Can't Stand Losing You
Alton Ellis/Hortense Ellis Lyrics
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Guess I'll get dressed and do the town
I'll find some crowded avenue
Though it will be empty without you
Can't get used to losin' you
No matter what I try to do
Gonna live my whole life through
Called up some girl I used to know
After I heard her say "Hello"
Couldn't think of anything to say
Since you're gone it happens every day
Can't get used to losin' you
No matter what I try to do
Gonna live my whole life through
Loving you
I'll find somebody, wait and see
Who am I kiddin', only me
'Cause no one else could take your place
Guess that I am just a hopeless case
Can't get used to losin' you
No matter what I try to do
Gonna live my whole life through
Loving you
Can't get used to losin' you
No matter what I try to do
Gonna live my whole life through
Loving you
The lyrics to Alton and Hortense Ellis's "Can't Stand Losing You" are about the aftermath of a breakup. The singer is trying to move on by going out and doing things, but finds that everything reminds them of their former partner. They call up an old acquaintance but can't think of anything to say, as memories of the past relationship keep intruding. At the end of the song, the singer realizes that they will never be able to fully move on and find someone else to replace their former love. The lyrics speak to the universal experience of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on from a relationship.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written by the legendary songwriter Burt Bacharach, along with his regular collaborator Hal David. Bacharach is known for penning many classic songs from the 1960s and 1970s, such as "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" and "I Say a Little Prayer." Another interesting fact is that "Can't Stand Losing You" was covered by the English rock band The Police on their debut album Outlandos d'Amour, with altered lyrics that added a darker, more violent tone to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess there's no use in hangin' 'round
I realize there is no point in staying here any longer.
Guess I'll get dressed and do the town
I will go out and keep myself busy.
I'll find some crowded avenue
I will immerse myself in the hustle and bustle of the city streets.
Though it will be empty without you
In spite of this, I am still feeling a sense of emptiness without you by my side.
Called up some girl I used to know
I contacted an old acquaintance of mine.
After I heard her say 'Hello'
As soon as I heard her voice on the phone.
Couldn't think of anything to say
I was at a loss for words.
Since you're gone it happens every day
Ever since you left, this has become a recurring problem for me.
I'll find somebody, wait and see
I'll find someone to replace you, just wait and see.
Who am I kiddin', only me
However, the only person I am fooling is myself.
'Cause no one else could take your place
There is no one else that can fill the void that you left behind.
Guess that I am just a hopeless case
I have come to the realization that I am hopeless and lost without you.
Can't get used to losin' you
I can't bring myself to accept losing you.
No matter what I try to do
Despite all of my efforts.
Gonna live my whole life through
I will never stop loving you.
Loving you
That is the one constant in my life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jerome Pomus, Mortimer Shuman
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AJtheRastaman
loving youuuuuuuuuuuu!!!!!!! my goodness i love this song.