Being Nobody

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About Being Nobody

Being Nobody is a song produced by Richard X and recorded by English-Irish pop group Liberty X. It was released as the lead single from Richard X's debut studio album Richard X Presents His X-Factor Vol. 1 (2003), as well as the lead single from Liberty X's second studio album Being Somebody (2003). The song is a pseudo-mashup, taking the lyrics of Chaka Khan's signature song "Ain't Nobody" and placing them over an instrumental interpolation of The Human League's "Being Boiled". Additional elements from both songs were also used such as the recurring synth line from "Ain't Nobody" and the line "OK, ready? Let's do it." in the intro of the main mix are from the intro of "Being Boiled". 


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2003
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Captured effortlessly,
That's the way it was,
Happened so naturally,
I did not know it was love,
The next thing I felt was you,
Holding me close,
What was I gonna do? I let myself go 

And now we're flyin' through the stars,
I hope this night will last forever 

I've been waitin' for you,
It's been so long,
I knew just what I would do,
When I heard your song,
Filled my heart with your bliss,
You gave me freedom,
You knew I could not resist, I needed someone 

And now we're flyin' through the stars,
I hope this night will last forever, Oh oh oh oh 

Ain't nobody (nobody baby) 
Loves me better (loves me better) 
Makes me happy (so happy) 
Makes me feel this way 
Ain't nobody (nobody yeah yeah) 
Loves me better than you 

I wait for night time to come,
And bring you to me,
Can't believe I'm the one,
I was so lonely.
I feel like no one could feel,
I must be dreamin',
I want this dream to be real, I need this feelin' 

I make my wish upon a star,
And hope this night will last forever 

Ain't nobody (nobody baby) 
Loves me better (loves me better) 
Makes me happy (so happy) 
Makes me feel this way 
Ain't nobody (nobody yeah yeah) 
Loves me better than you 

At first you put your arms around me (First you put you arms around me) Then 
you put your charms around me (Then you put your charms around me)
I can't resist this sweet surrender (I can't resist this sweet surrender)
Oh my nights are warm and tender (oh my nights so warm and tender) 
We stare into each other's eyes (We stare into each others eyes) 
And what we see is no surprise (and what we see is no surprise) 
Got a feeling most will treasure (Got a feeling most will treasure) 
And a love so deep we cannot measure 

Ain't nobody (nobody baby) 
Loves me better (loves me better) 
Makes me happy (so happy) 
Makes me feel this way 
Ain't nobody (nobody yeah yeah) 
Loves me better than you 

Ain't nobody (nobody baby) 
Loves me better (loves me better) 
Makes me happy (so happy) 
Makes me feel this way
Ain't nobody (nobody yeah yeah)
Loves me better than you

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Richard X

Richard Philips, best known by his stage name Richard X, is a British songwriter and music producer. Gaining attention as a pioneer of the bootleg craze, Richard X has earned success as a producer and remixer. He has helmed hit singles for artists including Annie, Kelis, Liberty X, Rachel Stevens and Sugababes. According to an early issue of the now defunct Popworld magazine, Philips' alias comes from a postcard which was sealed with a kiss misinterpreted for the letter X. more »

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Written by: DAVID WOLINSKI, IAN MARSH, MARTYN WARE, PHILIP OAKEY

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15 facts about this song

COLLABORATION
"Being Nobody" is a musical collaboration between British-Irish pop group Liberty X and British producer Richard X.
MASHUP
The song is a mashup of two previous hits, "Ain't Nobody" by Rufus and Chaka Khan and "Being Boring" by Pet Shop Boys.
CHART SUCCESS
Released on 24 February 2003, "Being Nobody" reached number 3 in the UK Singles Chart.
GENRE
The song falls under the genre of Electronic, Pop, and Synthpop.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video for the song featured the Liberty X members as undercover secret agents.
CRITICAL RESPONSE
Critics appreciated the song for its unique combination of two very different tracks into a singularly cohesive piece of music.
ALBUM INCLUSION
The track was included on Liberty X's second studio album, “Being Somebody.”
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
Beyond the UK, the song also experienced chart success in Australia, Ireland, and several other European countries.
TRACK LENGTH
The radio edit version of "Being Nobody" runs for three minutes and thirty-six seconds.
RECORD LABEL
The song was released under the record label "Virgin Records".
UNIQUE BLEND
It stands out because it blends old-school funk and synth-pop seamlessly.
RELEASE FORMAT
The song was released both as a CD single and digital download. It included remixes by Richard X and other artists.
COVER VERSIONS
Richard X sampled "Ain't Nobody" and "Being Boring," among other tracks, to create a unique cover that still resonated with fans of the original songs.
TOP 40 HIT
"Being Nobody" was Liberty X's fifth consecutive Top 10 hit in the UK.
LEGACY
The song introduced a new sound to Liberty X’s repertoire and supported their status as one of the UK’s leading pop/R&B groups in the 2000s.

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