I Ain't Never
Love's Complex Maze: Little Richard's Melodic Despair
Lyrics
Ain’t never, ain’t never
Expressing a sense of amazement or uniqueness, emphasizing the singer has never encountered anyone like the person being addressed.
Seen nobody like you
Reiterating the astonishment at the uniqueness of the individual in question.
No never, have I ever
Stating that, up until now, the singer has never come across someone similar to the addressed person.
Seen nobody like you
Reaffirming the unparalleled nature of the person being referred to.
You call me up, say you’ll meet me at nine
Describing a scenario where the person being sung to invites the singer to meet at a specific time.
I have to hurry, hurry but I’m there on time
Expressing the singer's urgency and commitment to being punctual for the rendezvous.
I walk right up and I knock on your door
Depicting the singer's arrival at the agreed location and action of knocking on the door.
The landlord said you don't live here no more
Revealing an unexpected obstacle as the landlord informs the singer that the person they are looking for no longer resides there.
Ain’t never, oh darlin’
Reiterating the singer's amazement at the uniqueness of the addressed person, using endearing terms like "darlin'."
Seen nobody like you
Emphasizing the singer's admiration for the individual despite the unexpected situation.
But I love ya, yes I love ya
Expressing love for the person despite the challenges and surprises encountered.
I love you just the same, oh baby
Affirming continued love for the addressed person, regardless of the circumstances.
Well, you tell me sweet things that you don’t mean
Describing the addressed person's tendency to say sweet things without genuine intent, creating a disorienting or unsettling experience.
You got me livin’ in a haunted dream
Conveying the emotional toll of living in a confusing and unsettling situation created by the addressed person.
You make me do things that I don’t wanna do
Highlighting the undesirable actions prompted by the addressed person, possibly reflecting inner conflicts.
My friends say Little Richard, what’s so wrong with you?
Addressing external opinions (from friends) about the singer's behavior, suggesting concern or confusion from others.
Ain’t never, no never
Reiterating the singer's ongoing amazement at the individual's uniqueness.
Seen nobody like you
Stating once again the singer's astonishment at the addressed person's unparalleled qualities.
But I love you, you know I love you
Affirming love for the person despite challenges, reinforcing the consistency of the singer's emotions.
And I love you just the same
Reiterating the singer's unwavering love for the addressed person.
I gotta love you just the same
Emphasizing the persistence of the singer's love, despite difficulties.
Don't you know I love ya?
Expressing love for the addressed person, emphasizing the absence of anyone else above them.
Baby I love ya, no one above
Reaffirming the depth of the singer's love and devotion.
Don't you know I love ya?
Continuing to express profound love for the addressed person.
I really love ya baby
Stating a strong emotional attachment and need for the person.
Don't you know I need ya?
Reiterating the singer's emotional need for the addressed person.
I wanna plead ya
Expressing a desire to plead and emphasize the depth of the singer's love.
I love ya, baby I love ya
Repeating the declaration of love and the singer's emotional attachment.
I really love ya, love ya
Emphasizing the singer's genuine and profound love for the addressed person.
Love ya, love ya, love ya
Continuing to express deep affection and love multiple times for emphasis.
I love ya, I love ya
Reiterating the singer's love for the addressed person.
I love ya, yes I love ya
Affirming love once again, expressing it as an unchanging and consistent emotion.
I love ya, I love ya
Continuing to declare love without reservation or hesitation.
I love ya, oh I love ya
Repeating the affirmation of love with heightened emotion and intensity.
I love ya, I love ya, I love ya
Further repeating the declaration of intense and unwavering love.
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