Ain't Nobody's Problem
Embracing Solitude: The Lumineers' Tale of Independence in 'Ain't Nobody's Problem'
Lyrics
Well, I ain't nobody's problem but my own
Expressing self-reliance and independence, taking responsibility for personal issues.
Said I ain't nobody's problem but my own
Reiterating the declaration of being responsible for oneself, emphasizing independence.
Said I ain't nobody's issue, don't you come around, baby, I don't miss you at all
Rejecting the idea of being someone else's problem, asserting detachment from past connections.
Ain't nobody's problem but my own
Emphasizing the self-reliant stance, reiterating that personal matters are internal and not others' concern.
Well I found myself a place
Reflecting on finding a personal space or identity.
Every smile that you waste
Highlighting the emotional cost of wasted smiles.
Every other careless look you ever tossed aside
Addressing disregard through careless looks tossed aside by someone.
In my heart I know it's true
Asserting a realization in the heart about the impossibility of continuing to love.
That I can't go on loving you
Acknowledging the difficulty in continuing a relationship.
And that's the truth
Stating a painful truth about the situation.
It don't feel good, but, honey, it feels right
Acknowledging the discomfort but suggesting that ending the relationship feels right.
'Cause, I ain't nobody's problem but my own
Repeating the declaration of being one's own problem, reinforcing self-reliance.
Said I ain't nobody's problem but my own
Emphasizing again that the speaker is solely responsible for their issues.
Said I ain't nobody's issue, don't you come around, baby, I don't miss you at all
Rejecting the idea of being someone else's problem and expressing a lack of longing.
Ain't nobody's problem but my own
Reiterating the self-reliant stance and personal responsibility.
Well of love I've had my share, I got plenty of people really willing to care
Acknowledging past experiences of love but emphasizing self-sufficiency.
At times I might get wicked in my pride
Admitting occasional pride but justifying it as part of the speaker's character.
But I smoked that mountain air, honey, I've been here, and I've been there
Recalling diverse experiences and travels, suggesting resilience.
At times I might get lonely, honey, I don't cry
Admitting moments of loneliness without succumbing to tears.
'Cause, I ain't nobody's problem but my own
Reaffirming personal responsibility and independence in handling problems.
Said I ain't nobody's problem but my own
Restating the theme of being solely responsible for one's issues.
Said I ain't nobody's issue, don't you come around, baby, I don't miss you at all
Rejecting the idea of being someone else's problem and expressing indifference.
Ain't nobody's problem but my own
Reiterating the self-reliant stance and taking ownership of problems.
There's times at night when it's cold outside, the moon don't shine, the winds are crying
Describing a lonely and cold night, pondering the possibility of reconnection.
I wonder if you're at home and you might let me back inside
Expressing a desire to return home and seek warmth, questioning if acceptance is possible.
We can huddle up by the old stove, we can kindle up some burned out coals
Imagining a return to familiar comforts, invoking a sense of nostalgia.
And we can love ourselves like the days of old
Suggesting a return to a more genuine and simpler form of love.
Said no, no, no, no, no
Asserting a clear refusal to re-enter the past relationship.
'Cause, I ain't nobody's problem but my own
Reaffirming the self-reliant stance, stating that personal problems belong to the speaker alone.
Said I ain't nobody's problem but my own
Emphasizing personal responsibility for issues and asserting independence.
Said I ain't nobody's issue, don't you come around, baby, I don't miss you at all
Rejecting the idea of being someone else's problem, expressing a lack of emotional attachment.
Ain't nobody's problem but my own
Reiterating the self-reliant stance and ownership of personal problems.
Well, I ain't nobody's problem but my own
Restating the theme of being solely responsible for one's problems.
Said I ain't nobody's problem but my own
Reiterating the declaration of being one's own problem, emphasizing self-reliance.
Said I ain't nobody's issue, don't you come around, baby, I don't miss you at all
Rejecting the idea of being someone else's problem, expressing indifference and lack of longing.
Ain't nobody's problem but my own
Affirming personal responsibility and independence in handling problems.
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