I Don't Want to Live Without You
Foreigner Lyrics


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I find myself in a strange situation
And I don't know how
What seemed to be an infatuation
Is so different now
I can't get by if we're not together
Ooh can't you see
Girl, I want you now and forever
Close to me
I'm longing for the time
I'm longing for the day
Hoping that you will promise to be mine
And never go away

I don't want to live without you
I don't want to live without you
I could never live without you
Live without your love

I ask myself but there's no explanation
For the way I feel
I know I've reached the right destination
And I know it's real

I'm longing for the time
I'm longing for the day
When I'll be giving you this heart of mine
Believe me when I say

I don't want to live without you
I don't want to live without you
I could never live without you
Live without your love

Now I don't want to live without you
I don't want to live without you
I could never be without you
Be without your love

I don't want to live without you
Live without your love
(Live without your love)
Live without your love
(Live without your love)




You see I'm lost without your love
(Live without your love) oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Foreigner's song "I Don't Want to Live Without You" convey a deep longing for companionship and the fear of being alone. The verses describe the singer's confusion over their feelings, how they started as mere infatuation but have now blossomed into something more significant. Separation from the loved one is unbearable for them, and they want to be close to the person forever. The chorus reinforces the message of not being able to live without their love, and they urge the person they love to stay with them always.


The lyrics touch upon a commonly felt emotion where people want to be with somebody to share their lives' joys and sorrows. The singer realizes that they have found the right person, and it's not easy to let go. The use of repetition in the chorus shows the urgency and the importance of the message, and the slight modification in the lyrics in the end is akin to the singer pleading not to be left alone. The song conveys how love gives a sense of belonging and how the absence of the loved one creates a void that cannot be filled.


Line by Line Meaning

I find myself in a strange situation
I am in a situation that is new and confusing to me.


And I don't know how
I don't understand how I got into this situation.


What seemed to be an infatuation
What I thought was just a crush


Is so different now
Has become something more serious and real.


I can't get by if we're not together
I cannot function without you by my side.


Ooh can't you see
Don't you understand how much I need you?


Girl, I want you now and forever
I desire you and want you to be a permanent part of my life.


Close to me
Physically and emotionally close to me.


I'm longing for the time
I cannot wait for the moment


I'm longing for the day
When this longing and waiting will come to an end.


Hoping that you will promise to be mine
I am wishing and expecting you to commit to being mine.


And never go away
And never leave my side.


I ask myself but there's no explanation
I am trying to understand my feelings but there is no clear explanation.


For the way I feel
For the intense emotions that are overwhelming me.


I know I've reached the right destination
I am sure that I have found the right person and place for me.


And I know it's real
And what we share is genuine and authentic.


When I'll be giving you this heart of mine
When I will offer you my love and devotion.


Believe me when I say
Trust me, what I am telling you is true.


I don't want to live without you
I cannot imagine living my life without you.


I could never live without you
You are an essential part of my life, and I cannot go on without you.


Now I don't want to live without you
I still feel the same way, even more so now.


I could never be without you
I need you to be with me always.


You see I'm lost without your love
Without your love, I feel aimless and without purpose.


(Live without your love) oh, oh
Living without your love is a prospect that frightens me.




Lyrics © SOMERSET SONGS PUBLISHING INC,
Written by: Michael Leslie Jones

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Carl Watkins

This is how I feel about my wife Linda. She passed away on December 3, 2021. I have always loved this song, but now it is much more meaningful to me. We met in September 1969 and were married on June 16, 1971. She is God’s gift to me, a light of my life. We had 50 years together and 7 children. And I also know that some day through the power of Jesus Christ I will be with her again. ❤ - Matthew 16:19.

x0539p

I am so sorry for your loss. 50 years together is amazing and have 7 kids brings you lots of grandkids for sure. I hope you can find comfort in the memories you made with her and in your family. In the end you will be one again.

Frank Lopez II, LMT, MTI

You were blessed. Comments like this always send that frog in the throat. Glad you had those few short years. Time just flies. It will be 50 years and talking about the high school reunion. Take care. God bless you.

Tim Cyborski

Well, always know you have a guardian angel with you forever.

Melissa Davis

Carl Watkins sorry the loss of your beautiful wife .. this song has a different meaning to me right now lost my daughter and three grandchildren in a tragic house fire everytime I hear a song like this ❤️ makes me think of them .. fly with angels Alicia, Ella, Eva , and Emery and Mike and Kyle .. RIP to your beautiful wife..I know will we see our love ones again I believe the same thing as you . When we die we all will be reunited...

Helen Talia

Amen .. wishing you the best <3

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Marion Whitaker

This is the way I feel about my wife Angie. Started dating in high school in 81’ . Married in 83’ . I could never live without her. 40 yrs together folks.

Alan Guzmán

Love forever and ever

Sharon Kutz

👏 congrats 👏 💖 💓 💕 ❤

rickster348

- that's the way it used to be., Good for you guys!

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