I Ain't Got Nobody
Heartache Harmony: Unrequited Love in Jimmy Rushing's Soulful Melody
Lyrics
There's been a sayin' goin' round
Introduction to a common saying or belief.
And I begin to think it's true
Expressing a growing belief in the saying's truth.
It's awful hard to love someone
Highlighting the difficulty of loving someone who doesn't reciprocate.
When they don't care about you
Emphasizing the challenge of unrequited love.
Once I had a lovin' gal
Reflecting on a past romantic relationship.
The sweetest little thing in town
Praising the ex-girlfriend as the sweetest in town.
But now she's gone and left me
Revealing the current status of the relationship – she left.
She done turn me down
Expressing the emotional impact of being rejected.
Now I ain't got nobody, and nobody cares for me!
Declaring the singer's current state of loneliness and lack of companionship.
That's why I'm sad and lonely,
Providing the reason for the singer's sadness – the absence of companionship.
Won't somebody come and take a chance with me?
Pleading for someone to take a chance and be with the singer.
I'll sing you love songs, honey, all the time,
Promising to express love through songs if reciprocated.
If you'll only say you'll be sweet gal of mine,
Seeking a commitment to a romantic relationship.
Oh, I ain't got nobody, nobody cares for me!
Reiterating the singer's loneliness and lack of companionship.
I'll sing you love songs, honey, all the time,
Repeating the offer to sing love songs in exchange for affection.
If you'll only say you'll be sweet gal of mine,
Reiterating the desire for a committed relationship.
Oh, I ain't got nobody, nobody cares for me!
Reaffirming the singer's current state of loneliness and longing for companionship.
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