Without You
Harry Nilsson Lyrics


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No, I can't forget this evening
Or your face as you were leaving
But I guess that's just the way the story goes
You always smile, but in your eyes your sorrow shows
Yes, it shows

No, I can't forget tomorrow
When I think of all my sorrows
Well, I had you there but then I let you go
And now it's only fair that I should let you know
What you should know

I can't live, if living is without you
I can't live, I can't give any more
Can't live, if living is without you
I can't give, I can't give any more

Well, I can't forget this evening
Or your face as you were leaving
But I guess that's just the way the story goes
You always smile, but in your eyes your sorrow shows
Yes, it shows

Can't live, if living is without you
I can't live, I can't give anymore
I can't live, if living is without you




I can't live, I can't give anymore
(Living is without you)

Overall Meaning

The song discusses the pain and sadness of losing someone and the difficulty of moving on without them. The singer is filled with regret and can't forget the moment their lover left them. The line "You always smile, but in your eyes your sorrow shows" illustrates that the person they lost was trying to hide their pain, yet it was still evident in their eyes. The second verse talks about how the singer had their lover but let them go, making it their fault for the heartbreak. The repeated line "I can't live, if living is without you" emphasizes the magnitude of the heartbreak and how the singer feels as though they cannot move on without their lover.


Furthermore, the lyrics suggest that love is not easy and can end in heartbreak. The line "But I guess that's just the way the story goes" implies that the ending was inevitable, no matter what was said or done to try to prevent it. The song is about grief, loss, and the struggle of letting go of someone you once cared about deeply.


Overall, "Without You" is a heartbreaking ballad that portrays the raw, emotional pain of losing someone close.


Line by Line Meaning

No, I can't forget this evening
This evening is unforgettable to me


Or your face as you were leaving
Your face haunts me as you depart


But I guess that's just the way the story goes
This sad tale has played out before


You always smile, but in your eyes your sorrow shows
Your smile is hiding inner suffering


Yes, it shows
The sorrow is visible


No, I can't forget tomorrow
Tomorrow looms large in my mind


When I think of all my sorrows
I am burdened with my heartache


Well, I had you there but then I let you go
I once had you, but I lost you due to my actions


And now it's only fair that I should let you know
It is right for me to confess to you now


What you should know
What you need to hear from me


I can't live, if living is without you
My life would lack meaning without you in it


I can't live, I can't give any more
I am unable to continue living or giving without you


Can't live, if living is without you
My existence would be pointless without you


I can't give, I can't give any more
I am emotionally drained and unable to give anymore


Well, I can't forget this evening
This memory is forever burned in my mind


Or your face as you were leaving
Your last glance as you left stays with me


But I guess that's just the way the story goes
This is just another story of heartbreak


You always smile, but in your eyes your sorrow shows
Your façade of happiness can't hide your sadness


Yes, it shows
The pain is evident


Can't live, if living is without you
My very existence is dependent on you


I can't live, I can't give anymore
I am at my limit and unable to continue


I can't live, if living is without you
I need you in my life to survive


I can't live, I can't give anymore
I have nothing left to offer




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Peter William Ham, Thomas Evans

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briteppr62

LOVELY!

Robert Thomas

Dedicated to my first girl friend.

Just know The Law !!

its not a cover. It's the original!

Stereo Classics

Incorrect. Written by Pete Ham and Tom Evans of Badfinger.

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