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Without Love
Hairspray Lyrics
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Once I was a selfish fool
Who never understood
I never looked inside myself
Though on the outside, I looked good!
Then we met and you made me
The man I am today
No matter what you weigh
'Cause...
LINK (& ENSEMBLE)
Without love
Life is like the seasons with
No summer
Without love
Life is rock 'n' roll without
A drummer
Tracy, I'll be yours forever
'Cause I never wanna be
Without love
Tracy, never set me free
No, I ain't lyin'
Never set me free, Tracy,
No, no, no
TRACY
Once I was a simple girl
Then stardom came to me
But I was still a nothing
Though a thousand fans may disagree!
Fame was just a prison
Signing autographs a bore
I didn't have a clue
Till you came banging on my door
That
TRACY AND COMPANY
Without love
TRACY
Life is like my dad without his bromo
TRACY AND COMPANY
Without love
TRACY
Life's like making out to Perry Como!
Darling
TRACY AND COMPANY
I'll be yours forever
TRACY
Cause I never wanna be
TRACY AND COMPANY
Without love
TRACY
So darling throw away the key
TRACY AND LINK
I'm yours forever
Throw away the key
Yeah, yeah, yeah
SEAWEED
Living in the ghetto
Black is everywhere ya go
Who'd have thought I'd love a girl
With skin as white as winter's snow
PENNY
In my ivory tower
Life was just a hostess snack
But now I've tasted chocolate
And I'm never going back
PENNY & SEAWEED & ENSEMBLE
'Cause without love
SEAWEED
Life is like a beat that you can't follow
PENNY & SEAWEED & ENSEMBLE
Without love
PENNY
Life is Doris Day at the Apollo
PENNY & SEAWEED & ENSEMBLE
Darling, I'll be yours forever
'Cause I never wanna be
Without love
SEAWEED
So darling, never set me free
PENNY & SEAWEED
I'm yours forever
Never set me free
PENNY & SEAWEED & ENSEMBLE
No, no, no!
LINK
If you're locked up in this prison, Trace,
I don't know what I'll do
TRACY
Link, I've got to break out
So that I can get my hands on you
SEAWEED
And girl, if I can't touch you
Now I'm gonna lose control
PENNY
Seaweed, you're my black white knight
I've found my blue-eyed soul
SEAWEED & ENSEMBLE
Sweet freedom is our goal
LINK
Trace, I wanna kiss ya!
TRACY
Then I can't wait for parole!
ALL
'Cause without love
SEAWEED
Life is like a prom that won't invite us
ALL
Without love
LINK
Life's getting my big break and laryngitis
ALL
Without love
PENNY
Life's a '45' when you can't buy it
ALL
Without love
TRACY
Life is like my mother on a diet
ALL
Like a week that's only Mondays
Only ice cream never sundaes
Like a circle with no center
Like a door marked "do not enter!"
Darling, I'll be yours forever
'Cause I never wanna be
Without love
PENNY & LINK
Yes now you've captured me
ENSEMBLE
Without love
SEAWEED & TRACY
I surrender happily
ENSEMBLE
Without love
PENNY
Oh Seaweed
ALL
Never set me free
PENNY & SEAWEED
No, no, no
TRACY & LINK
No, I ain't lyin'
PENNY & SEAWEED
Never set me free
ALL
No, no, no
No, I don't wanna live without
PENNY
Love, love, love
LINK
Yeah, yeah, yeah
ALL
Darling, you had best believe me,
Never leave me without love!
The song Without Love in Hairspray is a song about the power of love and how it can transform people's lives. The song is sung by the main characters of the movie, Tracy and Link, and later by Seaweed and Penny. Tracy and Link sing about how love has changed them and how it has made them better people. They proclaim that life without love is like the seasons with no summer and like rock 'n' roll without a drummer. Seaweed and Penny sing about how love has transcended racial barriers and how it has opened their eyes to new experiences.
The song is a celebration of love and its transformative power. Tracy and Link express their love for each other and their willingness to be together despite the obstacles they may face. Seaweed and Penny sing about how their love has allowed them to break free from the constraints of society and overcome their differences. The song is a testament to the idea that love has the power to conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I was a selfish fool
I was self-absorbed and failed to see the depth of my shortcomings
Who never understood
I had no appreciation for the needs of others
I never looked inside myself
I lacked introspection and self-awareness
Though on the outside, I looked good!
I presented well, perhaps masking my true character
Then we met and you made me
Your influence had a profound effect on me
The man I am today
I have changed significantly for the better
Tracy, I'm in love with you
I have strong romantic feelings for you
No matter what you weigh
Our relationship is not contingent on physical attributes
Without love Life is like the seasons with No summer
A life lacking in love is bleak and unfulfilling
Without love Life is rock 'n' roll without A drummer
The absence of love in life leaves one feeling a lack of rhythm and direction
Tracy, I'll be yours forever
I am committed to a lifelong partnership with you
Cause I never wanna be Without love
I know the importance of love and want it present in my life
Once I was a simple girl
I was unassuming and modest
Then stardom came to me
I achieved great public success
But I was still a nothing
Despite my fame, I felt unimportant
Though a thousand fans may disagree!
Others may have perceived me differently, but I felt unfulfilled
Fame was just a prison
My celebrity status became a burden
Signing autographs a bore
Even the joys of my fame lost their luster
I didn't have a clue
I lacked self-awareness and insight
Till you came banging on my door
You arrived with a forceful, positive impact on my life
Life is like my dad without his bromo
A loveless life is unbearable, like a headache without relief
Life is like a beat that you can't follow
A life without love lacks direction and makes no sense
Life is Doris Day at the Apollo
A life without love is like a mismatched performer at the wrong venue
Darling, I'll be yours forever
I pledge lifelong commitment to our relationship
'Cause I never wanna be Without love
I understand the value of love and want it present in my life
So darling, never set me free
I desire to be with you forever and not be released from your love
If you're locked up in this prison, Trace, I don't know what I'll do
The thought of being without you terrifies and saddens me
Link, I've got to break out So that I can get my hands on you
I must pursue you with great passion
Sweet freedom is our goal
We long for and value the freedom to love each other openly
Life's getting my big break and laryngitis
Achieving success without love leads to emptiness and an unfulfilled life
Darling, you had best believe me, Never leave me without love!
I emphatically ask you to believe in my commitment to our relationship and lifelong love
Yes now you've captured me
You have won my heart and love
I surrender happily
I submit to your love with great joy and willingness
No, I don't wanna live without Love, love, love
I adamantly declare my unyielding commitment to love in my life
Yeah, yeah, yeah
An enthusiastic and affirmative reinforcement of my previous statement
No, no, no
A repetitive declaration of the importance of love in life
Never set me free
I desire to be with you forever and not be released from your love
Contributed by Adam B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Shakirraist
Once I was a selfish fool
Who never understood
Never looked inside myself
Though on the outside, I looked good!
Then we met and you made me
The man I am today
Tracy, I'm in love with you
No matter what you weigh
[LINK & TRACY]
'Cause without love
[LINK]
Life is like the seasons with no summer
[LINK & TRACY]
Without love
[LINK]
Life is rock 'n' roll without a drummer
Tracy, I'll be yours forever
Cause I never wanna be
Without love
Tracy, never set me free
No, I ain't lyin'
Never set me free, Tracy
No, no, no!
[SEAWEED]
Living in the ghetto
Black is everywhere you go
Who'd've thought I'd love a girl
Whose skin was white as winter snow?
[PENNY]
In my ivory tower
Life was just a hostess snack
But now I've tasted chocolate
And I'm never going back
[SEAWEED & PENNY]
'Cause without love
[SEAWEED]
Life is like a beat that you can't follow
[SEAWEED & PENNY]
Without love
PENNY]
Life is Doris Day at the Apollo
[SEAWEED & PENNY]
Darling, I'll be yours forever
'Cause I never wanna be
[PENNY]
Without love
[SEAWEED]
So, darlin', never set me free
[SEAWEED & PENNY]
Oh, I'm yours forever
Never set me free
No, no, no!
[LINK]
If I'm left without my baby doll
I don't know what I'll do
[TRACY]
Link, I've got to break out
So that I can get my hands on you
And girl, if I can't touch you
Then I'm gonna lose control
[PENNY]
Seaweed, you're my black white knight
I've found my blue-eyed soul
[SEAWEED]
Sweet freedom is our goal!
[LINK]
Trace, I wanna kiss ya!
[TRACY]
Let me out at the next toll!
[ALL]
Without love
[SEAWEED]
Life is like a prom that won't invite us
[ALL]
Without love
[LINK]
Life's getting my big break and laryngitis
[ALL]
Without love
[PENNY]
Life's a '45 when you can't buy it
[ALL]
Without love
[TRACY]
Life is like my mother on a diet!
[ALL]
Like a week that's only Mondays
Only ice cream, never sundaes
Like a circle with no center
Like a door marked "do not enter!"
Darlin' I'll be yours forever
'Cause I never wanna be
Without love
[SEAWEED & PENNY]
Yes, now you've captured me
[ALL]
Without love
[LINK & TRACY]
I surrender happily
[ALL]
Without love
Seaweed never set me free
No no no
I ain't lying
Never set me free
No, no, no
No I don't wanna live
Without love
Darlin' you have best believe me
Never leave me without love
@Fyreflier
never realised til now that Penny's dress in You Can't Stop The Beat is made from her bedroom curtains XD
@natcarrillo5588
She wanted to be like Gisselle from Enchanted Lol😂
@CJ-sp6lh
HOW DID U EVEN NOTICE THAT😂
@makylamannbrown754
@@CJ-sp6lh on me I've seen this so many times and did not see till now
@michaei7226
XOXheartAmy LMFAOOOOO I CANT BREATHE
@bibi-we4lg
@@natcarrillo5588 Scarlett O'Hara from gone with the wind is the original curtain dress maker, lol.
@agenttheater5
Why are so many people talking about Zac and hardly anyone's talking about Elijah? Not that there's anything wrong with Zac Efron, but Elijah Kelley.....he's handsome and is an amazing singer and a fantastic dancer and has a sweet smile and perfect teeth! I have nothing against Zac Efron but Zac and Elijah both deserve the same amount of recognition and praise
@thwb4661
agenttheater5 But I guess it because Zac came from another popular musical and he definitely got the fame. But Elijah did excellently as Seaweed. Even better than the broadway original.
@kaciedlin4315
agenttheater5 THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
@kaciedlin4315
agenttheater5 I've followed him in everything he's been in and going to be in ever since Hairpspray.