You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
Daryl & John Oates Hall Lyrics
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Anymore when I kiss your lips
And there's no tenderness
Like before in your finger tips
You're trying hard not to show it
(Baby)
But baby, baby I know it
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone, oh, oh, oh
There's no welcome look in your eyes
When I reach for you
And girl you're starting to
Criticize little things I do
Ooh, it makes me just feel like crying
(Baby)
'Cause baby, something beautiful's dying
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone, oh, oh, oh
Baby baby, I get down on my knees for you
(Get down on my knees)
If you would only love me like you used to do, oh, oh
(If you would only love me, love me)
We had a love, a love, a love you don't find everyday
(A love you don't find)
So don't, don't, don't let it slip away
(Away)
I said baby
(Baby)
Baby
(Baby)
(I'm beggin' you please)
I'm begging you please
I need your love
(I need your love)
I need your love
So bring it on back
(Bring it on back)
Now bring it on back
Now bring it on back
You've got to bring back that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
And I can't go on oh, oh, oh
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
The lyrics to "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" express a sense of desperation and longing for a once-passionate relationship that has lost its spark. The singer describes how their partner has become distant, no longer showing the same tenderness or welcoming attitude towards them. The singer senses that their partner is holding back their love and hiding their true feelings, even if they don't want to admit it. The chorus repeats the phrase "You've lost that lovin' feeling" as a lament for what has been lost and an appeal for it to be brought back.
The song paints a picture of a love that was once strong and unique, but now feels in danger of slipping away. The singer acknowledges that this love was rare and something not easily found, and begs their partner to remember what they had together and bring it back. Despite the difficulties, the singer remains relentless in their pursuit of bringing back the lost love, even getting down on their knees to plead with their partner. The song carries a sense of heartbreak and desperation that is both relatable and emotionally charged.
Line by Line Meaning
You never close your eyes
Anymore when I kiss your lips
I can tell you're not into it anymore because you don't close your eyes when we kiss like you used to.
And there's no tenderness
Like before in your finger tips
I can feel that you're not as affectionate as you used to be because there's no tenderness in your touch.
You're trying hard not to show it
(Baby)
But baby, baby I know it
You might be trying to hide it, but I can tell that you've lost your love for me.
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone, oh, oh, oh
You used to love me, but now that feeling is gone.
There's no welcome look in your eyes
When I reach for you
And girl you're starting to
Criticize little things I do
I don't feel wanted when I try to approach you, and you're nitpicking things I do, which makes me feel even less wanted.
Ooh, it makes me just feel like crying
(Baby)
'Cause baby, something beautiful's dying
It hurts me so much to see our love fading away, because it used to be something beautiful.
Baby baby, I get down on my knees for you
(Get down on my knees)
If you would only love me like you used to do, oh, oh
(If you would only love me, love me)
I'm willing to do anything to bring back the love we used to share, but I need you to reciprocate those feelings.
We had a love, a love, a love you don't find everyday
(A love you don't find)
So don't, don't, don't let it slip away
(Away)
We had something special, a love that's not easy to come by, so let's not let it slip away.
I said baby
(Baby)
Baby
(Baby)
(I'm beggin' you please)
I'm begging you please
I need your love
(I need your love)
I need your love
So bring it on back
(Bring it on back)
Now bring it on back
Now bring it on back
Please, I'm begging you to bring back your love and affection because I can't go on without it.
You've got to bring back that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
And I can't go on oh, oh, oh
It's crucial that you find that love for me again because it's gone, and I can't continue this way.
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
Please bring back the love that we used to share because it's gone now.
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
Once again, I'm pleading with you to bring back the love that we lost because it's gone now.
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Oh, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
Please, I'm begging you to bring back the love that we shared because it's completely gone now.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: BARRY MANN, PHIL SPECTOR, CYNTHIA WEIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alexandersmith5429
You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips
And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
You're trying hard not to show it
(Baby)
But baby, baby I know it
You've lost that lovin' feelin'
Oh that lovin' feelin'
You've lost that lovin' feelin'
Now it's gone, gone, gone, oh, oh, oh
There's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you
And girl you're starting to criticize little things I do
Ooh, it makes me just feel like cryin'
(Baby)
'Cause baby something beautiful's dyin'
You've lost that lovin' feelin'
Oh that lovin' feelin'
You've lost that lovin' feelin'
Not it's gone, gone, gone, oh, oh, oh
Baby, baby, I get down on my knees for you
(Get down on my knees)
If you would only love me like you used to do
(If you would only love me, love me)
We had a love, a love, a love you don't find everyday
(A love you don't find)
So don't, don't, don't let it slip away
(Away)
I said, "Baby"
(Baby)
Baby
(Baby)
(I'm beggin' you please)
I'm beggin' you please
I need your love
(I need your love)
I need your love
So bring it on back
(Bring it on back)
Now bring it on back
(Now bring it on back)
You've got to bring back that lovin' feelin'
Oh that lovin' feelin'
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
And I can't go on, oh, oh, oh
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
Oh that lovin' feelin'
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
Oh that lovin' feelin'
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
Oh that lovin' feelin'
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
@appleiiee
In light of recent events: I dedicate this song to Hall and Oates in the hopes they become friends again. Peace to you both. ☮💜🙂
@gmhitsrecord
Amen.🙏🏼
@SnowDog0
It so upsetting to hear this news. They are literally performing a Righteous Brother song. I know there is more to the lawsuit but at the very least John should be able to perform songs solo and Daryl should be able to get financial credit. Hard to choose sides.
@relaxingandsoothing4374
I hear that. Can you imagine they work things out and perform this song and She's Gone live? Of course there are many other hits. Push every disagreement aside, clean slate.
@cindymorin6449
@@SnowDog0 The song part is not in the lawsuit. It's part of the restraining order that came from the judge after Hall filed his claim. John tried selling his share of their joint venture to a 3rd party. So, because of that, both of them had to sit down with an arbitrator to agree on which songs each one can or can't sing on his own. Due to the lawsuit and royalties that come from their songs, until it's settled, there's a freeze on some of the songs and everything else that involved the Hall & Oats logo.
I don't think they'll ever come back together because they haven't been in years. Plus, believe it or not, they were never friends. They were/are business partners and nothing more. Hall even said that they hardly do anything outside of business and only come together when they go on stage.
@cindymorin6449
I seriously doubt they'll ever will be friends because they never were nor do I see them singing together ever again. Hall said that all they ever did was share a stage. They never did much of anything together on a personal level. It was all business with them. In Hall's eyes, according to the lawsuit, John went behind his back and tried to sell off his share of their joint venture business which he cannot do as per the contract they have with each other in regards to this.
It's sad...Hall feels betrayed as a business partner of over 50 years together. It doesn't look good for John who's claiming he didn't do anything wrong. Let's see what happens. There's obviously enough evidence there since a judge approved a restraining order which makes it impossible for either one to sell or really do anything at this point that involves around their music until this is completely settled.
It'll soon come to light and if what Darryl is accusing John of doing is true, then I'll have no respect left for John for doing this after being together for over 59 years!
@topnotch4564
I Never knew they Rocked this Classic.
@user-sd5xe5dz2t
Fantastic cover of a classic
@mcorsaro75
John has a great voice
@dacevillen7093
Me and my son would sing the shit out of this song but only in the work truck, he was about 5 at the time and those were the best of times. waiting on a grand child now to sing the shit out of this song AGAIN