Nothin' But Love
Whitney Houston Lyrics


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Here I sit by my window thinking about all the things that I've been through
There were times where I never thought I get to where I got to
Had some angels to guide me someone who just violate my love
Now this is my chance to say ain't go nothin' but love

For my family that raised me (shout out shout out)
And my teacher that done praised me (shout out shout out)
To anyone who tried to hate on me (shout out shout out)
Even the one's who tried to break me even the one's who tried to take me down

[Chorus]
There've been haters since this world been going 'round
(nothin' but love nothin' but love)
Why they take a thing and trying to crush them down
(nothin' but love nothin' but love)
I ain't even trying to hold on to that now
(nothin' but love nothin' but love)
Ain't got nothin' but love for you
(nothin' but love nothin' but love)

I could hold on to pain but that ain't what my life's about
I ain't blaming nobody if I ain't got my stuff worked out
I got love for my self ain't goin' regret anything I've done
I just want to sing my song ain't got nothin' but love

For all the players on the street (shout out shout out)
To all my ghetto doing their own thing (keep on keep strong)
To all my exes that done wrong me stepped on me can't hold me down

[Chorus]

To all the givers and the takers
To my crew from way back when
To the cold wars and the stares
And the ones that I ain't met

For my self for sticking with me
For the one's I miss from up above
Anyone who's ever been a part of me
Ain't got nothin' but love
(Ain't got nothin' but love)

[Chorus]

[Repeat: x5]




Ain't got nothin' but love for you
(nothin' but love nothin' but love)

Overall Meaning

In Whitney Houston's song "Nothin' But Love," she talks about looking back on her life and reflecting on all the experiences she has been through. She acknowledges that there were times when she didn't think she would make it to where she is now. She gives credit to the people who have supported and guided her along the way, but also mentions those who have violated her love. Despite all this, Whitney says she has nothin' but love. She thanks her family and teacher for raising and praising her. She also acknowledges the haters and naysayers who have tried to bring her down but asserts that she has love for them too. Whitney says that even though there have been people trying to crush others down since the beginning of time, she isn't going to hold onto pain because that isn't what life is about. Whitney asserts that she is not blaming anyone for her mistakes, and has love for herself and everything she has done. She gives shoutouts to "all the players on the street," "all my ghetto doing their own thing" and "all my exes that done me wrong" but maintains that her heart is full of love for them all. She also mentions the givers and takers, her crew from way back when, and the ones she hasn't even met yet. Through all these experiences, Whitney says she has nothin' but love.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I sit by my window thinking about all the things that I've been through
Reflecting on my life, I am grateful for all the experiences I have had, both good and bad.


There were times where I never thought I get to where I got to
In the past, there were moments when I doubted my ability to achieve my dreams.


Had some angels to guide me someone who just violate my love
While I have had people who have shown me kindness and supported me, I have also had experiences where someone took advantage of my trust and hurt me.


Now this is my chance to say ain't go nothin' but love
Despite my past difficulties, I choose to focus on the love in my life and express gratitude for it.


For my family that raised me (shout out shout out)
I am grateful for my family who has always been there for me through thick and thin and deserves recognition for their love and support.


And my teacher that done praised me (shout out shout out)
I appreciate my teacher who recognized my talent and believed in me, and I want to give them a public acknowledgment.


To anyone who tried to hate on me (shout out shout out)
I want to acknowledge and give gratitude to anyone who, despite their negative intentions, has made me stronger and more resilient.


Even the one's who tried to break me even the one's who tried to take me down
I am also grateful for the people who tried to break me or bring me down, as they have taught me valuable lessons and helped me become who I am today.


There've been haters since this world been going 'round
Throughout history, there have always been people who try to bring others down and create negativity.


(nothin' but love nothin' but love)
But despite these negative forces, I choose to focus only on love and positivity in my life.


Why they take a thing and trying to crush them down
I question why some people feel the need to bring others down and try to destroy the good things in their lives.


I ain't even trying to hold on to that now
I am choosing to let go of the negative forces in my life and instead focus on gratitude, love, and positivity.


Ain't got nothin' but love for you
No matter what has happened in the past, I choose to hold no grudges and feel only love towards everyone.


I could hold on to pain but that ain't what my life's about
Although I could choose to hold onto past hurts and pain, I know that this would not serve me and would limit my personal growth and happiness.


I ain't blaming nobody if I ain't got my stuff worked out
I take responsibility for my life and any unresolved issues, rather than blaming others for my problems.


I got love for my self ain't goin' regret anything I've done
I have learned to love and accept myself, and I am at peace with any mistakes I have made because they have helped me grow and become a better person.


I just want to sing my song ain't got nothin' but love
My ultimate goal is to live a joyful and fulfilled life, and I choose to live this way by spreading love and positivity through my music and everything else I do.


To all the players on the street (shout out shout out)
I want to give a shout out to all the people working hard and making a living on the streets, despite the challenges they face.


To all my ghetto doing their own thing (keep on keep strong)
I offer strength and encouragement to all the people living in difficult neighborhoods who are pursuing their own dreams and making a better life for themselves.


To all my exes that done wrong me stepped on me can't hold me down
I want to give recognition to all the people I have dated who have hurt me, as their actions have not held me back, but instead have helped me grow and become a better person.


To all the givers and the takers
I acknowledge all the people in my life who have given generously to me, as well as those who have taken something from me, as they both have taught me valuable lessons and have played a role in making me who I am.


To my crew from way back when
I offer love and recognition to all the people who have been with me since the beginning and played an important role in shaping me into the person I am today.


To the cold wars and the stares
I acknowledge all the times when people have been cold or hostile towards me, as these experiences have made me stronger and more resilient.


And the ones that I ain't met
I send love and positive energy to all the people who I have not had the pleasure of meeting yet, as I believe that we are all interconnected and can spread love and positivity to those we have not even met.


For my self for sticking with me
I give myself recognition for staying strong and persevering through all the challenges I have faced in my life.


For the one's I miss from up above
I offer love and gratitude to all the people who have passed away and are no longer with me, but whose love and influence continue to inspire me every day.


Anyone who's ever been a part of me
I recognize and give thanks to every person who has played a role in my life, whether big or small, positive or negative, as they have all helped me become who I am.


Ain't got nothin' but love
In the end, all that truly matters in life is love, and I choose to embrace this truth and live my life accordingly.




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: S. MCKENZIE, ANDRE FENNELL, L. LEWIS, ROBERT LIVINGSTON

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