His mother played songs by Frank Sinatra to him as a child, and he later became a fan of Motown and other R&B/soul music. He took piano lessons as a child, but he did not like them. He would skip the lessons and ride his bicycle across the bridge from his grandfather's farm over to the heart of the black "Chicken Hill" ghetto, where he could just listen and absorb the music.
In the 1960s, Hall attended Temple University, but did not graduate, preferring instead to spend his time singing on the street corners and play with various musicians and groups. At that time, Daryl Hohl (as he was called then) sang backup for different bands. He eventually changed his last name to Hall. Daryl Hall idolized the Temptations and began to perform session work as a singer. He first met John Oates at a band competition.
After John transferred to a different school, Daryl joined the band Gulliver, which released one eponymous album in 1969 before being dropped from their label.
Daryl is the host of the wildly popular online show entitled "Live From Daryl's House", where Daryl and the band collaborate with artists from various musical genres on the 15th of each month. The first episode aired in 2007, and it's still going strong. Best of all, it's free to watch.
Stop Loving Me Stop Loving You
Daryl Hall Lyrics
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When did I stop loving you
When did the blue skies start to
Gather clouds
When did understanding start
Closing down
One day it seemed right, then
Oh yeah the lovelight burned down
Too far, burned too far
When did you stop loving me
When did I stop loving you
When did you stop missing me
When I was far away from you, oh...
Why do the grey skies still keep
Coming on
Any way the wind blows it
Feels a little colder now
Was it in this life we had the
Perfect day
Lately all the laughter seems so
Far away, so far away
When did you stop loving me
When did I stop loving you
Blue skies are hiding now
Leaving my life lost in doubt
There are seasons, high and low
Does it matter, there you go
When did you stop loving me
When did I stop loving you
Blue skies are hiding now
Leaving my life lost in doubt
Yea, I loved you, but now you're gone
Does it matter, baby, I've got to know
When did you stop loving me
When did I stop loving you
The lyrics of Daryl Hall's song Stop Loving Me Stop Loving You express the feelings of confusion and heartbreak that can come with a failing relationship. As Hall asks when he and his partner stopped loving each other, he seems to be grappling with the loss of love and the emotional distance that has grown between them. The imagery of blue skies turning to cloudy ones and understanding closing down suggests that their once-ideal relationship has deteriorated and become harder to navigate. Despite the good times they may have had together, the lovelight has burned down too far, leaving them in a state of uncertainty and doubt.
The repetition of the question "When did you stop loving me / When did I stop loving you" shows how difficult it can be to pinpoint the exact moment when love fades away. The lyrics also touch on the pain of distance and the way it can erode a connection that once felt strong. As Hall wonders when his partner stopped missing him during times apart, he reveals a longing for the closeness they once shared. The overall tone of the song is wistful and melancholic, with Hall seeking answers to questions that may never fully be answered.
Overall, Stop Loving Me Stop Loving You is a raw and honest depiction of the complexities of love and the pain that can come with its loss.
Line by Line Meaning
When did you stop loving me
The singer wants to know at what point their partner's love for them disappeared
When did I stop loving you
The singer wants to reflect on when they stopped loving their partner
When did the blue skies start to
Gather clouds
The happiness and optimism in the relationship disappeared
When did understanding start
Closing down
The relationship lost the ability to communicate and empathize with each other
One day it seemed right, then
Tomorrow it was gone
The sudden shift in the relationship's dynamics caused confusion and disappointment
Oh yeah the lovelight burned down
Too far, burned too far
The passion and affection in the relationship has dwindled away
When did you stop missing me
When I was far away from you, oh...
The singer is curious when their partner stopped longing for their company when they were apart
Why do the grey skies still keep
Coming on
The depressing atmosphere and circumstances of the relationship persist
Any way the wind blows it
Feels a little colder now
Even when small things change, there is a sense of disconnect and coldness in the relationship
Was it in this life we had the
Perfect day
The artist reminisces about a time the relationship was ideal and full of happiness
Lately all the laughter seems so
Far away, so far away
The joy and laughter that once filled the relationship is now distant and difficult to find
Blue skies are hiding now
Leaving my life lost in doubt
The positive aspects of the relationship are gone, causing the artist's confidence to falter
There are seasons, high and low
Does it matter, there you go
The ups and downs of relationships happen, and the partner has left regardless
Yea, I loved you, but now you're gone
Does it matter, baby, I've got to know
The singer acknowledges their love for their partner, but wonders if they are worth holding onto after leaving
When did I stop loving you
The singer repeats this line to emphasize the introspective nature of the song and their journey to healing and moving on
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANNA GAYE, DARYL HALL, DARYL F HALL, MARVIN GAYE, MARVIN P GAYE, SARA ALLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Stop Loving Me, Stop Loving You"
When did you stop loving me
When did I stop loving you, oh, oh
When did you stop loving me,
When did I stop loving you, oh, oh
When did the blue skies start to
gather clouds
When did understanding (understanding) start
closing down
One day it seemed right, then
tomorrow it was gone (It was gone)
Oh yeah the lovelight (lovelight) burned down
too far, burned too far
When did you stop loving me
When did I stop loving you, oh, oh
When did you stop missing me
When I was far away from you, oh, oh...
Why do the gray skies still keep
coming on
Any way the wind blows it (the wind blows)
feels a little colder now
Was it in this life we had the
perfect day (perfect day)
Lately all the laughter (all the laughter) seems so
far away, so far away
When did you stop loving me,
When did I stop loving you, oh, oh
Blue skies are hiding now
Leaving my life lost in doubt
There are seasons, high and low
Does it matter - there you go
Blue skies are hiding now
Leaving my life lost in doubt
Yeah, I loved you but now you're gone
Does it matter, baby, I've got to know
(When did you stop)
Loving me
(When did I stop)
Loving you
(When did you stop)
Loving me
(When did I stop)
Loving you
(When did you stop)
Loving me, ooh baby
(When did I stop)
MegaRich1964
Daryl Hall no doubt is one of the greatest artists of music history, so talented...!
Chieko1964
I think so too!
劉櫻
I agree with your words.
Daryl Hall is the greatest artist of music.
Daryl is a gift from heaven ! 😇😉💃💞🌸🌸🌸
Steven Zarnesky
Totally agree
Colleen Gallagher
Love those long thin hands.
carlos jimenez
Absolutly ORIGINAL
Elisha Eickhoff
I haven't the foggiest idea why this song wasn't an instant hit.
It's fantastic.
Carol Meister
Agree 1000%
luciodimettis
SURE THE LIVE IS SO GOOD
Steven Zarnesky
Soooo true