Ain't Nobody But Me
Love's Deception Unveiled: Supertramp's Tale of Betrayal
Lyrics
Let me tell you a story that'll make a change,
Telling a transformative story
Let me tell you when I'm way out of range
Describing a situation when distant
It's about a man who's crueler than me,
Referring to a man crueler than the speaker
So promise not to cause a scene,
Asking not to create a scene
Heaven help the one's you love,
Expressing concern for loved ones
There's no big need for stars above
Downplaying the need for celestial guidance
Well, you can run, you, know he'll find you,
Implying pursuit and discovery
It don't matter now, just look behind you,
Suggesting that it's too late to escape
You had your warn, and you knew the score,
Referring to a warning and consequences
You got it wrong, and that means war
Stating an error leading to conflict
So, why'd you have to treat me rough,
Questioning harsh treatment
Your explanation's not enough
Rejecting an insufficient explanation
Ain't nobody but me,
Asserting individuality
Gonna lie for you, gonna die for you
Claiming readiness to lie and die for someone
Ain't no fish in the sea,
Using a metaphorical reference to commitment
Gonna sigh for you, gonna try for you,
Repeating commitment with intensity
Gonna lie for you, gonna die for you, Wooh
Emphasizing determination with enthusiasm
You see, I got a mental disposition,
Describing a fluctuating mental state
Sometimes, I'm mean, sometimes I'm vicious
Admitting occasional meanness and viciousness
I'm Dr. Jekyll, I'm Mr. Hyde,
Referencing Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, denoting duality
So if you want to stay alive,
Linking survival to compliance
Just give me all you've got to give,
Requesting full commitment
And, then perhaps I'll let you live
Suggesting survival in exchange for cooperation
Ain't nobody but me,
Reiterating commitment to self
Gonna lie for you, gonna die for you,
Repeating willingness to sacrifice for someone
Ain't no fish in the sea,
Restating commitment with a metaphor
Goin' sigh for you, gonna try for you,
Repeating determination and effort
Goin' lie for you, gonna die for you
Continuing to emphasize commitment
Goin' sigh for you, gonna try for you,
Reiterating determination and effort
Goin' lie for you, gonna die for you
Affirming the resolve to lie and die
(Hush) now baby, stop your crying,
Consoling or reassuring a distressed person
(Oh yes) I know that I've been lying,
Admitting to previous dishonesty
(Hush) now baby, stop your crying
Repeating consolation and admission
(Oh yes) I know that I've been lying
Reiterating previous dishonesty
(Hush) now baby, stop your crying
Continuing the cycle of comforting and confessing
(Oh yes) I know that I've been lying
Expressing familiarity with the cycle
(Hush) now baby, stop your crying
Repeating the comforting and confessing pattern
(Oh yes) I know that I've been lying
Acknowledging the familiarity with the situation
(Hush) now baby, stop your crying
Final acknowledgment and reassurance
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