Non Ho Che Te Lyrics in English Ligabue

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Below, I translated the lyrics of the song Non Ho Che Te by Ligabue from Italian to English.

Hell is only a matter of time

At some point it shows up, period

At some point they closed

The main entrance

And said, "You've lost your job"

It's true, my job has always been lousy

But I've always called it 'my job'

And they kept moving retirement a bit further ahead

But that's the last thing on my mind now

I've got nothing but you

I'm sorry if I offer you so little

I've got nothing but you

I wanted to give you everything I should have

I wanted to give you everything I would've wanted

Hell is only a personal matter

Suddenly the place you hang out

At the bank they're polite

But they don't give me anything

The same politeness as snakes

The days are long, they don't want to end

The lights are almost all out

The union calls for another mobilization

For the ones still in there

I've got nothing but you

What did I do to deserve so much?

I've got nothing but you

I'm sorry if I won't give you enough

I'm sorry if I'll ask you for patience

And the other day I saw the boss

His eyes were swollen, his jacket needed ironing

He saw me, turned away, he was sick

His eyes were empty, his beard needed shaving

Hell is only a matter of heat

How come I feel the chill in my bones?

What do you do with a man who doesn't have a job?

Of all those 'I'd like to but I can't'?

You should see how dark it is under this sun

But it's much better if you don't see anything

You should see where somebody's thoughts end up

You should see, love, how scary they are

I've got nothing but you

I'm sorry if I offer you so little

I've got nothing but you

I wanted to give you everything I should have

I've got nothing but you

What did I do to deserve so much

I've got nothing but you

I'm sorry if I won't give you enough

I'm sorry if I'll ask you for patience

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Luciano Ligabue

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infame — infamous / disgraceful

Infame translates to "infamous" or "disgraceful". It's a strong adjective that isn't commonly found in everyday conversation or many pop songs, making it stand out.

In the song, Ligabue uses it to describe his work: "E' vero il mio lavoro è sempre stato infame" (It's true my job has always been disgraceful). This word immediately conveys a sense of hardship and struggle, hinting at the song's deeper themes of economic difficulty and personal resilience, making it an enticing word to explore further.

What happens when work, routine and certainty suddenly vanish? In Non Ho Che Te ("I Have Nothing but You"), Italian rocker Ligabue steps into the shoes of a laid-off worker who watches his world crumble. Factories close, the bank smiles but refuses loans, and union rallies offer little hope. The singer calls this spiral “hell,” yet he reminds us it is temporary, personal and painfully cold. Stripped of a paycheck and pride, he now measures his worth by what he can still give: unwavering love.

The chorus is a raw confession: "Non ho che te… Ti chiedo scusa se ti offro così poco" – “I have only you… I’m sorry I can offer so little.” Jobless, he feels he owns nothing but the devotion he pours into his partner. The song mixes biting social commentary with heartfelt romance, showing how economic hardship can shrink someone’s universe to a single, precious relationship. Despite the gloom, Ligabue’s message is quietly uplifting: even when the world says no, love can still say yes.

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