Incomplete
Backstreet Boys Lyrics
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Distant faces with no place left to go
Without you, within me, I can't find no rest
Where I'm going, is anybody's guess
I tried to go on like I never knew you
I'm awake, but my world is half asleep
I pray for this heart to be unbroken
Incomplete
Voices tell me I should carry on
But I am swimming in an ocean all alone
Baby, my baby, it's written on your face
You still wonder if we made a big mistake
I tried to go on like I never knew you
I'm awake, but my world is half asleep
I pray for this heart to be unbroken
But without you all I'm going to be is
Incomplete
I don't mean to drag it on
But I can't seem to let you go
I don't wanna make you face this world alone
I wanna let you go (alone)
I tried to go on like I never knew you
I'm awake, but my world is half asleep
I pray for this heart to be unbroken
But without you all I'm going to be is
Incomplete
Incomplete
The lyrics of Backstreet Boys' song "Incomplete" talk about the feeling of being incomplete without the presence of a significant other. The song starts with the line "Empty spaces fill me up with holes," which implies that the singer's life is lacking in a significant way. The "distant faces with no place left to go" suggest that the singer is surrounded by people, but they are not the person they want to be with.
The second verse talks about voices that tell him he should carry on, but the singer feels like he's "swimming in an ocean all alone." This feeling of loneliness illustrates the emptiness that the missing significant other leaves behind. The lyrics also suggest that the person the song addresses may wonder if they made a big mistake. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that life without their loved one is incomplete.
Overall, the lyrics to "Incomplete" paint a picture of the pain of missing someone and the feeling of being incomplete without them. The verses are full of empty spaces and distant faces, and the chorus repeats the word "incomplete" four times, emphasizing the central theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty spaces fill me up with holes
Feeling of emptiness inside me has created gaps that cannot be filled
Distant faces with no place left to go
I see unfamiliar people who cannot provide me with any comfort
Without you, within me, I can't find no rest
I cannot find peace within myself without you by my side
Where I'm going, is anybody's guess
I don't know where I'm headed in life anymore
I tried to go on like I never knew you
I attempted to pretend as if I never met you
I'm awake, but my world is half asleep
Despite being conscious, I feel like I am in a drowsy, detached state
I pray for this heart to be unbroken
I hope my heart can heal and function as it used to
But without you all I'm going to be is Incomplete
However, I know I can never be complete without your presence
Voices tell me I should carry on
People encourage me to move forward and continue with my life
But I am swimming in an ocean all alone
Despite their words, I feel as if I am lost and alone in the vastness of the world
Baby, my baby, it's written on your face
It's apparent from your facial expressions, my love, that you still have doubts about us
You still wonder if we made a big mistake
You are unsure whether our relationship was a terrible decision
I don't mean to drag it on
I don't want to prolong this situation
But I can't seem to let you go
However, I am struggling to move on from you
I don't wanna make you face this world alone
I don't want you to experience the difficulties of life alone
I wanna let you go (alone)
Even though it's tough, I know I need to let you go and live your life without me
But without you all I'm going to be is Incomplete
It still saddens me to know I will never feel whole or complete without you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Rob Fusari, Calvin Gaines, Dan Muckala, Bill Lee, Kari Kimmel, Jess Cates, Sabelle Breer, Lindy Robbins, Jess Clayton Cates, Daniel John Muckala, Kari Meredyth Kimmel, William E. Lee
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@SebastianDudance
Lyrics
Empty spaces fill me up with holes
Distant faces with no place left to go
Without you, within me I can find no rest
Where I'm going is anybody's guess
I tried to go on like I never knew you
I'm awake but my world is half asleep
I pray for this heart to be unbroken
But without you all I'm going to be is, incomplete
Voices tell me I should carry on
But I am swimming in an ocean all alone
Baby, my baby
It's written on your face
You still wonder if we made a big mistake
I tried to go on like I never knew you
I'm awake but my world is half asleep
I pray for this heart to be unbroken
But without you all I'm going to be is, incomplete
I don't mean to drag it on
But I can't seem to let you go
I don't wanna make you face this world alone
I wanna let you go (alone)
I tried to go on like I never knew you
I'm awake but my world is half asleep
I pray for this heart to be unbroken
But without you all I'm going to be is, incomplete
@zehranekushate
Empty spaces fill me up with holes
Distant faces with no place left to go
Without you, within me I can find no rest
Where I'm going is anybody's guess
I tried to go on like I never knew you
I'm awake but my world is half asleep
I pray for this heart to be unbroken
But without you all I'm going to be is, incomplete
Voices tell me I should carry on
But I am swimming in an ocean all alone
Baby, my baby
It's written on your face
You still wonder if we made a big mistake
I tried to go on like I never knew you
I'm awake but my world is half asleep
I pray for this heart to be unbroken
But without you all I'm going to be is, incomplete
I don't mean to drag it on
But I can't seem to let you go
I don't wanna make you face this world alone
I wanna let you go (alone)
I tried to go on like I never knew you
I'm awake but my world is half asleep
I pray for this heart to be unbroken
But without you all I'm going to be is, incomplete
@ShelleyTimm
LYRICS
[Verse 1: AJ]
Empty spaces fill me up with holes
Distant faces with no place left to go
Without you within me, I can't find no rest
Where I’m going is anybody’s guess
[Chorus: Nick with Howie]
I tried to go on like I never knew you
I'm awake but my world is half asleep
I pray for this heart to be unbroken
But without you, all I'm going to be is incomplete
[Verse 2: AJ with Howie & All]
Voices tell me I should carry on
But I am swimming in an ocean all alone
Baby, my baby, it's written on your face
You still wonder if we made a big mistake
[Chorus: Nick with Howie, & All]
I tried to go on like I never knew you
I'm awake but my world is half asleep
I pray for this heart to be unbroken
But without you, all I'm going to be is incomplete
[Bridge: AJ & All]
I don't mean to drag it on
But I can't seem to let you go
I don't want to make you face this world alone
I want to let you go
(Alone, oh-oh-oh-oh!)
[Chorus: Nick with Howie, AJ & All]
I tried to go on like I never knew you
I'm awake but my world is half asleep
I pray for this heart to be unbroken
But without you, all I'm going to be is...
[Outro: Nick]
Incomplete... Incomplete...
@CanadaWalks
July 2022, Let's see how many people are listening to this masterpiece
@karthikv9490
May 13th 2021
@sinothandochili3843
@@karthikv9490 13 may 2021
@kristinryder1646
may 19, 2021. hurting but praying. BSB- their voices echo my melancholy.
@marianbataru2530
I'm here with you👍
@purplebutterfly4937
10 June 2021
@dewikirana7810
It's 2024 and I'm still having this song in my favorite playlist. Their songs are masterpiece
@AndrianDeanz
segenerasikah kita? 😊😊
@nicolemccormick3017
Me too
@user-tk2mc3bx8w
Me too❤