Lyrics
It's not the way you smile that touched my heart
Emphasizes that the person's smile didn't deeply affect the speaker.
It's not the way you kiss that tears my apart
Highlights that the impact comes from the way the person kisses, causing emotional pain.
But how many many many nights go by
Reflects on the numerous nights spent alone, contemplating the situation.
I sit alone at home and cry over you
Expresses the emotional turmoil of sitting alone and crying over the person.
What can I do, can't help myself
Conveys a sense of helplessness and inability to control the emotions.
'Cause baby it's you, baby it's you
Declares that the cause of the emotional struggle is the person referred to as "baby."
You should hear what they say about you (cheat, cheat)
Reports what others say about the person, accusing them of cheating.
They say, they say you never never ever been true (cheat, cheat)
Reiterates the allegations of the person's unfaithfulness, emphasizing the negative reputation.
Wo ho, it doesn't matter what they say
Dismisses the negative opinions of others, suggesting that the speaker will love the person regardless.
I know I'm gonna love you any old way
Asserts the speaker's commitment to love the person in their unique way, despite external judgments.
What can I do, then it's true
Reflects on the inevitability of the speaker's love, acknowledging the truth of their emotions.
Don't want nobody, nobody
Declares the speaker's desire for exclusivity, not wanting anyone else.
'Cause baby it's you, baby it's you
Reaffirms that the person is the cause of the speaker's intense emotions.
Wo ho, it doesn't matter what they say
Repeats the dismissal of external opinions, reinforcing the speaker's determination to love the person.
I know I'm gonna love you any old way
Restates the commitment to love the person despite external judgments.
What can I do, then it's true
Reiterates the inevitability of the speaker's love, accepting the truth of their emotions.
Don't want nobody, nobody
Affirms the speaker's exclusive desire for the person, rejecting others.
'Cause baby it's you
Concludes by restating that the person is the cause of the intense emotions.
Baby it's you, don't leave me all alone
Pleads with the person not to leave the speaker alone, emphasizing their emotional dependence.
Comment