Without You
Asia (Rock) Lyrics


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The door swings open but you won't go in
You hate the movie that you've never seen
You could have seen what I have in mind
I see you laughing but you're cutting it,
Cutting it fine

You never should have done those things to me
There's one thread left 'tween you and history
And while my temperature is rising high
I warn you now that you are cutting it
Cutting it fine

Cutting it, cutting it fine
Cutting it fine
Cutting it fine
Cutting it fine

You gambled all on one important game
But you take your debts then don't complain
The game was up, I saw it all the time
Some advice, girl, you're cutting it
Cutting it fine

Your sole advisor always was yourself
Never listened to no one else
You are the one who ignored the signs
Dancing on a fine line, cutting it fine

Cutting it, cutting it fine
Cutting it fine




Cutting it fine
Cutting it fine

Overall Meaning

The song "Without You" by Asia is a melancholic reflection on an unhealthy relationship that has now come to its end. The lyrics are written with a mixture of sadness and anger towards the partner who has selfishly ignored the warning signs of the relationship's deterioration. The opening line, "The door swings open but you won't go in," is a metaphor for the partner's lack of willingness to engage and work things out. They have already decided that the relationship is over before even trying to resolve any issues. The next lyric, "You hate the movie that you've never seen," highlights the partner's misguided perception and unwillingness to try to understand the other person's perspective. The singer can see that the partner is not willing to put any effort into fixing things.


The chorus, "Cutting it, cutting it fine," emphasizes the precarious nature of the relationship. The singer is warning the partner that they are taking their chances and risking losing everything. They are "cutting it fine" in their actions, which will lead to their downfall. The lyrics, "You gambled all on one important game, but you take your debts then don't complain" highlights the partner's reckless behavior and their inability to take responsibility for their actions. They took risks and lost, but now they are not willing to face the consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

The door swings open but you won't go in
You have the opportunity to come inside, but you choose not to.


You hate the movie that you've never seen
You don't like the idea of something you've never experienced.


You could have seen what I have in mind
You missed out on the chance to understand my thoughts and intentions.


I see you laughing but you're cutting it, Cutting it fine
Even though you're trying to appear carefree, you're actually in a precarious position.


You never should have done those things to me
You made a mistake by treating me badly.


There's one thread left 'tween you and history
Your actions have brought you close to a point of no return.


And while my temperature is rising high
My frustration with you is increasing rapidly.


I warn you now that you are cutting it, Cutting it fine
I'm telling you you're very close to danger.


You gambled all on one important game
You took a risk with something very significant.


But you take your debts then don't complain
You're willing to accept the consequences of your actions without protest.


The game was up, I saw it all the time
I already knew the outcome that was going to happen.


Some advice, girl, you're cutting it, Cutting it fine
I'm trying to warn you that you're in a dangerous situation.


Your sole advisor always was yourself
You've always relied only on yourself for guidance.


Never listened to no one else
You never took advice from anyone else.


You are the one who ignored the signs
You have ignored the warning signals surrounding you.


Dancing on a fine line, cutting it fine
You're in a very precarious situation.


Cutting it, cutting it fine
You're on the brink of danger.


Cutting it fine
You're doing something that could go wrong at any moment.


Cutting it fine
You're taking a risk that could end badly.


Cutting it fine
You're in a situation where one wrong move could spell disaster.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN KENNETH WETTON, STEVE JAMES HOWE

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