Keith Sweat, Nobody | Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶

In the 147^th edition of Throwback Vibez (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Nobody” by Keith Sweat featuring Athena Cage.

The vibes, the vibes, those Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶! Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 is a column that celebrates awesome songs from the past.  The records that grace this column are older, but that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re ancient – no fossils 🦴! All genres of music are welcome. In the 147^th edition of Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 (2025), we recollect and reflect on “Nobody” performed by Keith Sweat.

Keith Sweat, Keith Sweat [📷: Elektra]

“Nobody” is sexy, period. Keith Sweat expresses the desires of his heart (and love below) on this smooth, utterly sensual ballad. Supported by a lushly produced backdrop that is characteristic of the ‘90s R&B sound, Sweat is on autopilot from the jump.  “I want your body ‘til the very last drop,” he sings in the first verse, and continues, “I want you to holler when you want me to stop.” Oh, snap, Keith! Athena Cage takes the reins in the second verse, matching the potent loving Sweat touted in the first.  “Don’t be afraid ‘cause I won’t bite,” she sings, and adds, “I promise to give it to you the way you like.” Following their respective verses, each leads the irresistible chorus, with slight variations. This is the main reason why “Nobody” is an all-time vibe!

“And who can love you like me (Nobody)

Who can sex you like me? (Nobody)

Who can treat you like me, my baby? (Nobody)

Nobody, baby (Nobody)

And who can do it like me (Nobody)

Who can give you what you need (Nobody)

Who can do you all night long? (Nobody)

Nobody, baby.”

Beyond the centerpiece, there is a refrain, highlighted by the phrase, “On, on, on, and on, on” (referring to the band playing) as well as the bridge (“I want you right now for my lover…”). Ultimately, “Nobody” is a timeless love and sex song that requires no extensive analysis.  It speaks volumes all by itself.  Both Keith and Athena deliver incredible, nuanced, and sexy vocal performances.