Ain't Got You
Yearning for Love: Bruce Springsteen's Anthem of Missing You
Lyrics
I got the fortunes of heaven in diamonds and gold
The speaker possesses immense wealth symbolized by heavenly fortunes in diamonds and gold.
I got all the bonds baby that the bank could hold
He has accumulated all possible financial bonds that banks can offer.
I got houses 'cross the country honey end to end
Owns houses spanning across the country from end to end.
And everybody buddy wants to be my friend
He's popular, and everyone desires to befriend him.
Well I got all the riches baby any man ever knew
Despite having immense riches beyond imagination, he lacks one thing.
But the only thing I ain't got honey I ain't got you
The speaker's wealth and possessions do not include the person he desires, emphasized by "ain't got you."
I got a house full of Rembrandt and priceless art
He owns valuable artworks by Rembrandt and other priceless art pieces.
And all the little girls they want to tear me apart
Despite this, he faces envy and attention from girls wanting him.
When I walk down the street people stop and stare
His presence in public attracts considerable attention and stares.
Well you'd think I might be thrilled but baby I don't care
Contrary to expectations, he doesn't find joy or satisfaction in this attention.
'Cause I got more good luck honey than old King Farouk
Feels incredibly fortunate, akin to old King Farouk, an Egyptian king known for wealth, yet lacks something significant.
But the only thing I ain't got baby I ain't got you
Reiterates the absence of the person he desires despite his luck and possessions.
I got a big diamond watch sittin' on my wrist
Owns a valuable diamond watch, but it doesn't influence the person he wants.
I try to tempt you baby but you just resist
Despite trying to allure the desired person, they resist his advances.
I made a deal with the devil babe I won't deny
Metaphorically references making desperate deals (symbolized by a deal with the devil) in pursuit of the desired person.
Until I got you in my arms I can't be satisfied
Expresses dissatisfaction and lack of contentment until he attains the person he craves.
I got a pound of caviar sitting home on ice
Has luxurious items like caviar at home, highlighting his opulent lifestyle.
I got a fancy foreign car that rides like paradise
Owns an extravagant foreign car providing luxurious comfort.
I got a hundred pretty women knockin' down my door
Despite numerous admirers, his desired person is absent.
And folks want to kiss me I ain't even seen before
People want to show affection even though he doesn't know them.
I been around the world and all across the seven seas
Has traveled extensively but hasn't found what he truly desires.
Been paid a king's ransom for doin' what comes naturally
Earned significant wealth effortlessly but lacks emotional fulfillment.
But I'm still the biggest fool honey this world ever knew
Despite his experiences, he considers himself foolish for not having the one thing he desires.
'Cause the only thing I ain't got baby I ain't got you
Repeated emphasis on lacking the presence of the desired person.
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