Nobody Loves You
Yoko Ono · Other Songs - Yoko Ono
Nobody sees you when you're on cloud nine.
Ev'rybody's hustlin' for a buck and a dime,
I'll scratch your back and you'll scratch mine.
I've been across to the other side,
I've shown you ev'rything, I got nothing to hide.
And still you ask me, do I love you?
What it is? what it is?
All I can tell you is it's all show biz,
All I can tell you is it's all show biz.
Nobody loves you when you're down and out,
Nobody knows you when you're on cloud nine.
Ev'rybody's hustlin' for a buck and a dime,
I'll scratch your back and you knife mine.
I've been across the water now so many times,
I've seen the one-eyed witchdoctor leading the blind.
And still you ask me, do I love you?
What you say? what you say?
Ev'ry time I put my finger on it, it slips away,
Ev'ry time I put my finger on it, it slips away.
Well, I get up in the morning
And I'm looking in the mirror to see, oo-wee!
Then I'm lying in the darkness
And I know I can't get to sleep, oo-wee!
Nobody loves you when you're old and grey,
Nobody needs you when you're upside down.
Ev'rybody's hollerin' 'bout their own birthday,
Ev'rybody loves you when you're six foot in the ground.
Nobody Loves You
Yoko Ono's "Nobody Loves You" stands as a poignant song in her extensive catalog of solo work, reflecting her enduring commitment to exploring themes of isolation and emotional vulnerability. Released during a period where she focused intensely on personal expression outside of her partnership with John Lennon, the track exemplifies her ability to distill complex feelings into accessible musical forms. The song's placement within her broader discography highlights her consistent effort to address the human condition through sound, often blending minimalist structures with deeply personal lyrics. As a standalone recording, it captures a specific moment in her artistic journey, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into her perspective on relationships and solitude without relying on the collaborative dynamics of her earlier work.