Without the Love
Demi Lovato Lyrics
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You fool my heart with every note
You drop a beat and kiss my face
You make me move then cut the base
And you work so hard to get me just to let me go
Yeah, you put me in the spotlight just to steal the show
And you try to take me home like you're DiMaggio
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song?
What good is a love song without the love?
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song?
What good is a love song without the love?
Why are we acting like lovers?
We don't know each other
Even though we used to rule the world
Why are you singing me love songs
What good is a love song
A love song without the love
You're so confused its getting old
You wear your ring but leave me cold
You're beautiful but cause me pain
You played my heart like it's a game
And you work so hard to get me just to let me go
Yeah, you put me in the spotlight just to steal the show
And you try to take me home like you're DiMaggio
Oh (oh, oh) it's criminal
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song?
What good is a love song without the love?
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song?
What good is a love song without the love?
Why are we acting like lovers?
We don't know each other
Even though we used to rule the world
Why are you singing me love songs
What good is a love song
A love song without the love
This is the bend before the break
When we forget the harmony
This is how water colors fade
Into distant memories
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song?
What good is a love song without the love?
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song?
What good is a love song without the love?
Why are we acting like lovers?
We don't know each other
Even though we used to rule the world
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song?
A love song without the love
(Ooh) Without the love
(Ooh) Without the love
(Ooh) Without the love
(Ooh) Without the love
The lyrics to Demi Lovato's "Without the Love" express the confusion and pain that comes with being in a relationship without genuine love. The singer describes how her partner pulls her in with their music and charm, but ultimately leaves her feeling empty and played like a game. The chorus questions the value of love songs without genuine emotions behind them, and the confusion of pretending to be lovers without truly knowing each other. The final verse hints at the impending end of the relationship, with the line "this is the bend before the break," and the fading of the relationship like watercolors into distant memories.
These lyrics showcase Demi Lovato's talent for capturing raw emotions and using her music to tell a story. Throughout her career, Lovato has been open about her struggles with mental health and addiction, and her music often reflects that vulnerable honesty. "Without the Love" is no exception, as it explores the pain of being in a relationship that lacks genuine love and begs the question of whether love songs are truly meaningful without true feelings behind them.
Line by Line Meaning
You pull my strings and push my soul
You have control over my emotions
You fool my heart with every note
You play with my heart, making me believe you love me
You drop a beat and kiss my face
You make me feel alive and happy with your music and affectionate gestures
You make me move then cut the base
You lead me on, then abruptly end things
And you work so hard to get me just to let me go
You put in effort to pursue me, but it's all for nothing when you leave me
Yeah, you put me in the spotlight just to steal the show
You use me for attention and praise, disregarding my feelings
And you try to take me home like you're DiMaggio
You try to impress me with your money and status
Why are you singing me love songs?
Why are you pretending to love me?
What good is a love song?
What's the point of singing about love if you don't actually love someone?
What good is a love song without the love?
A love song is meaningless if it's not backed by true feelings of love
Why are we acting like lovers?
Why are we pretending to have a romantic relationship?
We don't know each other
We don't truly understand each other's thoughts and feelings
Even though we used to rule the world
Even though we experienced success and happiness together in the past
You're so confused its getting old
You're indecisive and it's becoming tiring
You wear your ring but leave me cold
You're married but distant towards me
You're beautiful but cause me pain
Your attractive appearance doesn't compensate for the emotional pain you cause me
You played my heart like it's a game
You treated my emotions as if they're something to be manipulated for your own entertainment
This is the bend before the break
This is the moment before the collapse of our relationship
When we forget the harmony
When our relationship is no longer in sync and becomes discordant
This is how water colors fade
This is how our relationship fades away like watercolor paintings
Into distant memories
Our relationship becomes a memory of the past
(Ooh) Without the love
Love is the essential element missing from our relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Demitria Demi Lovato, Matt Squire, Roy Battle, Freddy Wexler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jason Smalls
[Verse 1]
You pull my strings and push my soul
You fool my heart with every note
You drop a beat and kiss my face
You make me move, then cut the bass
[Pre-Chorus 1]
And you work so hard to get me just to let me go
Yeah, you put me in the spotlight just to steal the show
And you try to take me home like you're DiMaggio
Oh, it's such a joke
[Chorus]
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song?
What good is a love song without the love?
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song?
What good is a love song without the love?
Why are we acting like lovers?
We don't know each other
Even though we used to rule the world
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song, a love song without the love?
[Verse 2]
You're so confused, it's getting old
You wear your ring, but leave me cold
You're beautiful, but cause me pain
You played my heart like it's a game
[Pre-Chorus 2]
And you work so hard to get me just to let me go
Yeah, you put me in the spotlight just to steal the show
And you try to take me home like you're DiMaggio
Oh, it's criminal
[Chorus]
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song?
What good is a love song without the love?
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song?
What good is a love song without the love?
Why are we acting like lovers?
We don't know each other
Even though we used to rule the world
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song, a love song without the love?
[Bridge]
This is the bend before the break
When we forget the harmony
This is how water colors fade into distant memories
[Chorus]
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song?
What good is a love song without the love?
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song?
What good is a love song without the love?
Why are we acting like lovers?
We don't know each other
Even though we used to rule the world (Used to rule the world)
Why are you singing me love songs?
What good is a love song, a love song without the love?
[Outro]
Oh, without the love
Oh, without the love
Oh, without the love
Oh, without the love
Njt222
Probably one of the most underrated songs from this album.
cherryl
True
Erica A Robertson
It's one of my favorites!
mariegold
IKR
Chloe Reese
Njt222 amen
Kamilla Mathielo
Njt222 morrendo
Maria Luisa
2023 e eu aqui ouvindo a maior de todas❤🩹❤🩹
Well Moreira
eu tambem
Albert Elias
This song never get bored. One of the bests 💙
Víctor Carreño
This song should be her next single... I mean, it's the best song in her album, damn, this needs to be sung for all the world!