Nobody Like You
Unique Desires: Exploring the Complexities of Longing in 'Nobody Like You'
Lyrics
Ain't nobody like you, ain't nobody like you
Acknowledging the uniqueness of someone, emphasizing there is no one comparable to them.
Ain't nobody like you, ain't nobody like you
Reiteration of the uniqueness of the person, emphasizing their unparalleled qualities.
Though you don't do the time and you know it's mine
Observation that the person avoids consequences or responsibilities, yet the speaker claims the connection.
You get what you want but I don't know how My one desire, the object of my fire
Expressing confusion about the person's motivations and desires, while highlighting their importance as the speaker's primary longing.
Is the past and future of my life
Describing the person as both the source of past experiences and the hope for the future, suggesting a significant role in the speaker's life.
Though I'm trying hard
Admitting to putting effort into a situation or relationship.
I know it seems that I don't
Recognizing a perceived lack of effort, possibly in maintaining the relationship.
And I feel way too much to cry
Expressing emotional intensity too great for tears, indicating a deep emotional struggle.
And I'm finding out that it doesn't pay to smile
Realizing that smiling or pretending happiness may not be rewarding.
Finding out is always hard
Acknowledging the difficulty in discovering certain truths.
Ain't nobody like you, ain't nobody like you
Repeated emphasis on the uniqueness of the person in question.
Ain't nobody like you, ain't nobody like you
-Ain't nobody like you, ain't nobody like you
-Ain't nobody like what I like
Highlighting the distinctive nature of the speaker's preferences.
There's a plan that I chase
Mentioning a plan or goal the speaker is pursuing.
But I don't think I will race
Expressing uncertainty about actively participating in a race towards the goal.
Cuz I know somehow I'll be at the finish line
Believing in eventual success or achievement despite uncertainties.
I deserve all that I've got
Claiming entitlement to what the speaker has acquired or achieved.
Though I know it's not a lot
Recognizing that the accomplishments might not be extensive, but they contribute to the speaker's mental stability.
But it keeps me in my steady state of mind
Stating that the modest achievements maintain a steady state of mind.
Yes it keeps me in my steady state of mind
Reiterating the role of achievements in maintaining mental equilibrium.
Though I'm tryin' hard
Repeating the speaker's effort in a situation or relationship.
It seems that I don't
Highlighting the perceived lack of effort despite the speaker's attempts.
And I feel way too much to cry
Expressing intense emotions that prevent the speaker from crying.
And I'm finding out, that it doesn't pay to smile
Realizing that feigning happiness may not lead to positive outcomes.
Finding out is always hard
Repeated emphasis on the difficulty of discovering certain truths.
Finding out is always hard
-Finding out is always hard
-Finding out is always hard
-Ain't nobody like you, ain't nobody like you
Reiterated emphasis on the unique qualities of the person being addressed.
Ain't nobody like you, ain't nobody like you
-Ain't nobody like you, ain't nobody like you
-Ain't nobody like what I like
Reiterating the distinctiveness of the speaker's preferences and likes.
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