Without A Song
Count Basie Lyrics


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Without a song the day would never end
Without a song the road would never bend
When things go wrong a man ain't got a friend
Without a song
That field of corn would never see a plow
That field of corn would be deserted now
A man is born but he's no good no how
Without a song
I got my trouble and woe but, sure as I know, the Jordan will roll
And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul
I'll never know what makes the rain to fall
I'll never know what makes that grass so tall
I only know there ain't no love at all
Without a song
I've-a got my trouble and woe and, sure as I know, the Jordan will roll
And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul
I'll-a never know what makes that rain to fall
I'll never know what makes the grass so tall




I only know there ain't no love at all
Without a song

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Count Basie Orchestra/Tony Bennett's song "Without a Song" convey the profound importance of music in our lives. The opening lines "Without a song the day would never end, without a song the road would never bend" suggests that music is like a companion that is always present and guides us through our lives. The lyrics further elaborate on this idea by stating that in times of trouble when a man has no friend, music is what he can rely on. This creates an image of music being a constant companion in times of happiness and sorrow.


The second stanza continues to portray the importance of music by suggesting that without music, the world would be barren and men would be worthless. The lyrics "A man is born but he's no good no how, without a song" suggest that music gives purpose and a sense of worth to human life. The chorus then reiterates the importance of music as a source of strength and hope in times of difficulty, with lines like "I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul". The song ends on a melancholic note with the lines "I only know there ain't no love at all, without a song", suggesting that music is also what gives meaning and depth to human emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Without a song the day would never end
If there were no songs, the day would seem interminably long and never come to an end.


Without a song the road would never bend
The journey of life would continue on a straight, monotonous path without music to add variation to the landscape.


When things go wrong a man ain't got a friend
During challenging times, a man can feel isolated and alone without the comforting presence of a song.


Without a song That field of corn would never see a plow
The lack of music would eliminate the joy and motivation necessary for a farmer to till his land.


That field of corn would be deserted now
The absence of music would lead to a decline in agriculture, resulting in barren fields and a lack of sustenance for the people.


A man is born but he's no good no how Without a song
A person's life loses meaning and value if they are devoid of the emotional richness and expression that music provides.


I got my trouble and woe but, sure as I know, the Jordan will roll And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul
Despite the struggles and sadness in life, music has the power to soothe and provide hope to the soul, like the inexorable flow of a river.


I'll never know what makes the rain to fall I'll never know what makes that grass so tall
The mysteries of the world cannot be fully understood, but the beauty of music is a constant source of inspiration.


I only know there ain't no love at all Without a song
Love, the most essential emotion for human connection, would be nonexistent and unreachable without the power of music to express it.


I've-a got my trouble and woe and, sure as I know, the Jordan will roll And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul
Once again, the artist affirms that music is a comfort and source of strength in difficult times.


I'll-a never know what makes that rain to fall I'll never know what makes the grass so tall
The singer acknowledges the uncertainty and mystery of the world, but attributes the enduring power and influence of music to its transcendental quality.


I only know there ain't no love at all Without a song
The artist reiterates that, without music, the world would be devoid of the love and connection that music so eloquently expresses.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD ELISCU, BILLY ROSE, VINCENT YOUMANS

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