“Nobody’s Darling But Mine” is one of those timeless songs that hits right in the heart, evoking a bittersweet ache that anyone who’s ever loved can feel. It’s got this old, comforting soul, like a letter from the past with words that linger long after the music fades. Written by Jimmie Davis in 1935, this tune was born in an era when people were clinging to whatever beauty they could find, especially in love songs. The lyrics are simple, direct, and filled with yearning, and that’s part of what makes it so timeless. It’s not dressed up in flowery language or flashy metaphors; it’s raw and real, asking for loyalty in a world that feels so fragile.
Imagine listening to it late at night, when the world is quiet. There’s something haunting in the way the song describes wanting to be remembered and loved even if life pulls people apart. This isn’t just a song about romance; it’s about the hope that someone will hold your memory close, even if time and distance have their way. It’s like Davis wrote it for all of us who have ever feared being forgotten.
Over the years, the song has been covered by a diverse range of artists, each bringing a unique touch that underscores its universality. And whether you’re listening to it sung by a country crooner or an old folk singer, there’s a consistent honesty that rings through. It’s a song that seems to reach across generations, a reminder that some feelings are as old as time and just as enduring
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Lyrics
Come lay by my side little darlin’ come lay your cool hand on my brow
Promise me that you will always be nobody’s darlin’ but mine
You’re as sweet as the flowers of springtime
You’re as pure as the dew from the rose
And I’d rather be somebody’s darlin’ than a poor boy that nobody knows
Be nobody’s darlin’ but mine love be honest be faithful be kind
And promise me that you will always be nobody’s darlin’ but mine
Goodbye, goodbye little darlin’ I’m leaving this cold world behind
So promise me that you will never be nobody’s darlin’ but mine