Without Her
Blood Sweat Lyrics
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Thinking' she'll be there
But she never comes
And I wake up and wipe
The sleep from my eyes
And I rise, to spend another day
Without her
It's just no good anymore
Of an empty room
You go inside and set a table for one
It's no fun
When you have to spend the day without her
We burst the pretty balloon
Took us to the moon
Such a beautiful thing
But it's ended now and it sounds like a lie
If I said I'd rather die,
Than be without her
Love is a beautiful thing
When it knows how to swing
And it grooves like a clock
But the hands on the clock
Tell the lovers to the part
And it's breakin' my heart
To spend another day without her
I'll spend the night in a chair
Thinking she'll be there
But she'll never come
And I'll wake up and wipe
The sleep from my eyes
And I'll rise and spend the day without her
Can't go on without her
There's no song without her
Can't go on without her.
The lyrics to Blood Sweat Tears’ “Without Her” describe the feeling of heartbreak and loneliness one experiences after a breakup. The opening lines convey the hope and expectation of the singer, who spends the night waiting for his beloved to return, only to wake up to an empty room. Despite his efforts to distract himself, such as setting a table for one, the day is “no fun” without her. The second verse continues the theme of loss and disappointment, comparing the end of a romance to the bursting of a balloon that took them to the moon. Love may be a beautiful thing, but without a partner, life loses its rhythm and meaning. The singer would rather die than be without her, but unfortunately, he must face another day alone.
The lyrics are simple and straightforward, expressing a universal feeling that most people can relate to. The focus on everyday activities like waking up and setting a table emphasize the banality of life without love. The use of metaphors, such as the clock telling lovers to part, also add to the depth of the song’s meaning. Overall, the lyrics are poignant and capture the emotions of heartbreak in a few short verses.
Line by Line Meaning
I spend the night in a chair
I lie awake at night without her
Thinking' she'll be there
I hope and wish that she will come to me
But she never comes
She never shows up, and it hurts
And I wake up and wipe
When I eventually fall asleep and wake up
The sleep from my eyes
I rub my eyes to clear them up
And I rise, to spend another day
I get up and face the day ahead
Without her
But I do it without her by my side
It's just no good anymore
Living without her has become unbearable
When you walk through the door
When you enter an empty room
Of an empty room
A room devoid of her presence
You go inside and set a table for one
You prepare a place setting for yourself only
It's no fun
It's not enjoyable
When you have to spend the day without her
When you have to spend your time alone
We burst the pretty balloon
We had a beautiful and exciting experience
Took us to the moon
It made us feel high and elated
Such a beautiful thing
It was a fantastic and thrilling experience
But it's ended now and it sounds like a lie
It's over, and it feels like it never happened
If I said I'd rather die,
I would rather die
Than be without her
Than live without her
Love is a beautiful thing
Being in love is an amazing experience
When it knows how to swing
When it's good, it's great
And it grooves like a clock
It feels effortless and natural
But the hands on the clock
The passing time
Tell the lovers to the part
Indicate that the love is over
And it's breakin' my heart
It's destroying me emotionally
To spend another day without her
To continue to live without her
Can't go on without her
I can't keep living without her
There's no song without her
There's nothing in my life without her
Can't go on without her
I cannot go on living without her
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY NILSSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
T.J. Szabo
One of the Greatest albums ever made. Every song is a story beautifully told. Love it!!!
S St-Pierre
just discover it in vinyl in nov. 2022. Pure music
Robert Carra
One of my favorite albums of all time, PERIOD!
Zoka
@Cecilia McCausland Child is father to the man
Cecilia McCausland
what is the name of the album - thank you
Marathon for Truth
I have listened to several renditions of this song and I believe this bossa nova treatment is the best. Nilsson: under appreciated genius.
ken liddell
like many of you, this is one of my all time favorite albums. from start to finish. EPIC. got to think what would be if they stayed together longer.
jaw444
Best ever BST album, all because of Al Kooper,he produced it, he played and sang solo on it, he arranged it, he wrote and composed songs on it, I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know, I Can't Quit Her. The whole band participated in a masterpiece, under the creative eadership of Kooper.
sadeyedlady1
@Tm Katx Absolutely. And the Brecker brothers!
Andrew Chaplowitz
@Tm Katx AK conceptulized BST based on Maynard Ferguson and the Buckinghams, a true visionary
However, he could not sing over a horn section.
DCT, while not the composer or musician Kooper was, had the sound and power that catapulted the band into stardom
There is division some ppl feel the 2nd album was Bar Mitzvah soul, and they are entitled to that opinion
However, go listen to Thomas singing the Kooper songs at Woodstock. No challenge