You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
00. Daryl Hall & John Oates Lyrics
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Anymore when I kiss your lips
And there's no tenderness
Like before in your finger tips
You're trying hard not to show it
(Baby)
But baby, baby I know it
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone, oh, oh, oh
There's no welcome look in your eyes
When I reach for you
And girl you're starting to
Criticize little things I do
Ooh, it makes me just feel like crying
(Baby)
'Cause baby, something beautiful's dying
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone, oh, oh, oh
Baby baby, I get down on my knees for you
(Get down on my knees)
If you would only love me like you used to do, oh, oh
(If you would only love me, love me)
We had a love, a love, a love you don't find everyday
(A love you don't find)
So don't, don't, don't let it slip away
(Away)
I said baby
(Baby)
Baby
(Baby)
(I'm beggin' you please)
I'm begging you please
I need your love
(I need your love)
I need your love
So bring it on back
(Bring it on back)
Now bring it on back
Now bring it on back
You've got to bring back that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
And I can't go on oh, oh, oh
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
The song "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" by Daryl Hall & John Oates has a relatable theme of relationship troubles. The lyrics portray a man who is disheartened by the changes in the behavior of his partner. He misses the tenderness and intimacy that existed before and realizes that her love for him has faded away. However, he still loves her and is willing to do anything to bring the spark back into their relationship. He begs her to return the love they had before, urging her to bring back that lovin' feeling.
The opening lines set the tone for the song as the singer talks about how the partner never closes their eyes when he kisses her, suggesting that there is no longer any passion between them. The singer continues to lament about the lack of tenderness that was present in their relationship, and how his partner criticizes him instead of showing him affection. He expresses his vulnerability and the pain he feels as the relationship suffers.
The song's catchy chorus emphasizes the importance of bringing back the love that has been lost. The lyrics reflect the singer's desperation to restore the relationship to its previous state.
Overall, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" by Daryl Hall & John Oates is a classic song that captures the essence of lost love, the desire to revive it, and the heartbreak that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
You never close your eyes
You don't close your eyes anymore when I kiss you.
Anymore when I kiss your lips
You don't close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips.
And there's no tenderness
You're not as gentle as you used to be.
Like before in your finger tips
I don't feel the same tenderness in your touch as before.
You're trying hard not to show it
You're attempting to hide it from me.
(Baby)
But baby, baby I know it
But I know it, my dear.
You've lost that lovin' feeling
You've lost your love for me.
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Oh, the feeling of love that we used to have.
You've lost that lovin' feeling
You've lost your love for me.
Now it's gone, gone, gone, oh, oh, oh
Now it's completely lost.
There's no welcome look in your eyes
You don't greet me with warmth in your eyes.
When I reach for you
When I try to touch you.
And girl you're starting to
And, my dear, you're starting to.
Criticize little things I do
Complaining about trivial things I do.
Ooh, it makes me just feel like crying
It makes me sad to the point of crying.
(Baby)
'Cause baby, something beautiful's dying
Because something beautiful is dying, my dear.
Baby baby, I get down on my knees for you
My dear, I beg you, I plead with you.
(Get down on my knees)
If you would only love me like you used to do, oh, oh
If only you would love me like you used to.
(If you would only love me, love me)
We had a love, a love, a love you don't find everyday
We had an extraordinary love.
(A love you don't find)
So don't, don't, don't let it slip away
So don't let it disappear.
(Away)
I said baby
I said, my dear.
(Baby)
Baby
My dear.
(Baby)
(I'm beggin' you please)
I'm begging you please
I plead with you, my dear.
I need your love
I need your love, my dear.
(I need your love)
So bring it on back
So please bring it back to me.
(Bring it on back)
Now bring it on back
Now, please bring it back to me.
Now bring it on back
Now, please bring it back to me.
You've got to bring back that lovin' feeling
You must revive that feeling of love.
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Oh, that feeling of love.
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Revive that feeling of love.
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
Because it's completely gone.
And I can't go on oh, oh, oh
And I can't go on without your love.
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Revive that feeling of love.
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Oh, that feeling of love.
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Revive that feeling of love.
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
Because it's completely gone.
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Revive that feeling of love.
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Oh, that feeling of love.
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Revive that feeling of love.
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
Because it's completely gone.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: BARRY MANN, PHIL SPECTOR, CYNTHIA WEIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alexandersmith5429
You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips
And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
You're trying hard not to show it
(Baby)
But baby, baby I know it
You've lost that lovin' feelin'
Oh that lovin' feelin'
You've lost that lovin' feelin'
Now it's gone, gone, gone, oh, oh, oh
There's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you
And girl you're starting to criticize little things I do
Ooh, it makes me just feel like cryin'
(Baby)
'Cause baby something beautiful's dyin'
You've lost that lovin' feelin'
Oh that lovin' feelin'
You've lost that lovin' feelin'
Not it's gone, gone, gone, oh, oh, oh
Baby, baby, I get down on my knees for you
(Get down on my knees)
If you would only love me like you used to do
(If you would only love me, love me)
We had a love, a love, a love you don't find everyday
(A love you don't find)
So don't, don't, don't let it slip away
(Away)
I said, "Baby"
(Baby)
Baby
(Baby)
(I'm beggin' you please)
I'm beggin' you please
I need your love
(I need your love)
I need your love
So bring it on back
(Bring it on back)
Now bring it on back
(Now bring it on back)
You've got to bring back that lovin' feelin'
Oh that lovin' feelin'
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
And I can't go on, oh, oh, oh
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
Oh that lovin' feelin'
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
Oh that lovin' feelin'
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
Oh that lovin' feelin'
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
@appleiiee
In light of recent events: I dedicate this song to Hall and Oates in the hopes they become friends again. Peace to you both. ☮💜🙂
@gmhitsrecord
Amen.🙏🏼
@SnowDog0
It so upsetting to hear this news. They are literally performing a Righteous Brother song. I know there is more to the lawsuit but at the very least John should be able to perform songs solo and Daryl should be able to get financial credit. Hard to choose sides.
@relaxingandsoothing4374
I hear that. Can you imagine they work things out and perform this song and She's Gone live? Of course there are many other hits. Push every disagreement aside, clean slate.
@cindymorin6449
@@SnowDog0 The song part is not in the lawsuit. It's part of the restraining order that came from the judge after Hall filed his claim. John tried selling his share of their joint venture to a 3rd party. So, because of that, both of them had to sit down with an arbitrator to agree on which songs each one can or can't sing on his own. Due to the lawsuit and royalties that come from their songs, until it's settled, there's a freeze on some of the songs and everything else that involved the Hall & Oats logo.
I don't think they'll ever come back together because they haven't been in years. Plus, believe it or not, they were never friends. They were/are business partners and nothing more. Hall even said that they hardly do anything outside of business and only come together when they go on stage.
@cindymorin6449
I seriously doubt they'll ever will be friends because they never were nor do I see them singing together ever again. Hall said that all they ever did was share a stage. They never did much of anything together on a personal level. It was all business with them. In Hall's eyes, according to the lawsuit, John went behind his back and tried to sell off his share of their joint venture business which he cannot do as per the contract they have with each other in regards to this.
It's sad...Hall feels betrayed as a business partner of over 50 years together. It doesn't look good for John who's claiming he didn't do anything wrong. Let's see what happens. There's obviously enough evidence there since a judge approved a restraining order which makes it impossible for either one to sell or really do anything at this point that involves around their music until this is completely settled.
It'll soon come to light and if what Darryl is accusing John of doing is true, then I'll have no respect left for John for doing this after being together for over 59 years!
@topnotch4564
I Never knew they Rocked this Classic.
@user-sd5xe5dz2t
Fantastic cover of a classic
@mcorsaro75
John has a great voice
@dacevillen7093
Me and my son would sing the shit out of this song but only in the work truck, he was about 5 at the time and those were the best of times. waiting on a grand child now to sing the shit out of this song AGAIN