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If I Ain't Got You Lyrics

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If I Ain't Got You Lyrics

Some people live for the fortune Some people live just for the fame Some people live for the power, yeah Some people live just to play the game Some people think that the physical things Define what's within And I've been there before but that life's a bore So full of the superficial Some people want it all But I don't want nothing at all If it ain't you, baby If I ain't got you, baby Some people want diamond rings Some just want everything But everything means nothing If I ain't got you, yeah Some people search for a fountain That promises forever young (Ya know) Some people need three dozen roses And that's the only way to prove you love them Hand me the world on a silver platter And what good would it be? With no one to share With no one who truly cares for me Some people want it all But I don't want nothing at all If it ain't you, baby If I ain't got you, baby Some people want diamond rings Some just want everything But everything means nothing If I ain't got you, you, you Some people want it all But I don't want nothing at all If it ain't you, baby If I ain't got you, baby Some people want diamond rings Some just want everything But everything means nothing If I ain't got you, yeah If I ain't got you with me, baby Ooh, ooh Said nothing in this whole wide world don't mean a thing If I ain't got you with me, baby

Meaning of If I Ain't Got You

“If I Ain’t Got You” is a soulful declaration of prioritizing genuine connection over material possessions and fleeting desires. Alicia Keys expresses her disillusionment with those who chase wealth, fame, and superficial gestures like extravagant gifts – “diamond rings,” “three dozen roses.” The song’s core message centers around the profound realization that true happiness isn't found in accumulating ‘everything,’ but rather in a single, meaningful relationship. It’s an anthem of contentment, acknowledging the emptiness of chasing external validation. The repeated refrain, "If I ain't got you, baby," emphasizes this central need for someone to share life with, someone who truly cares. Ultimately, Keys conveys a powerful sentiment: “nothing in this whole wide world don't mean a thing” without that one special person by her side.

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If I Ain't Got You Lyrics