Can't Live Without
Hollyn Lyrics
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Distance got me wonderin' where You are right now
One-way conversations got me worn down
Pouring out my heart wish You would speak a sound
I don't know what I'm after
I don't know what I'm doin'
I don't know what I'm after
I don't know what I'm after
I don't know what I'm doin'
I don't know what I'm after
All I know is I'm lost
Without Your love
There's no point in even wakin' up
No, no, no, no
Without Your love
Nothin's ever gonna be enough
No, no, no, no, no, no
I can't get you outta my head
And I don't wanna ever forget
You give me what the world could never give
I can't live without Your love
Starin' at the ceiling after midnight
Over-thinkin' everything in my whole life
All of these regrets are clouding my mind
Lord I need the strength to try it one more time
'Cause now I know what I'm after
Now I know what I'm doin'
Now I know what I'm after
Now I know that I'm lost
'Cuz now I know what I'm after
Now I know what I'm doin'
Now I know what I'm after
Now I know that I'm lost
Without Your love
There's no point in even wakin' up
No, no, no, no
Without Your love
Nothin's ever gonna be enough
No, no, no, no, no, no
I can't get you outta my head
And I don't wanna ever forget
You give me what the world could never give
I can't live without Your love
Some people gotta lose it all
To find out what they really want
Some people gotta lose it all
To find out what they really want
What I want is You
I can't live without Your love
The song Can't Live Without by Hollyn is about a person who feels lost and uncertain about life, and is desperately seeking direction and purpose. The opening lines, "California drivin' had to get out, Distance got me wonderin' where You are right now" suggests that the character is feeling restless and unsure of where to go. The metaphorical reference to California suggests that the character may have reached a point in life where the world around them seems to lack any real meaning or direction. The song speaks to a deeper yearning that is not satisfied by material possessions or experiences.
The lyrics also speak to the character's spiritual journey. The line "One-way conversations got me worn down, Pouring out my heart wish You would speak a sound" suggests that the character is seeking spiritual guidance and may be experiencing a sense of disconnection with the divine. The repetition of the line "Without Your love, there's no point in even waking up" highlights the importance of being anchored in something higher than oneself to find purpose and meaning.
As the song progresses, the character becomes more introspective and determined. The line "Now I know what I'm after, Now I know what I'm doin'" suggests that the character has gained some clarity about their purpose and direction in life. The final lines of the song, "What I want is You, I can't live without Your love" reveal that the character has discovered that their ultimate purpose and meaning is rooted in a relationship with a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
California drivin' had to get out
I had to escape my life in California
Distance got me wonderin' where You are right now
Being far from You makes me feel unsure about where You are
One-way conversations got me worn down
My attempts to reach out to You and not hearing back is exhausting me
Pouring out my heart wish You would speak a sound
I am opening up my heart to You and wishing You would respond with something
Without Your love
There's no point in even wakin' up
No, no, no, no
I cannot imagine living without Your love. Life would have no meaning, and I don't want to experience that
Nothin's ever gonna be enough
No, no, no, no, no, no
Without Your love, nothing will ever be sufficient. I will always feel incomplete and unsatisfied
I can't get you outta my head
And I don't wanna ever forget
You give me what the world could never give
I can't live without Your love
You are always on my mind, and I never want to forget what You bring to my life. What You give me is something that the world can never replace, and I know I cannot live without Your love
Starin' at the ceiling after midnight
Over-thinkin' everything in my whole life
All of these regrets are clouding my mind
Lord I need the strength to try it one more time
In moments of silence at night, I tend to overthink about all the regrets in my past. But I need the strength to overcome these regrets and give it another chance
'Cause now I know what I'm after
Now I know what I'm doin'
Now I know what I'm after
Now I know that I'm lost
'Cuz now I know what I'm after
Now I know what I'm doin'
Now I know what I'm after
Now I know that I'm lost
After realizing what I truly want, I also acknowledge that I am still lost and unsure about how to get there
Some people gotta lose it all
To find out what they really want
Some people gotta lose it all
To find out what they really want
Sometimes, people need to go through the process of losing everything to truly understand what they want and what is important. This process will help them find a path that resonates with them
What I want is You
I can't live without Your love
Ultimately, what I want is You, and I know I cannot live without Your love
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Bryan Fowler, Toby McKeehan, Holly Miller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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There is no light without JESUS ❤️✝️
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God is real indeed! Only God can gift 🎁 a person with such a heavenly spirit.
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Thank you for making music for OUR LORD
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I cannot live without Jesus either. There is no life without Him. There is no love. There is nothing good without Jesus.
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Yes ! Yes!
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Jamie Brennan Amen!
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Preach 🙏
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Same
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preach!
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Never give up on him, because he will NEVER give up on you