Nobody
Tex Ritter Lyrics


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Come sit by my side little darlin'
Come lay your cool hand on my brow
And promise me that you will
Never be nobody's darlin' but mine

Be nobody's darlin' but mine
Love be honest be faithful be kind
And promise me that you will
Never be nobody's darlin' but mine

You're as sweet as the flowers of springtime
You're as pure as the dew from the rose
I had rather be somebody's darlin'
Than a poor boy that nobody knows





Be nobody's darlin' but mine love

Overall Meaning

These lyrics describe the singer's desire for his lover to remain faithful to him and not become anyone else's darling. He asks her to sit by his side and lay her cool hand on his brow as she promises to love him and remain faithful to him. The repetition of the phrase "never be nobody's darlin' but mine" emphasizes the importance of his request.


The second verse compares the lover to the beauty of springtime flowers and the purity of dew from a rose. The singer states that he would rather have his lover as his "darlin'" than be a poor boy that nobody knows. This implies that having love and companionship is more important than material possessions or status.


Overall, the lyrics express the singer's desire for love and faithfulness from his lover, as well as the importance of their relationship to him.


Line by Line Meaning

Come sit by my side little darlin'
Please come and sit beside me, my dear


Come lay your cool hand on my brow
Please place your cool hand on my forehead


And promise me that you will
Make a vow to me that you'll


Never be nobody's darlin' but mine
Never belong to anyone else except me


Be nobody's darlin' but mine
Belong only to me


Love be honest be faithful be kind
Love me genuinely, loyally, kindly


And promise me that you will
Make a pledge that you'll


Never be nobody's darlin' but mine
Only belong to me


You're as sweet as the flowers of springtime
Your sweetness is comparable to the beauty of springtime flowers


You're as pure as the dew from the rose
Your purity is as refreshing as the dew on a rose


I had rather be somebody's darlin'
I'd prefer to belong to someone


Than a poor boy that nobody knows
Instead of being a poor, unknown boy


Be nobody's darlin' but mine love
Promise to only belong to me, my love




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JIMMIE DAVIS

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