Ain't Nobody

Soulful Independence: Alvin Lee's Anthem of Freedom and Rock
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Lyrics

Too many people, running to and fro

Expresses the observation of a chaotic world with people rushing around.

Trying to make a buck, and never let it go

Describes the constant pursuit of financial success without letting it go.

I'll never find that game, to satisfy my soul

Expresses the search for a fulfilling experience or purpose for the soul.

I just wanna play that good old rock and roll

Desires to engage in the enjoyment of classic rock and roll music.


Don't worry about the future, never mind the news

Encourages not worrying about the future or paying too much attention to the news.

I just want my freedom, so I can play the blues

Expresses a desire for personal freedom to play the blues music.

I'm minding my own business, ain't nobody's business but my own

Asserts the intention to mind one's own business and keep it private.


Wake up in the morning, pick up my guitar

Starts the day with a focus on playing the guitar, not engaging with negative news.

Never read a paper, doesn't get me very far

Rejects the idea of reading newspapers, suggesting it doesn't contribute positively.

Never mind the future, just livin' for today

Values living in the present and not worrying excessively about the future.

Whatever's gonna happen, gonna happen anyway

Embraces a fatalistic attitude, accepting that things will happen regardless.


Don't worry about your life, it will get you in a state

Advises not to worry about life, as death is inevitable and irreversible.

You're gonna be dead my friend, and then it is too late

Highlights the transient nature of life and the importance of seizing the moment.

So I'm takin' care of business, Ain't nobody's business but my own

Reiterates the commitment to personal affairs, emphasizing privacy.


Don't want a Ferrari, as long as I've got wheels

Rejects materialistic desires, expressing contentment with basic necessities.

Don't need those kind of trappin's Lord, you know that stuff ain't real

Dismisses the value of material possessions, considering them unreal.

You know none of those goods can do no good for you when you go

Asserts that material goods have no significance in the afterlife.

I only need my freedom, to satisfy my soul

Emphasizes the importance of personal freedom for soul satisfaction.


Don't worry about those stocks and shares

Advises against worrying about financial investments like stocks and shares.

The money you make in pounds

Points out the potential negative impact of financial gains made in pounds.

The money you got to lose boy, will only bring you down

Warns against the potential loss of money and its negative consequences.

I'm mindin' my own business, Ain't nobody's business but my own

Reiterates the commitment to personal matters and privacy.


So many people, they're running to and fro

Repeats the observation of people rushing around for financial gain.

Tryin' to make a buck, and never let it go

Reiterates the theme of the constant pursuit of financial success.

I'll never find that game, to satisfy my soul

Expresses the ongoing search for a fulfilling experience for the soul.

I just wanna play that good old rock and roll

Restates the desire to engage in the enjoyment of classic rock and roll music.


Don't worry about the future, never mind the news

Encourages not worrying about the future or paying too much attention to the news (repeated).

I just want my freedom, so I can sing the blues

Expresses a desire for personal freedom to sing the blues music (repeated).

I'm mindin' my own business, Ain't nobody's business but my own

Asserts the intention to mind one's own business and keep it private (repeated).

Ain't nobody's business but my own

Emphasizes the privacy of personal matters (repeated).

Ain't nobody's business but my own

Reiterates the privacy of personal matters, reinforcing the theme of individual autonomy.

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