Talkin' 'Bout You
Unveiling Bonds: Brenda Lee's Ode to True Friendship
Lyrics
Who is my friend when our friends are gone nobody
Expressing loneliness and seeking a friend when others are absent.
But you child and I do mean you
Emphasizing that the addressed person, "you," is the only true friend.
Who is my friend now when our friends are gone nobody but you oh oh yeah
Reiterating that in the absence of other friends, the addressed person remains the true friend.
Who is my friend now when our friends are gone
Continuing the theme of reliance on the addressed person as the only friend.
Who always defends me if I'm right or wrong
Highlighting the loyalty of the addressed person in defending the speaker, regardless of right or wrong.
Nobody but you oh oh nobody but you and I'm talkin' bout you
Affirming that nobody else but the addressed person defends the speaker, emphasizing the exclusivity of this bond.
Well who is the song now who is the song in my parade
Pondering who inspires the speaker's song, suggesting a special connection with the addressed person.
Nobody but you and I do mean you
Reaffirming that the addressed person is the muse for the speaker's song.
Who is the song now in my parade nobody but you oh yeah
Stressing that, in the absence of other influences, the addressed person remains the source of inspiration.
Who is the song now song in my parade
Continuing to emphasize the addressed person's role as the inspiration for the speaker's song.
Ah who is the doctor over my dead grave
Raising the metaphorical question of who serves as the "doctor" in the speaker's difficult times, with the addressed person being the answer.
Nobody but you oh yes nobody but you I'm talkin' bout you
Reiterating that the addressed person is the one who supports and provides comfort in challenging situations.
Ah who knows how to love me ah in my way
Pondering who understands and loves the speaker in their unique way.
Nobody but you child and I do mean you
Affirming that the addressed person is the one who truly knows how to love the speaker.
Who knows how to love me oh baby in my way nobody but you ah yes
Reiterating that the addressed person is the only one who loves the speaker in their distinctive manner.
Who knows how to love me in my way ah who's always
Continuing the theme of exclusive love, expressing that the addressed person is always there for the speaker.
There every night indeed
Emphasizing the constant presence of the addressed person in the speaker's life, particularly at night.
Nobody but you child oh oh yes nobody but you I'm talkin' bout you
Reaffirming that nobody else but the addressed person is a true companion and source of support.
Lord talkin' bout you oh talkin' bout you
Concluding by reiterating the focus on the addressed person and emphasizing the importance of talking about them.
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