Can't Smile Without You
Barry Manilow/Barry Manilow Lyrics


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You know I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
You see, I feel sad when you're sad
I feel glad when you're glad
If you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile without you

You came along just like a song
And brighten my day
Who would have believed that you where part of a dream
Now it all seems light years away

And now you know I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
You see, I feel sad when you're sad
I feel glad when you're glad
If you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile

Now some people say happiness takes so very long to find
Well, I'm finding it hard leaving your love behind me

And you see I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel glad when you're glad
I feel sad when you're sad




If you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile without you

Overall Meaning

Barry Manilow's "Can't Smile Without You" is a melancholy love song about the singer's dependence on his partner for happiness. The lyrics are a proclamation of the depth of the singer's love for his partner and how their moods have a direct effect on his own emotions. The opening lines, "You know I can't smile without you / I can't laugh and I can't sing / I'm finding it hard to do anything" express the gravity of the situation. The singer is adamant that he cannot do anything, not even the most basic things like smile, laugh, or sing without his partner's presence. He then goes on to say that he feels sad when his partner is sad and happy when they are happy. The lyrics highlight the profound connection between the two individuals, with the singer stating that if his partner only knew what he was going through, they would understand why he cannot smile without them.


The next verse discusses how the partner had come into his life "just like a song" and had brightened his day, yet the thought of losing them was unbearable. The lyrics further emphasize how much the singer cannot live without his partner, with lines like "Now some people say happiness takes so very long to find / Well, I'm finding it hard leaving your love behind me." Overall, the song captures the essence of an intense relationship where the two individuals are interdependent on each other for their happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

You know I can't smile without you
I need you to be happy


I can't smile without you
I can't be happy without you


I can't laugh and I can't sing
I can't find joy without you


I'm finding it hard to do anything
Nothing seems enjoyable without you


You see, I feel sad when you're sad
Your sadness affects me deeply


I feel glad when you're glad
Your happiness brings me joy


If you only knew what I'm going through
My life feels empty without you


I just can't smile without you
You're the only one who can make me happy


You came along just like a song
You brought joy and happiness to my life


And brighten my day
You made everything better


Who would have believed that you where part of a dream
I never thought someone like you could be real


Now it all seems light years away
My life before you feels like a distant memory


Now some people say happiness takes so very long to find
Some believe that finding true happiness is a challenge


Well, I'm finding it hard leaving your love behind me
Leaving you is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do


You see I feel glad when you're glad
Your happiness is contagious and brings me joy


I feel sad when you're sad
Your sadness is deeply felt by me


If you only knew what I'm going through
The pain of losing you is overwhelming


I just can't smile without you
My happiness is linked to you and can't exist without you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chris Arnold, David Martin, Geoff Morrow

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@LatinCho...

You know I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel sad when you're sad
I feel glad when you're glad
If you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile without you

You came along just like a song
And brighten my day
Who would have believed that you were part of a dream
Now it all seems light years away

And now you know I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel sad when you're sad
I feel glad when you're glad
If you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile

Now some people say
Happiness takes so very long to find
Well, I'm finding it hard
Leaving your love behind me

And you see I can't smile without you
I can't smile without you
I can't laugh and I can't sing
I'm finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel glad when you're glad
I feel sad when you're sad
If you only knew what I'm going through
I just can't smile without you



All comments from YouTube:

@MrPjw5

“What track?”
“... Eight.”
“... ‘Can’t Smile Without You’... Yep, I’m gonna need a beer too.”

@ONE-zx3sg

Looool

@nadeemziadna7358

Hell boy

@chairinriadi9277

congratulations for your 69 likes!

@petr_stepan8469

ohh... true legend who come this far for only this beatiful song :D First two episodes of Hellboy was the best .

@kaigun6688

"You're in love have a beer"
"Oh my body's a temple"
"Well now it's an amusement park"
"No, no, no. The glandular balance of-"
"Just shut up and drink it, would you?"

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@cinthyalee1364

My husband and I used to dance with this song. This was our official song ever. Now he passed away and every time I miss him, I will come here and sing with Barry. Thanks you for this wonderful song. I used to cry every time I heard this song somewhere.... but now I start to smile again.

@zara_avais

@fernandoantoniofrasseto9993

Congratuleitions for Brasil

@Hallelujahman

Prould about God blessed u m'y dear

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