What Now My Love
Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Now that you've left me
How can I live through another day?
Watching my dreams turn into ashes
And all my hopes into bits of clay
Once I could see, once I could feel
Now I am numb, I've become unreal
Stripped of my heart, my soul
What now my love?
Now that it's over
I feel the world closing in on me
Here come the stars, tumbling around me
There's the sky where the sea should be
What now my love?
Now that you're gone
I'd be a fool to go on and on
No one would care, no one would cry
If I should live or die
What now my love?
Now there is nothing
Only my last goodbye
"What Now My Love" is a heartbreaking ballad by Edmundo Ros and His Orchestra about the pain of losing a loved one. The song speaks to the aftermath of a breakup or loss and the struggles of the singer to find meaning and purpose in life without their partner. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a devastated person whose dreams and hopes have been shattered, leaving them feeling numb and unreal. The singer walks aimlessly through the night, feeling empty and lost, with no goal or purpose in sight. The once-beautiful world around them has lost its luster, and even the stars seem to be tumbling down around them. The singer is left with nothing but their last goodbye, feeling that no one cares if they live or die.
The song's melody is haunting and melancholic, with slow and mournful rhythms that evoke a sense of sadness and despair. The verses build up to a powerful chorus that expresses the singer's pain and confusion in the face of their loss. The lyrics touch on themes of love, heartbreak, and existential angst, making it a universal song that has resonated with listeners for generations.
Line by Line Meaning
What now my love?
What do I do now that you're gone?
Now that you've left me
Since you left me, I don't know how to carry on.
How can I live through another day?
Everyday seems impossible to survive without you.
Watching my dreams turn into ashes
All my dreams have been shattered.
And all my hopes into bits of clay
All my hopes have been crushed and destroyed.
Once I could see, once I could feel
I used to be emotionally responsive, but now I'm emotionally numb.
Now I am numb, I've become unreal
I'm disconnected from my emotions and reality.
I walk the night without a goal
I wander aimlessly through the night.
Stripped of my heart, my soul
I feel hollow and empty inside.
Now that it's over
Since our relationship is finished,
I feel the world closing in on me
I feel claustrophobic and closed in by the world.
Here come the stars, tumbling around me
My world seems to be turning upside down.
There's the sky where the sea should be
Everything seems out of place and surreal.
Now that you're gone
Since you're no longer here with me,
I'd be a fool to go on and on
It would be foolish for me to continue living in this misery.
No one would care, no one would cry
No one would notice or care if I lived or died.
If I should live or die
I'm uncertain if I should continue living or end my life.
Now there is nothing
Now that everything is over between us,
Only my last goodbye
All that's left is for me to say goodbye.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BALANDRAS EDITIONS, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Carl Sigman, Gilbert Becaud, Pierre Delanoe
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@MOGGS1942
The soundtrack of my formative years. The incomparable Edmundo Ros and his wonderful Orchestra. I was raised by three elderly relations in the 1940's and 50's. No electricity, so the music source was via a cable ' wireless ' radio that sat on the windowsill.
Mr. Ros had a weekly programme on the BBC, and it was a real joy to hear his music.
My relatives are all long gone now but this music takes me back to their bosoms.
@chickenroundabout
My dads favourite. He died today, and I'm having a beer and playing Edmundo for him !
@auztransport2422
May he rest in peace he had a great taste in music.
@beforeourveryeyes
What a gift to you that you got to hear great music. He's dancing to it in the timeless place. Be well!
@zedbou5040
My dad's been gone 9 years this year. He played this and many more on Sunday mornings much to my mum's eyes rolling and shouting "turn it down John." 😂
@scopex2749
I loved this man and his music. I was born in '59 so grew up with my parents playing this on 'the wireless' or the 'Radiogram' constantly as they both loved dancing and socialising. They are both sadly gone now - but I have no doubt they have met up with Mr Ros and are dancing in paradise with this amazing bandleader. The 60's were such happy carefree times. No one being attacked in the street in our own country by terrorists, or crashing planes into buildings or killing to 'make a statement'. People just seemed 'content and happier. In 2022 the world is just full of HATE and another insane dictator intent on TAKING THE WORLD. Come back Edmundo...........
@auztransport2422
I was born in 57 and huge fan of this great composer, band leader and timpani player. I couldn't agree with you more. Through his son Douglass I started to write to him a few years before he passed, and he was gracious enough to write back from Spain where he used to live. I truly believe he is among the best when it comes to arrangement of these classic Latin music. He handpicked the best instrumentalist around the world and kept them for long time. Enjoy and be happy.
@robertpower4595
Me too
@marycrichlow9908
I remember listening to his songs while i was living in Barbados as a teenager my favorite was I search the world to find a love to call my own.Belive it or i'm still searching 😊
@MOGGS1942
Good luck with the search.