Original Lyrics
English
[Verse 1]
You used to light up when I called to say, "I love you"
But these days, maybe those words don't hit the same, uh
All alone in this home that we built just thinking of you
Thought our light would never fade away
[Pre-Chorus]
But the fire don't burn like it used to, girl, no
Don't wanna let you go, but you know something's got to change
[Chorus]
Feels like I'm (I'm), I'm reaching out
With nothing left to hold on to
Feels like I'm (I'm), I'm reaching out
With nothing left to hold on to
[Verse 2]
I-I-I, I'm looking for the magic, I can't seem to find it in your eyes
The smile on your face that I used to make is long and gone, uh
And it kills me to think somewhere I lost my baby
Oh, wе been together so long
[Pre-Chorus]
But the firе don't burn like it used to, girl, no
Don't wanna let you go, but you know something's got to change, got to change
[Chorus]
Feels like I'm (I'm), I'm reaching out
With nothing left to hold on to
Feels like I'm (I'm), I'm reaching out
With nothing left to hold on to, baby
[Bridge]
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh
[Chorus]
It feels like I'm (I'm), I-I'm reaching out
With nothing left to hold on to
Feels like I'm (I'm), I'm reaching out
With nothing left to hold on to
[Outro]
Something's gotta change
We can't let our love slip away
I'm reaching out for you, baby
I need you to reach out and do the same, come on
Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah
You used to light up when I called to say, "I love you"
But these days, maybe those words don't hit the same, uh
All alone in this home that we built just thinking of you
Thought our light would never fade away
[Pre-Chorus]
But the fire don't burn like it used to, girl, no
Don't wanna let you go, but you know something's got to change
[Chorus]
Feels like I'm (I'm), I'm reaching out
With nothing left to hold on to
Feels like I'm (I'm), I'm reaching out
With nothing left to hold on to
[Verse 2]
I-I-I, I'm looking for the magic, I can't seem to find it in your eyes
The smile on your face that I used to make is long and gone, uh
And it kills me to think somewhere I lost my baby
Oh, wе been together so long
[Pre-Chorus]
But the firе don't burn like it used to, girl, no
Don't wanna let you go, but you know something's got to change, got to change
[Chorus]
Feels like I'm (I'm), I'm reaching out
With nothing left to hold on to
Feels like I'm (I'm), I'm reaching out
With nothing left to hold on to, baby
[Bridge]
Yeah, yeah, yeah, oh
[Chorus]
It feels like I'm (I'm), I-I'm reaching out
With nothing left to hold on to
Feels like I'm (I'm), I'm reaching out
With nothing left to hold on to
[Outro]
Something's gotta change
We can't let our love slip away
I'm reaching out for you, baby
I need you to reach out and do the same, come on
Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah
Translation
English
[Verso 1]
Antes te iluminabas cuando llamaba para decirte "te amo"
Pero últimamente, tal vez esas palabras ya no tienen el mismo efecto
Aquí a solas, en este hogar que construimos pensando en ti
Creía que nuestra luz nunca se apagaría
[Pre-estribillo]
Pero el fuego ya no arde como antes, chica, no
No quiero dejarte ir, pero sabes que algo tiene que cambiar
[Estribillo]
Siento que estoy (estoy), estoy intentando alcanzar algo
Sin nada a lo que aferrarme
Siento que estoy (estoy), estoy intentando alcanzar algo
Sin nada a lo que aferrarme
[Verso 2]
Busco la magia, pero no logro encontrarla en tus ojos
La sonrisa que yo solía provocar en tu rostro ha desaparecido hace tiempo
Y me mata pensar que en algún momento te perdí, amor mío
Oh, hemos estado juntos tanto tiempo
[Pre-estribillo]
Pero el fuego ya no arde como antes, chica, no
No quiero dejarte ir, pero sabes que algo tiene que cambiar, tiene que cambiar
[Estribillo]
Siento que estoy (estoy), estoy intentando alcanzar algo
Sin nada a lo que aferrarme
Siento que estoy (estoy), estoy intentando alcanzar algo
Sin nada a lo que aferrarme, amor
[Puente]
Sí, sí, sí, oh
[Estribillo]
Siento que estoy (estoy), estoy intentando alcanzar algo
Sin nada a lo que aferrarme
Siento que estoy (estoy), estoy intentando alcanzar algo
Sin nada a lo que aferrarme
[Outro]
Algo tiene que cambiar
No podemos dejar que nuestro amor se escape
Te estoy buscando, amor
Necesito que tú también lo intentes, vamos
Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah
Antes te iluminabas cuando llamaba para decirte "te amo"
Pero últimamente, tal vez esas palabras ya no tienen el mismo efecto
Aquí a solas, en este hogar que construimos pensando en ti
Creía que nuestra luz nunca se apagaría
[Pre-estribillo]
Pero el fuego ya no arde como antes, chica, no
No quiero dejarte ir, pero sabes que algo tiene que cambiar
[Estribillo]
Siento que estoy (estoy), estoy intentando alcanzar algo
Sin nada a lo que aferrarme
Siento que estoy (estoy), estoy intentando alcanzar algo
Sin nada a lo que aferrarme
[Verso 2]
Busco la magia, pero no logro encontrarla en tus ojos
La sonrisa que yo solía provocar en tu rostro ha desaparecido hace tiempo
Y me mata pensar que en algún momento te perdí, amor mío
Oh, hemos estado juntos tanto tiempo
[Pre-estribillo]
Pero el fuego ya no arde como antes, chica, no
No quiero dejarte ir, pero sabes que algo tiene que cambiar, tiene que cambiar
[Estribillo]
Siento que estoy (estoy), estoy intentando alcanzar algo
Sin nada a lo que aferrarme
Siento que estoy (estoy), estoy intentando alcanzar algo
Sin nada a lo que aferrarme, amor
[Puente]
Sí, sí, sí, oh
[Estribillo]
Siento que estoy (estoy), estoy intentando alcanzar algo
Sin nada a lo que aferrarme
Siento que estoy (estoy), estoy intentando alcanzar algo
Sin nada a lo que aferrarme
[Outro]
Algo tiene que cambiar
No podemos dejar que nuestro amor se escape
Te estoy buscando, amor
Necesito que tú también lo intentes, vamos
Ooh-ooh-ooh, oh-oh, ah-ah-ah, ah-ah
Meaning & Explanation
Nothing Left" is an emotional relationship ballad that explores the pain of watching a once-strong love slowly fade away. Throughout the song, the narrator reflects on how things have changed between him and his partner. What was once a passionate and loving relationship has become distant, leaving him feeling lost and desperate to save what remains.
In the first verse, the singer remembers a time when simple words like "I love you" brought happiness and excitement. Those words used to strengthen their connection, but now they no longer have the same impact. This change makes him realize that the emotional bond they once shared is weakening. The home they built together, which should be filled with warmth and love, now feels lonely because the relationship is no longer the same.
The pre-chorus introduces one of the song's central symbols: fire. The fire represents passion, affection, and emotional intimacy. When the singer says the fire doesn't burn like it used to, he is acknowledging that the excitement and closeness in the relationship have faded. Although he doesn't want to lose his partner, he understands that something must change if they are going to survive as a couple.
The chorus expresses the deepest emotional point of the song. The phrase "reaching out with nothing left to hold on to" suggests that the singer is making every effort to reconnect, but feels there is little left to save. He is emotionally exhausted and fears that the relationship may already be slipping away despite his attempts to hold it together.
In the second verse, he searches for the "magic" that once existed between them. He notices that the sparkle in his partner's eyes and the smile he once brought to her face have disappeared. This realization is heartbreaking because it forces him to confront the possibility that they have drifted apart over time. He wonders where things went wrong and blames himself for losing the connection they once shared.
The bridge and outro offer a small sense of hope. Rather than completely giving up, the singer asks his partner to reach back toward him. He believes their love can still be saved if both people are willing to fight for it. The song ends with a plea for mutual effort, emphasizing that relationships require commitment from both sides.
Overall, "Nothing Left" is a heartfelt song about fading love, emotional distance, regret, and the hope of rebuilding a relationship before it is too late.
In the first verse, the singer remembers a time when simple words like "I love you" brought happiness and excitement. Those words used to strengthen their connection, but now they no longer have the same impact. This change makes him realize that the emotional bond they once shared is weakening. The home they built together, which should be filled with warmth and love, now feels lonely because the relationship is no longer the same.
The pre-chorus introduces one of the song's central symbols: fire. The fire represents passion, affection, and emotional intimacy. When the singer says the fire doesn't burn like it used to, he is acknowledging that the excitement and closeness in the relationship have faded. Although he doesn't want to lose his partner, he understands that something must change if they are going to survive as a couple.
The chorus expresses the deepest emotional point of the song. The phrase "reaching out with nothing left to hold on to" suggests that the singer is making every effort to reconnect, but feels there is little left to save. He is emotionally exhausted and fears that the relationship may already be slipping away despite his attempts to hold it together.
In the second verse, he searches for the "magic" that once existed between them. He notices that the sparkle in his partner's eyes and the smile he once brought to her face have disappeared. This realization is heartbreaking because it forces him to confront the possibility that they have drifted apart over time. He wonders where things went wrong and blames himself for losing the connection they once shared.
The bridge and outro offer a small sense of hope. Rather than completely giving up, the singer asks his partner to reach back toward him. He believes their love can still be saved if both people are willing to fight for it. The song ends with a plea for mutual effort, emphasizing that relationships require commitment from both sides.
Overall, "Nothing Left" is a heartfelt song about fading love, emotional distance, regret, and the hope of rebuilding a relationship before it is too late.
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Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and performer known for ...
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