my own
Nobody's business
Nobody's business
Nobody's business but my own
Nobody's business
Nobody's business
Nobody's business but my own
You tell me you're in bed by seven
But your light's on past eleven
Well, that ain't nobody's business but my own
Now you ain't so smart and you ain't good lookin'
How come you got so much cookin'
Ain't nobody's business but my own
Nobody's business
Nobody's business
Nobody's business but my own
Nobody's business
Nobody's business
Nobody's business but my own
And you wear the prettiest ties and collars
Whereabouts do you get those dollars
Ain't nobody's business but my own
You always talk about settlin' down
When I bring a ring, you're not around
Well, I'll be there the next time that you call
Well let's not fuss and let's not fight
I'm sick and tired of sayin' "Goodnight"
Well, let's make up and hold each other tight
We both know we're birds of a feather
Let's go into business together
We can start a business of our own
Nobody's business
Nobody's business
Nobody's business but our own
Nobody's business
Nobody's business
Nobody's business but our own
The song "Ain't Nobody's Business But My Own" by Speedy West & Jimmy Bryant talks about a relationship that is not quite exclusive. The lyrics suggest that the woman is seeing other men besides the singer, and the singer is not bothered by it, as it is nobody's business but his own. The song starts with the singer talking about the woman he loves on Sundays and another he has for Mondays, but he doesn't care if other people know about it. The woman seems to be a bit unfaithful, as she tells the singer she's alone at home but can't be reached by phone. The singer doesn't care about that either, as he believes it's none of his or anyone else's business.
The song continues with the singer mentioning things that other people have no business knowing. He talks about the woman playing poker all night and not disclosing the name of the person she's playing with. When the singer goes to her house and hears the back door slam, he knows that someone else has just left, but he's okay with it - it's nobody's business but his own. The song ends with the singer not wanting to fight anymore about the other people in the woman's life, suggesting that they start a business together.
Line by Line Meaning
You got a gal you love on Sunday
You have a girl whom you love on Sundays
Then you get another for Monday
And then you get another girl for Mondays
Ain't nobody's business but my own
But that is nobody else's business except mine
You say you're always home alone
You claim that you are always alone at home
How come I can't get you on the phone
Then why can't I reach you on the phone
Well, that ain't nobody's business but my own
But still, it is none of anyone's business except mine
All night long your playin' poker
You play poker all night long
Tell me what's the name of that joker
Please tell me the name of the player who is fooling around
Now you ain't so smart and you ain't good lookin'
You are not that smart, and you are not that good-looking
How come you got so much cookin'
How come you have so many things going on, then?
And you wear the prettiest ties and collars
You wear the most beautiful neckties and collars
Whereabouts do you get those dollars
I am curious, where do you get all that money?
You always talk about settlin' down
You always talk about settling down
When I bring a ring, you're not around
But whenever I bring up the topic of engagement, you suddenly disappear
Well, I'll be there the next time that you call
Well, I'll be there the next time you call me
Well let's not fuss and let's not fight
Let's not argue and fight anymore
I'm sick and tired of sayin' "Goodnight"
I am tired of hearing myself say "Goodnight"
Well, let's make up and hold each other tight
Let's reconcile and hold each other closely
We both know we're birds of a feather
We both know we are similar and compatible
Let's go into business together
Let's start a business together
We can start a business of our own
We can establish a company that belongs only to us
Nobody's business but our own
And that will be nobody's business except for ours
Nobody's business
Nobody else's business
Nobody's business but my own
But my personal affairs are nobody's business except my own
Lyrics © KISS MUSIC CO
Written by: I TAYLOR
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