Alpert's musical accomplishments include five number one hits, twenty-eight albums on the Billboard charts, eight Grammy Awards, fourteen Platinum albums and fifteen Gold albums. As of 1996, Alpert had sold 72 million albums worldwide.
He was also the founder, along with Jerry Moss, of the legendary, artist-oriented record label, A&M Records.
A couple of the greatest artists of the 60's and 70's that he got to shine on A&M records were The Carpenters and Natalie Cole.
What Now My Love
Herb Alpert Lyrics
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How can I live through another day
Watching my dreams turn to ashes
And my hopes turn to bits of clay?
Once I could see, once I could feel
Now I am numb, I've become unreal
I walk the night, without a goal
What now my love, now that it's over?
I feel the world falling all around me
Here come the stars, tumbling around me
There's the sky, where that 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 if I should live or die
What now my love, now there is nothing?
Only my last, my last good-bye
The song "What Now My Love" is a powerful ballad that tells a story of heartbreak and despair. The opening line asks a question that many people who have experienced heartbreak have asked themselves: "What now my love, now that you've left me?" The singer is struggling to come to terms with the reality that his relationship is over and he's facing a future that is uncertain and bleak.
In the second verse, the singer describes the way that he is feeling in the aftermath of his breakup. He says, "Once I could see, once I could feel, now I am numb, I've become unreal." This suggests that he has lost his ability to feel joy or pleasure from anything, and he is simply going through the motions of life without any real purpose or meaning. He walks the night without a goal, his heart and soul stripped away.
In the final verse, the song reaches its emotional climax. The singer proclaims that there is nothing left for him, now that his love is gone. He feels that he is alone in the world and that his life has no purpose or value. The final line, "Only my last, my last goodbye," is a heartbreaking admission that the singer has given up hope and has resigned himself to a life without his love.
Overall, "What Now My Love" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the pain of heartbreak and loss. Through its lyrics, the song captures the essence of what it feels like to endure the agony of a breakup and struggle to find meaning in life afterward.
Line by Line Meaning
What now my love, now that you've left me
I'm at a loss now that you've abandoned me
How can I live through another day
I don't know how to keep going
Watching my dreams turn to ashes
I'm witnessing all my aspirations crumble
And my hopes turn to bits of clay?
My optimism has disintegrated
Once I could see, once I could feel
I used to have vision and emotions
Now I am numb, I've become unreal
Now I'm desensitized and detached
I walk the night, without a goal
I wander aimlessly in darkness
Stripped of my heart and my soul
I'm devoid of emotion and spirit
What now my love, now that it's over?
What do I do now that this relationship has ended?
I feel the world falling all around me
Everything seems to be crumbling
Here come the stars, tumbling around me
The stars seem to be falling from the sky
There's the sky, where that sea should be
The familiar has become unrecognizable
What now my love, now that you're gone?
What is there for me now that you're no longer here?
I'd be a fool to go on and on
Continuing on would be foolish
No one would care, no one would cry
Nobody would notice my absence
If I should live if I should live or die
Whether I live or die doesn't seem to matter
What now my love, now there is nothing?
What am I supposed to do now that there's nothing left?
Only my last, my last good-bye
All that's left is for me to say goodbye
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL SIGMAN, GILBERT BECAUD, PIERRE DELANOE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
More Superior Than Coal
Don't ever send this to some girl you like
Lyrics
What now, my love, now that you 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'm numb, I've become unreal
I walk the night, oh, without a goal
Stripped of my heart, my soul
What now, my love, now that it's over?
I feel the world closing in on me
Here comes the stars tumbling around me
And 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
Only my last goodbye
Sonny Gibson
Just thought of this cut out of the blue . Itβs sounds so 60s . His phrasing is so subtle and understated . His attack , where he sounds like he β sneaks up on the note β is an unmistakable signature sound. His rendition of this song is the best rendition of anybody., I think. This was a time when jazz came the closest to top 40 radio. Brubeck had Take 5 , SergioMendez , Baja marimba band and Stan Getz . .This cut just makes you happy when you hear it π
lrh1966
Thanks for listening Sonny and I wish you an awesome day from Lloyd.
Joy Henley
Few people have made as much of an impact on the world of music as Herb Alpert.Β From his talent and hit songs, to selling over 72 million records worldwide, to nine Grammy Awards, fourteen platinum albums, fifteen gold albums, to A&MΒ Records, the man is a genius.Β Love the Herb Alpert Foundation, too.Β His wife Lani Hall was lead vocalist with Sergio Mendes and Brasil '66 and they really make a difference in the world!
lrh1966
Thanks Joy for checking out Herb Alpert album and I also have Sergio Mendes Brasil 66. I enjoy these masterpieces they created during the 60's and I wish radio and media today would promote more new music that is along this style rather than the noise and extreme pounding bass heard from passing car radio's now of days.
Joy Henley
I grew up listening to this music!Β You're right...they are masterpieces!
Jimmy Toderello
Fantastic musical group with music that touched the heart and souls of people all over the world.
lrh1966
Thanks Jimmy for listening to this LP album I grew up with. He is awesome.
More Superior Than Coal
Don't ever send this to some girl you like
Lyrics
What now, my love, now that you 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'm numb, I've become unreal
I walk the night, oh, without a goal
Stripped of my heart, my soul
What now, my love, now that it's over?
I feel the world closing in on me
Here comes the stars tumbling around me
And 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
Only my last goodbye
lrh1966
Thanks for checking it out and have an awesome day from Lloyd :)
Jesse Hancock
Herb will never be duplicated. He was and is a Musical Genius. What a cat !