Nothing But You – English Lyrics

• By: Paul van Dyk
• Album: REFLECTIONS

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Paul van Dyk's "Nothing But You" offers a unique opportunity to connect with Norwegian. The song's core, a simple yet profound phrase, is repeated, making it easy to grasp its meaning and pronunciation. This classic trance track is special not only for its euphoric melody but also for its universal message of love, making the learning experience both emotional and memorable.

[English]

Jeg har ingenting

Men jeg har alt

Når jeg har deg

Jeg har ingenting

Men jeg har alt

Når jeg har deg

Jeg har ingenting

Men jeg har alt

Når jeg har deg

Key Grammar Structures

• Jeg har ingenting

  ➔ present simple (have)

  ➔ The verb "har" is the present‑simple form of "have". The word ""ingenting"" means "nothing".

• Men jeg har alt

  ➔ contrastive coordinating conjunction (but)

  ➔ The word ""Men"" introduces a contrast: "but".

• Når jeg har deg

  ➔ subordinating temporal conjunction (when)

  ➔ The word ""Når"" introduces a temporal clause meaning "when".

• Jeg har ingenting

  ➔ negative indefinite pronoun (nothing)

  ➔ The word ""ingenting"" functions as a negative indefinite pronoun meaning "nothing".

• Jeg har alt

  ➔ indefinite pronoun (everything)

  ➔ The word ""alt"" is an indefinite pronoun meaning "everything" or "all".

• Men jeg har alt

  ➔ coordination of two independent clauses

  ➔ The conjunction ""Men"" joins two independent statements: "jeg har ingenting" and "jeg har alt".

• Når jeg har deg, har jeg alt

  ➔ inversion after a temporal clause; subject‑verb order

  ➔ After the temporal clause "Når jeg har deg", the main clause starts with the verb "har" before the subject "jeg" – an inversion for emphasis.

• Jeg har ingenting, men jeg har alt

  ➔ comma splice with coordinating conjunction; contrastive meaning

  ➔ The comma separates two clauses that are linked by the contrasting conjunction "men" (but).