You've Lost That Loving Feeling
Daryl Hall/John Oats Lyrics
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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
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
(If you would only love me love me)
We had a love, a love that 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 song "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" by Daryl Hall and John Oates is a sad reflection of a lost love that once was alive and well. The lyrics express the feeling of the singer who feels that the love he once shared with his partner has disappeared. The lines "You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips, And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips" indicates that the passion between them has vanished, and the singer feels that the love is one-sided. The partner is trying to hide her emotions, but the singer is aware of the change in her feelings. As the song progresses, the lyrics become more desperate - "Ooh, it makes me just feel like crying (baby) 'cause baby something beautiful's dying."
The singer then pleads with his partner to bring back the love that he once knew- "Bring back that lovin' feeling." The chorus repeats "You've lost that lovin' feeling," reinforcing the feeling of disappointment and sadness that the singer feels. The song ends with the singer's desperate plea to save his relationship - "Bring back that lovin' feeling 'cause it's gone, gone, gone, and I can't go on oh oh oh."
Line by Line Meaning
You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips
I can't feel your passion in our kisses anymore as you don't close your eyes like before
And there's no tenderness like before in your finger tips
I don't feel the same amount of love and caress in your touch like it used to be
You're trying hard not to show it (baby)
You try to hide your true emotions and feelings from me (baby)
But baby, baby I know it
But baby, baby I can sense it anyway
You've lost that lovin' feeling
You have lost the loving connection and passion between us
Oh that lovin' feeling
That extraordinary and unique loving feeling we had
Now it's gone gone gone oh oh oh
Now it is disappeared forever
There's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you
I can't see the warmth in your eyes when I approach you
And girl you're starting to criticize little things I do
You are starting to nitpick and criticize every little thing I do
Ooh, it makes me just feel like crying (baby)
It hurts me so much that it makes me want to cry (baby)
'Cause baby something beautiful's dying
Because our heartfelt and incredible relationship is dying
Baby baby I get down on my knees for you
I would do anything, even beg on my knees for you
(Get down on my knees)
I am willing to humble myself and express my love for you
If you would only love me like you used to
If only your love for me was as strong as it once was
(If you would only love me love me)
(If you would only love me, love me)
We had a love, a love that you don't find everyday
We had a love that was rare and extraordinary, the kind that is hard to find
(A love you don't find)
(A love you don't find)
So don't don't don't let it slip away (away)
So please, please, please don't let it slip away (away)
I said baby
I am speaking to you, baby
Baby
Baby, my love
Baby
Baby, my heart
Baby
Baby, I need you
(I'm beggin you please) I'm begging you please
(I'm begging you, please) Please, please, please
I need your love (i need your love)
I am in dire need of your love (I need your love)
I need your love
I can't live without your love
So bring it on back (bring it on back)
So bring back our love, bring it back to me (bring it on back)
Now bring it on back
I am asking you to bring back the love we shared
Now bring it on back
Again, bring back our love to me
You've got to bring back that lovin' feeling
You must bring back the love and passion that we lost
Bring back that lovin' feeling 'cause it's gone gone gone
Bring back that unique and special feeling that we shared, as it is gone forever
And I can't go on oh oh oh
I cannot continue living like this
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Bring back the true and unconditional love
Oh that lovin' feeling
Oh that indescribable and amazing love we had
Bring back that lovin' feeling 'cause it's gone gone gone
Bring back that love, because it is lost forever
Bring back that lovin' feeling
Bring back the heart-warming love
Oh that lovin' feeling
Oh, that irreplaceable love we shared
Bring back that lovin' feeling 'cause it's gone gone gone
Restore the love that has been gone for too long
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: BARRY MANN, PHIL SPECTOR, CYNTHIA WEIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tammy Suggs
I’ve always loved Hall and Oates. But there’s just something about John’s voice that hits my soul 💗
mostafa saqzli
yep. i felt that too , extraordinary performance from him in this song
Kelly Kerr
They went together so well too. They sound so great together. Definitely one of the best duets. I was just thinking they probably had more hits in the 1980s than anyone and they were all good.
iris baez
NO, AT ALL. Doesn't have power, that's why they decided on Daryll hall.
Lisa Baltzer
I had no idea he could sing like that. He is good.
TERRY.
Yea I know what your talking about. I could listen to him sing all day long and never get tired of hearing him
Edwin Cawayan
Wow❤Very Nice Song.. I Love it ❤❤❤
Ace High
This version is by far my favorite. These guys are legends. God bless them.
TheCheej
I love Hall and Oates but this isn't even close.
Ghost Writer 40
This is my very first time listening to this group. I know I heard some of their music when I was younger. They had a lot of popular hits that I didn't even realize. Rhythm, Harmony and flow they had it.