With Or Without You
48th St. Collective Lyrics


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See the stone set in your eyes
See the thorn twist in your side
I'll wait for you
Sleight of hand and twist of fate
On a bed of nails she makes me wait
And I wait, without you
With or without you
With or without you
Through the storm we reach the shore
You give it all but I want more
And I'm waiting for you
With or without you
With or without you
I can't live
With or without you
And you give yourself away
And you give yourself away
And you give
And you give
And you give yourself away
My hands are tied
My body bruised, she's got me with
Nothing to win and
Nothing left to lose
And you give yourself away
And you give yourself away
And you give
And you give
And you give yourself away
With or without you
With or without you
I can't live
With or without you
Oh
With or without you
With or without you
I can't live




With or without you
With or without you

Overall Meaning

The song "With or Without You" by 48th St. Collective is a cover of U2's original hit from 1987. The lyrics are emotional and intimate, delving into a complicated relationship where the singer is waiting for someone but struggling to decide if they should stay or leave.


The first verse describes the pain and hardship that the singer sees in their partner's eyes and the thorn that twists in their side. Despite this, the singer waits for their loved one. The second verse mentions the "bed of nails" that the singer is forced to wait on while their loved one struggles, and the chorus repeats the phrase "with or without you" several times. The singer is torn between their need for their partner and their inability to live with or without them.


The bridge of the song takes a turn as the singer talks about reaching the shore after going through a storm with their loved one, but still feeling like it's not enough. They can't live without their partner, even though they give so much of themselves away and the relationship is bruising them. The song ends with the chorus repeated several times, emphasizing the ongoing struggle between staying with their partner and leaving them behind.


Line by Line Meaning

See the stone set in your eyes
Looking into your eyes, I see a sense of sadness or hardship that you've endured.


See the thorn twist in your side
I can see that you're going through a tough time and it's causing you enduring pain or discomfort.


I'll wait for you
I'll be here to patiently support you, no matter what.


Sleight of hand and twist of fate
Life can be unpredictable, but I am trying my best to navigate it with you.


On a bed of nails she makes me wait
As I wait for you, it can feel uncomfortable or even painful at times, just like lying on a bed of nails.


And I wait, without you
I miss you when you're not here, but I'll continue to wait for you and your return.


With or without you
No matter what happens, I will always be here for you, whether together or apart.


With or without you
No matter what happens, I will always love and support you, with or without a romantic connection.


Through the storm we reach the shore
Together, we will weather any challenges or difficulties that come our way and ultimately come out stronger.


You give it all but I want more
I appreciate all that you do for me, but I still want more of your love and companionship.


And I'm waiting for you
As I wait for you to return to me, I remain hopeful and patient.


I can't live
My life would not be complete without you in it.


With or without you
I will always love and care for you, with or without a romantic relationship.


And you give yourself away
You are so selfless and giving, always putting others before yourself.


And you give
You constantly give of yourself to others, without expecting anything in return.


My hands are tied
I feel trapped, as if I cannot control the situation or the outcome.


My body bruised, she's got me with
The situation has left me feeling beaten down or worn out, almost as if I have been physically harmed.


Nothing to win and
Despite my efforts, it seems like there is nothing left for me to gain from this situation.


Nothing left to lose
At this point, I have already lost so much that there is really nothing else left for me to lose.


With or without you
I will continue to love and care for you, with or without a romantic relationship between us.


With or without you
No matter what happens, I will always be here for you, with or without a romantic connection.


I can't live
Without you in my life, it would feel incomplete or insufficient.


With or without you
Whether or not we are together romantically, our connection and love will remain strong and unbreakable.


Oh
This exclamation shows my passion and depth of feeling for you.


With or without you
No matter what happens, I will always be here for you, with or without a romantic connection.


With or without you
No matter what happens, our connection and bond will always remain strong and steadfast.


I can't live
My life would be incomplete without you in it.


With or without you
No matter what happens, I will always love and cherish you, with or without a romantic connection.


With or without you
Our connection and bond will always remain, with or without a romantic relationship between us.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Clayton, Dave Evans, Larry Mullen, Paul David Hewson

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Una de las canciones más esperadas de U2 en sus conciertos, esta versión sin duda para disfrutar en pareja