Nobody Like U – English Lyrics

• By: 4*TOWN

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the world of English language learning with "Nobody Like U" by the fictional sensation 4*TOWN! This song, penned by the incredible Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell, is a perfect blend of catchy melodies and authentic early 2000s boy band charm, making it incredibly enjoyable for learners. You'll grasp everyday English expressions related to affection, loyalty, and unwavering support, such as "never not on my mind" and "ride or die." The clear pronunciation and repetitive chorus make the lyrics easy to follow, aiding in vocabulary acquisition and understanding basic sentence structures. Beyond its musical appeal, the song's dual interpretation, reflecting both romantic crushes and the powerful bonds of friendship as seen in "Turning Red," offers a rich context for exploring emotional nuances in English.

[English]

(crowd chanting "4town!")

- 4town! 4town! - 4town! 4town!

(crowd chanting "4town!")

- Let's go!

- (hyperventilating) I'm so nervous.

(crowd screaming)

- [Crowd] 4! 3!

2! 1!

("Nobody Like You" by 4town)

- Oh my God!

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ I've never met nobody like you ♪

♪ Had friends and I've had buddies ♪

♪ It's true ♪

♪ But they don't turn my tummy ♪

♪ The way you do ♪

♪ I've never met nobody like you ♪

(crowd screaming)

♪ Oh yeah ♪

♪ You're never not on my mind ♪

♪ Oh my oh my ♪

♪ I'm never not by your side ♪

♪ Your side your side ♪

♪ I'm never gon' let you cry ♪

♪ Oh cry don't cry ♪

♪ I'll never not be your ride or die ♪

♪ Alright ♪

♪ Let's call it what it is ♪

♪ It's a masterpiece ♪

♪ Got a whole lotta love for them city streets ♪

♪ Glendale ♪

♪ Tonight is the place to be ♪

♪ Got a big boom box and a new CD ♪

♪ Come on ♪

♪ Come on everybody let's tear it up ♪

♪ If you want mad skills you can share with us ♪

♪ I want ♪

♪ I want everybody to stop and stare ♪

♪ And you know why it's me ♪

♪ Robaire ♪

- It's too good. - Yeah.

(4town laughing)

♪ Let's go ♪

♪ You're never not on my mind ♪

♪ Oh my oh my ♪

♪ I'm never not by your side ♪

♪ Your side your side ♪

♪ I'm never gon' let you cry ♪

♪ Oh cry don't cry ♪

♪ I'll never not be your ride or die ♪

♪ Alright ♪

(crowd screaming)

♪ Like you ♪

♪ Like you like you ♪

♪ Like you ♪

♪ Like you like you ♪

♪ I've never met nobody like you ♪

♪ Had friends and I've had buddies ♪

♪ It's true ♪

♪ But they don't turn my tummy the way you do ♪

♪ I've never met nobody like you ♪

♪ You're never not on my mind ♪

♪ Oh my oh my ♪

♪ I'm never not by your side ♪

♪ Your side your side ♪

♪ I'm never gon' let you cry ♪

♪ Oh cry don't cry ♪

♪ I'll never not be your ride or die ♪

♪ Alright ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
nobody /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/ A2	pronoun - no person; not anyone
friends /frɛndz/ A1	noun - people whom one knows and has a bond of mutual affection
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or point in space
big /bɪɡ/ A1	adjective - of considerable size or extent
skills /skɪlz/ B1	noun - the ability to do something well
city /ˈsɪti/ A1	noun - a large town
tonight /təˈnaɪt/ A2	adverb - on the night of the present day
masterpiece /ˈmæstərˌpiːs/ B2	noun - a work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
ride /raɪd/ A1	verb - to sit on and control the movement of a vehicle
let /lɛt/ A2	verb - to allow or permit
go /ɡoʊ/ A1	verb - to move from one place to another
turn /tɜrn/ A2	verb - to move in a circular direction
tummy /ˈtʌmi/ A2	noun - informal term for stomach

Key Grammar Structures

• I've never met nobody like you

  ➔ Double negative (technically grammatically incorrect in formal English, but common in informal speech/song lyrics)

  ➔ The use of "never" and "nobody" creates a double negative. Standard English would require 'I've never met anybody like you' or 'I've met nobody like you'. The double negative is used here for emphasis and style, typical of informal language. It breaks the formal rule that two negatives cancel each other out.

• You're never not on my mind

  ➔ Double negative (similar explanation as above)

  ➔ Again, this utilizes a double negative. The intended meaning is 'You are always on my mind.' The double negative adds emphasis and a more casual tone.

• I'm never gon' let you cry

  ➔ Informal contraction 'gon'' (going to)

  ➔ 'Gon'' is a very informal and dialectal contraction of 'going to'. Its use indicates a casual and often youthful style.

• I'll never not be your ride or die

  ➔ Double negative, future tense with contraction, idiom ('ride or die')

  ➔ This sentence contains a double negative ('never not'), a future tense contraction ('I'll'), and the idiom 'ride or die' (meaning someone who is extremely loyal and supportive, no matter what). The double negative means 'I will always be your ride or die.' The idiom adds a strong emotional element.