Nobody
Sylvia (Country) Lyrics
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I seem to recall that certain look in your eye
I said "who's that?" You said with a smile
"Oh it's nobody, oh nobody"
Maybe that explains the last two week
You called me up, dead on your feet
Working late again, I ask who with
Well your nobody called today
She hung up when I asked her name
Well I wonder does she think she's being clever?
(Clever)
You say nobody's after you
The fact is what you say is true
But I can love you like nobody can, even better
Late last night we went for a drive
You were miles away I asked "who's on your mind?"
You said, "Nobody, nobody. Why do you ask?"
Oh, her again I could have told you that.
We came back home got ready for bed
I said to myself I've got one shot left
Your still mine and I won't stand in line
Behind nobody, nobody!
Well your nobody called today
She hung up when I asked her name
Well I wonder does she think she's being clever?
(Clever)
You say nobody's after you
The fact is what you say is true
But I can love you like nobody can, even better.
Well your nobody called today
She hung up when I asked her name
Well I wonder does she think she's being clever?
(Clever)
You say nobody's after you
The fact is what you say is true
But I can love you like nobody can, even better.
Well your nobody called today
She hung up when I asked her name
Well I wonder does she think she's being clever?
In Sylvia's song Nobody, the singer is questioning her partner's loyalty and honesty. The song starts with the singer seeing her partner with another woman and asking who she is, to which her partner responds, "Oh it's nobody, oh nobody." Throughout the song, the singer keeps seeing signs that her partner might be cheating on her or at least have a wandering eye, but he denies it by saying it's "nobody" who's causing these suspicions. The repetition of the phrase "nobody, oh nobody" shows how her partner tries to downplay the situation and make the singer feel like she's overreacting. However, the singer is not convinced and realizes that she wants to be the only one in her partner's romantic life.
The chorus of the song is where the true meaning and power of the lyrics come out. The singer questions her partner about his "nobody" calls and asks if the woman thinks she's being clever. The singer argues that no matter who is after him or trying to capture his heart, she can love him like nobody else can, and even better. The song is essentially a plea to her partner to be truthful and honest and to realize that the singer is the one for him. The song has a powerful emotional resonance that captures the vulnerability of relationships and the fear of losing someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' in a restaurant she walked by
The singer saw someone that reminded them of a woman their partner claimed to have no interest in.
I seem to recall that certain look in your eye
The singer noticed their partner's expression change when the other woman walked by.
I said 'who's that?' You said with a smile. 'Oh it's nobody, oh nobody'
When the singer asked about the other woman, their partner downplayed their relationship with her.
Maybe that explains the last two week. You called me up, dead on your feet. Working late again, I ask who with. You said 'nobody, oh nobody.'
The artist is suspicious that their partner's long hours at work are actually spent with the other woman.
Well your nobody called today. She hung up when I asked her name. Well I wonder does she think she's being clever? (Clever)
The other woman called and hung up when the artist answered, and the artist suspects she is trying to hide her identity.
You say nobody's after you. The fact is what you say is true. But I can love you like nobody can, even better.
The singer reassures their partner that they do not have to look elsewhere for affection, as the singer can provide everything their partner needs.
Late last night we went for a drive. You were miles away I asked 'who's on your mind?' You said, 'Nobody, nobody. Why do you ask?' Oh, her again I could have told you that.
The singer and their partner went for a drive, but the partner was distant and preoccupied. When asked about it, the partner claimed to be thinking about no one in particular.
We came back home got ready for bed. I said to myself I've got one shot left. Your still mine and I won't stand in line behind nobody, nobody!
The artist knows they need to do something to keep their partner from straying, and reminds their partner that they are the only one for them.
Well your nobody called today. She hung up when I asked her name. Well I wonder does she think she's being clever? (Clever)
The other woman has called again, reinforcing the artist's suspicions that their partner is not telling the whole truth.
You say nobody's after you. The fact is what you say is true. But I can love you like nobody can, even better.
The artist again reassures their partner that they do not need anyone else, as the artist can fulfill their every desire.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVEN BRETT
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