Lost Without You
Adrian Snell Lyrics


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I'm completely lost without you
It's impossible to see beyond you
Every time I think about you
Brings an aching deep inside

This house is far too quiet without you
Not looking for the life I lived before you
Every room, every space says something about you
There's simply nowhere safe to hide

Just can't imagine my world without you near
I don't understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan

Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much

The deep night sky stretches out forever
The distance from you seems greater than ever
And the moon, and the stars in all their splendour
Simply can't compete with you

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder
Well, your being away really makes me wonder
With this heart of mine so torn asunder
Until you're back, what shall I do?

Just can't imagine my world without you near
I don't understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan

Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being being
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much

Waking up is so sad without you
I open my eyes and I'm searching for you
Reaching out to wrap my arms around you
Feel the beating of your heart

All I ask is your voice, your eyes, your breathing
To hear and see and know the feeling




Of one who gives my life such meaning
Back within my grasp, my grasp

Overall Meaning

The song Lost Without You by Adrian Snell is a heartfelt ballad that depicts the pain of separation from a loved one. The lyrics convey a profound sense of loss and the difficulty in coping without the presence of a significant other. The first verse speaks of the impossibility of seeing beyond the person who is missed, implying that their absence is all-consuming. The second verse talks about the emptiness of the house and the pain of every room seemingly surface-level reminders of the loved one's absence. The chorus reveals an intense longing for the person to come back, as the singer is lost without them.


The bridge of the song emphasizes the depth of the longing for the loved one, with the stars and moon paling in comparison to their presence. The lyrics also reveal that the pain of separation may not necessarily make one's heart grow fonder but can leave them feeling adrift, as their world is incomplete without the presence of the loved one. The final verse speaks of waking up in despair and reaching for the comfort of the loved one's embrace. The singer's ultimate desire is for their significant other to be back in their life, offering a sense of completeness and meaning.


Overall, Lost Without You is a powerful expression of the emotional turmoil of separation and the intense desire for a loved one's return. The lyrics capture the pain of missing someone and wishing they were back. The song is a reminder that love is a force that can bind people together in profound ways, making life asunder when it is absent.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm completely lost without you
My life is incomplete without you in it


It's impossible to see beyond you
You are my world, my focus, my everything


Every time I think about you
You constantly occupy my thoughts


Brings an aching deep inside
My longing for you causes me physical pain


This house is far too quiet without you
Your absence has left a deafening silence in our home


Not looking for the life I lived before you
You have changed my life for the better and I don't want to go back to how things were before you


Every room, every space says something about you
Your presence lingers in every part of our home


There's simply nowhere safe to hide
I can't escape my memories of you, they surround me wherever I go


Just can't imagine my world without you near
You are such an integral part of my life that I can't picture living without you


I don't understand this fear
I am scared of losing you and the thought of being without you


Just get back as fast as you can
I need you back in my life as soon as possible


Whatever it takes whatever the plan
I am willing to do anything to have you back


Miss your life your way of living
I miss everything about you, even the way you lived your life


Miss your special way of being
You are unique and irreplaceable, and I miss everything that makes you you


Miss your laughter, miss your touch
I miss the sound of your laughter and the feeling of your touch


Miss you all so very, very much
I miss you more than words could ever express


The deep night sky stretches out forever
The world seems vast and endless without you


The distance from you seems greater than ever
Your absence has created an emotional chasm between us


And the moon, and the stars in all their splendour
Even the beauty of the night sky pales in comparison to you


Simply can't compete with you
You are incomparable and unparalleled in every way


They say absence makes the heart grow fonder
Being apart only intensifies my feelings for you


Well, your being away really makes me wonder
Your absence makes me doubt if I can go on without you


With this heart of mine so torn asunder
My heart feels broken and shattered without you


Until you're back, what shall I do?
I am lost and confused without you, and I don't know how to cope


Waking up is so sad without you
Starting my day without you is depressing and disheartening


I open my eyes and I'm searching for you
My first thought every day is of you, and I wish you were here with me


Reaching out to wrap my arms around you
I long to hold you and feel your warmth and presence beside me


Feel the beating of your heart
Your heartbeat is a reminder that you are alive and with me


All I ask is your voice, your eyes, your breathing
The sound of your voice, the love in your eyes, and the rhythm of your breathing are all that I need


To hear and see and know the feeling
Being able to experience your presence and love once again would be everything to me


Of one who gives my life such meaning
You are my reason for living, my source of joy and purpose


Back within my grasp, my grasp
Having you back in my life and in my arms would be a dream come true




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Dario Faudella

I've got the full lyrics in case you needed them:

I’m completely lost without you
It’s impossible to see beyond you
Every time I think about you
Brings an aching deep inside

This house is far too quiet without you
Not looking for the life I lived before you
Every room, every space says something about you
There’s simply nowhere safe to hide

Just can’t imagine my world without you near
I don’t understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan

Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being/giving
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much

The deep night sky stretches out forever
The distance from you seems greater than ever
And the moon, and the stars in all their splendour
Simply can’t compete with you

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder
Well, your being away really makes me wonder
With this heart of mine so torn asunder
Until you’re back, what shall I do?

Just can’t imagine my world without you near
I don’t understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan

Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being being/giving
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much

Waking up is so sad without you
I open my eyes and I’m searching for you
Reaching out to wrap my arms around you
Feel the beating of your heart

All I ask is your voice, your eyes, your breathing
To hear and see and know the feeling
Of one who gives/brings my life such meaning
Back within my grasp, my grasp

[the double option words are from different version of the song - studio/live]

Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Dario Faudella

If anyone like me, was looking for the full lyrics here they are:

I’m completely lost without you
It’s impossible to see beyond you
Every time I think about you
Brings an aching deep inside

This house is far too quiet without you
Not looking for the life I lived before you
Every room, every space says something about you  
There’s simply nowhere safe to hide


Just can’t imagine my world without you near
I don’t understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan

Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being/giving
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much


The deep night sky stretches out forever
The distance from you seems greater than ever
And the moon, and the stars in all their splendour
Simply can’t compete with you

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder
Well, your being away really makes me wonder
With this heart of mine so torn asunder
Until you’re back, what shall I do?


Just can’t imagine my world without you near
I don’t understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan

Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being being/giving
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much


Waking up is so sad without you
I open my eyes and I’m searching for you
Reaching out to wrap my arms around you
Feel the beating of your heart

All I ask is your voice, your eyes, your breathing 
To hear and see and know the feeling
Of one who gives/brings my life such meaning
Back within my grasp, my grasp.


[the double option words are from different version of the song - studio/live, so for this version use the word after the slash]



All comments from YouTube:

sasaeen

Back in the eighties I was a huge 'fan' of his music. The last couple of years I sort of lost track of him. Thanks to you tube I rediscovered Adrian. I really love this song, it discribes the bond we have with family, friends and brothers/sisters in Christ. Heaven will be heaven first because He, our Lord and Saviour will be there and secondly because of the loved ones being there right beside us. Lord save ALL our loved ones we pray!!!

Dik Veefkind

I always enjoy listening to your music, Adrian! I'ts so yoyful, comforting en powerfull... I thank the Lord for your talents. Many, many thanks!

DavidJosephism

I loved Adrian Snell in the 1970s. Just found him again!

Malaïka Dipita

I love this song and I love Adrian Snell too since 1992. Thank you for posting this video

legionar1987

he plays really nice music...I've just been yesterday at his concert in Rome, and I have to say that his duettos with his doughter, Carla, were just wonderfull...

auweia9

Thank you so much! I love his music.

Dario Faudella

If anyone like me, was looking for the full lyrics here they are:

I’m completely lost without you
It’s impossible to see beyond you
Every time I think about you
Brings an aching deep inside

This house is far too quiet without you
Not looking for the life I lived before you
Every room, every space says something about you  
There’s simply nowhere safe to hide


Just can’t imagine my world without you near
I don’t understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan

Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being/giving
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much


The deep night sky stretches out forever
The distance from you seems greater than ever
And the moon, and the stars in all their splendour
Simply can’t compete with you

They say absence makes the heart grow fonder
Well, your being away really makes me wonder
With this heart of mine so torn asunder
Until you’re back, what shall I do?


Just can’t imagine my world without you near
I don’t understand this fear
Just get back as fast as you can
Whatever it takes whatever the plan

Miss your life your way of living
Miss your special way of being being/giving
Miss your laughter, miss your touch
Miss you all so very, very much


Waking up is so sad without you
I open my eyes and I’m searching for you
Reaching out to wrap my arms around you
Feel the beating of your heart

All I ask is your voice, your eyes, your breathing 
To hear and see and know the feeling
Of one who gives/brings my life such meaning
Back within my grasp, my grasp.


[the double option words are from different version of the song - studio/live, so for this version use the word after the slash]

ebnphlo

I first came across Adrian Snell's music in a clearance bin at a store in the mid 80's. It was "Midnight Awake." I wasn't overly impressed at the first listen. But after another listen or two, it became one of those records (remember those giant black CDs?) I just couldn't give away. Now, over thirty years, Adrian Snell has (or should I say "We have") come full circle to each other. Thank you, Adrian, for never giving up. And thank you, Jamie, for posting this video.

Robbie Francis

Great to see good quality footage of a quality cristian artist. Keep it rolling.

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