Tori Kelly first rose to attention when her cover of Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You,” went viral, racking up over 22 million views. To date, her YouTube channel boasts over ONE MILLION YouTube Subscribers with over 89 million views. Now, two EP’s later Handmade Songs, which Kelly self-penned, produced, mixed and released, and Foreword, she plans to release her first full length debut this spring.
Kelly co-wrote “Nobody Love” off her 2015 Spring debut alongside Rickard Goransson and Max Martin. Martin says, "After hearing Tori sing, we felt so inspired that we had no choice but to get involved. It’s been such a pleasure to be a part of her journey.” She also co-wrote with such vets as Savan Kotecha, Toby Gad, Claude Kelly, Chuck Harmony, Wolf Cousins, and Ed Sheeran. The album, she says, does not depart from her soulful roots. “It’s like a marriage between that soulful urban thing and a mainstream pop vibe. It was hard to get to that place, but once we had ‘Nobody Love,’ I knew we’d cracked the code. It felt seamless.”
Working with one of the most successful hit makers in the industry is a long way from Kelly’s early years making songs in her bedroom and posting them online. Born and raised in Temecula, California, Kelly is the daughter of musicians, her dad is a singer and bassist and her mom plays piano and saxophone. She sites early influences like gospel singer Crystal Lewis, Jill Scott, Jeff Buckley, and Maxwell.
Over the past year and a half, Kelly has sold out shows in several major cities (including The Troubadour and The Roxy in Los Angeles, the Bowery Ballroom and Gramercy Theatre in New York City, and Bush Hall in London), headlined a nine-city sold-out U.S. tour, and supported Ed Sheeran, and Sam Smith on tour.
“I'm excited to get out and play for people. That's always the dream.”
Nobody Love
Tori Kelly Lyrics
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(Why, why)
(Okay, okay)
Everybody's looking for that something (Okay, okay)
No one ever wants to pay the price (Okay, okay)
Everyone is scared of going nowhere (Okay, okay)
But we ain't going anywhere tonight (Okay, okay)
I should be more cynical and tell myself that's not okay
(To feel this good when I'm with you)
I try my best to fight it, say I hate you but I always stay
Woah, woah, woah 'cause
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you do
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you do
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
Everybody's talking 'bout the next thing
Feel like what they got ain't good enough, oh, oh yeah
But all I wanna do is release the tension (alright, alright)
Bring the conversation back to us, oh yeah
I should be more cynical and tell myself that's not okay
(To feel this good when I'm with you)
I try my best to fight it, say I hate you but I always stay
Woah, woah, woah 'cause
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you do
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you do
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
Can we stop all the yelling baby hear me out
I want you here and now
I try my best to fight it, say I hate you but I always stay
Hey, hey, hey
Yeah, alright, everybody's looking for that new thing
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Ain't nobody, nobody, nobody love
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you do
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you do
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you do
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
Tori Kelly's song Nobody Love discusses the universal search for love and the fear of missing out on something better. The song reflects that everyone wants to find that perfect someone, but nobody wants to make the sacrifice that it takes to make a relationship work. The lyrics reference society's constant quest for the next big thing, but the singer insists that they are content with the love they have right now. The chorus of the song, "Ain't nobody love like you do," serves as a declaration of the singer's dedication to their significant other.
The song's lyrics describe the inner turmoil that arises from the fear that one's love will not be enough. The singer tries to fight against their own feelings, telling themselves it's not okay to feel this good with their partner, but ultimately gives in to those emotions. The song's title, Nobody Love, speaks to the fear of being alone and the desire to find that special someone who loves them unconditionally. Despite these fears, the singer affirms the love they have found, telling their partner that nobody loves them like they do.
In conclusion, the song Nobody Love by Tori Kelly is a reflection on the search for love and the fear of missing out on something better. The lyrics emphasize the importance of loyalty and being content with what you have, while still acknowledging the temptation to keep searching for something new.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's looking for that something (Okay, okay)
Everyone is searching for something in life, even though they may not know what it is.
No one ever wants to pay the price (Okay, okay)
People don't want to put in the effort required to achieve their dreams or goals in life.
Everyone is scared of going nowhere (Okay, okay)
People are afraid of not making any progress or success in life.
But we ain't going anywhere tonight (Okay, okay)
Despite people's fears of not moving forward, we are going to enjoy tonight and live in the moment.
I should be more cynical and tell myself that's not okay (To feel this good when I'm with you)
I should be more skeptical and not allow myself to feel so content and happy when I'm with you, but I can't help it.
I try my best to fight it, say I hate you but I always stay Woah, woah, woah 'cause
I attempt to resist my feelings and act like I dislike you, but I end up staying because I can't help how I feel.
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you do
No one loves me like you do.
Everybody's talking 'bout the next thing Feel like what they got ain't good enough, oh, oh yeah
People are constantly discussing what's next and believing whatever they currently have isn't adequate or fulfilling.
But all I wanna do is release the tension (alright, alright) Bring the conversation back to us, oh yeah
I want to ease the stress and bring our focus back to each other instead of external distractions.
Can we stop all the yelling baby hear me out I want you here and now
Let's stop fighting and listen to each other, I want us to be together in this moment.
Yeah, alright, everybody's looking for that new thing Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
People always want the newest and latest thing in life, but that doesn't necessarily make them happy.
Ain't nobody, nobody, nobody love
No one loves me to the extent that you do.
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you do
No one loves me as deeply and fully as you do.
Ain't nobody love, ain't nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
No one can compare to the amount of love that you have for me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Martin Max Sandberg, Rickard Goransson, Savan Harish Kotecha, Victoria Loren Kelly
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Everybody’s looking for that something (Okay, okay)
No one ever wants to pay the price (Okay, okay)
Everyone is scared of going nowhere (Okay, okay)
But we ain’t going anywhere tonight (Okay, okay)
I should be more cynical and tell myself that’s not okay
(To feel this good when I’m with you)
I try my best to fight it, say I hate you but I always stay
Woah, woah, woah 'cause
Ain’t nobody love, ain’t nobody love like you do
Ain’t nobody love, ain’t nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
Ain’t nobody love, ain’t nobody love like you do
Ain’t nobody love, ain’t nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
Everybody’s talking ‘bout the next thing
Feel like what they got ain’t good enough, oh, oh yeah
But all I wanna do is release the tension (alright, alright)
Bring the conversation back to us, oh yeah
I should be more cynical and tell myself that’s not okay
(To feel this good when I’m with you)
I try my best to fight it, say I hate you but I always stay
Woah, woah, woah 'cause
Ain’t nobody love, ain’t nobody love like you do
Ain’t nobody love, ain’t nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
Ain’t nobody love, ain’t nobody love like you do
Ain’t nobody love, ain’t nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
Can we stop all the yelling baby hear me out
I want you here and now
I try my best to fight it, say I hate you but I always stay
Hey, hey, hey
Yeah, alright, everybody’s looking for that new thing
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Ain’t nobody, nobody, nobody love
Ain’t nobody love, ain’t nobody love like you do
Ain’t nobody love, ain’t nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
Ain’t nobody love, ain’t nobody love like you do
Ain’t nobody love, ain’t nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
Ain’t nobody love, ain’t nobody love like you do
Ain’t nobody love, ain’t nobody love like you-oo-oo-oo do
@karenperez4376
I remember seeing Tori on American Idol.
I remember when Tori uploaded covers years ago.
I remember when I knew Tori's songs before they even got a million views.
I remember telling all of my friends to listen to Tori because none of them were aware of her.
I remember that I would get excited if someone actually knew who she was because that's how underrated she was.
I remember seeing her grow through youtube.
I remember knowing every lyric to every song of her that are still underrated.
I remember finding out Tori was nominated for Grammy.
I remember Tori losing to Grammy Meghan Trainor.
I remember Tori being considered the best new artist.
I'm a real Tori fan and I want to make more memories of her because she's just absolutely fabulous.
I've been there to see every move she takes and I will continue being there
Unfortunately, she'll never know, but that's okay.
@KristopherLondon
YES YES YES TORI! YOU ARE A STAR <3
@arthurhawkins5758
Its you
@nyzheweathers7757
lol Kristopher London you are so funny. Oh and one day she will be your wife and yall will live a happy ever life.
@blessingssmith1005
Love this song
@manateez9575
+nyzhe weathers you must be crazy she will be mine bruh
@nyzheweathers7757
@MANATEEZ you funny
@AmaZaneChannel
She's beautiful.
She's talented.
She's an angel from above.
Her voice is to die for.
Her songs aren't about sex, booty, and drugs.
What's not to love about Tori Kelly??
I don't understand why she is so underrated 💔😭
@deiontemoore7954
AmaZane Channel right. BTW love you so much
@zulu5391
that's what I always thought......Love her whole persona
@lavieenrose9530
AmaZane Channel Is underrated bad?