Ain't Nobody's Business

Soulful Independence: Alvin Lee's Anthem to Freedom in 'Ain't Nobody's Business'
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Lyrics

Too many people, running to and fro

Expressing observation of people in constant motion, seeking financial success.

Trying to make a buck, and never let it go

Emphasizing the relentless pursuit of wealth without letting it go.

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

Struggling to find a fulfilling pursuit for the soul.

I just wanna play that good old rock and roll

Desire to engage in the timeless enjoyment of rock and roll music.


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

Advocating a carefree attitude towards the future, disregarding the news.

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

Expressing a desire for freedom to play the blues.

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

Asserting independence, stating that personal affairs are private.


Wake up in the morning, pick up my guitar

Beginning the day by embracing the joy of playing the guitar.

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

Rejecting the consumption of news as it doesn't contribute positively.

Never mind the future, just livin' for today

Focusing on the present moment rather than worrying about the future.

Whatever's gonna happen, gonna happen anyway

Acceptance of the inevitability of events, living in the moment.


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

Encouraging others not to stress about life, as it leads to regret.

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

Highlighting the finite nature of life and the importance of seizing the present.

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

Emphasizing personal responsibility and independence in handling one's affairs.


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

Rejecting materialistic desires, expressing contentment with basic needs.

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

Dismissing the allure of superficial possessions as unreal.

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

Stressing that material goods hold no significance in the afterlife.

I only need my freedom, to satisfy my soul

Affirming the necessity of freedom for soul satisfaction.


Don't worry about those stocks and shares

Advising against worrying about financial investments.

The money you make in pounds

Downplaying the importance of monetary gains.

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

Warning that the pursuit of money may have negative consequences.

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

Reiterating the importance of personal affairs being private.


So many people, they're running to and fro

Repeating the observation of people chasing financial success.

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

Reemphasizing the relentless pursuit of wealth.

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

Reiterating the struggle to find a fulfilling pursuit for the soul.

I just wanna play that good old rock and roll

Reiterating the desire to engage in the timeless enjoyment of rock and roll music.


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

Restating the carefree attitude towards the future and disregard for news.

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

Reiterating the desire for freedom to play the blues.

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

Reaffirming personal independence and the privacy of one's affairs.

Ain't nobody's business but my own

Concluding with a strong assertion that one's affairs are strictly their own.

Ain't nobody's business but my own

Reiterating the absolute privacy of personal matters.

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