Nobody Else But Me
Tony Bennett & Bill Charlap Lyrics
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I am in love with a lady who likes me the way I am
I have my faults, she likes my faults
I'm not very bright, she's not very bright
She thinks I'm grand, that's grand for me
She may be wrong but if we get along
"What do we care?", say we
Walking on the shore, swimming in the sea
When I am with her, I am glad the boy who's with her
Is nobody else but me
She thinks I'm grand, that's grand for me
She may be wrong but if we get along
"What do we care?", say we
Walking on the shore, swimming in the sea
When I am with her, I am glad the boy who's with her
Is nobody else but me
When I am with her, I am glad the boy who's with her
Is nobody else but me
The song "Nobody Else But Me" by Tony Bennett and Bill Charlap is a romantic and sentimental composition that speaks to the idea of acceptance and unconditional love. The lyrics express a deep sense of satisfaction with one's own identity and an appreciation for the affection of someone who loves them for who they are, imperfections and all. The singer desires to be no one else but himself, and he feels lucky to have found a lady who accepts him for who he is - faults, lack of brilliance, and all. Even if they are wrong in their beliefs, they are content with each other and enjoy spending time together- walking on the shore, swimming in the sea. When they are together, the singer is grateful to be the only boy with her and doesn't care about any judgments or criticisms from others.
Overall, this song is a beautiful expression of how love can transcend all flaws and inadequacies, and how being true to oneself is crucial for finding happiness and joy in a relationship. It conveys a simple yet profound message that we must accept ourselves for who we are and stay loyal to those who accept us for the same.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be no one but me
I am content with being myself and not trying to be someone I'm not
I am in love with a lady who likes me the way I am
I am in love with a woman who accepts me for who I am
I have my faults, she likes my faults
I am not perfect and have flaws, but she loves and accepts me despite them
I'm not very bright, she's not very bright
Neither of us are particularly intelligent, but that doesn't matter in our relationship
She thinks I'm grand, that's grand for me
She has a high opinion of me, which makes me happy and content
She may be wrong but if we get along
Even if her opinion is mistaken, as long as we have a good relationship, it doesn't matter
"What do we care?", say we
We don't care what others think or say about us, as long as we are happy together
Walking on the shore, swimming in the sea
We enjoy doing simple things together, like walking on the beach and going for a swim
When I am with her, I am glad the boy who's with her
When I am with her, I am happy that the person she is with is me
Is nobody else but me
I am the only person she wants to be with
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEROME KERN, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN
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