I'm Loving Nothing
Impressions Lyrics

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Tenderly I desire
Passionate moods of fire
Wanting to give my heart
All of a sudden, I'm loving nothin'

Women she lied there so sweet
Everything seemed so complete
A burning fire in my chest

Wanting to love and caress
But there is nothing

And I'm loving nothing
I finally found that out
I'm loving nothing
It's hard to believe
But without a doubt
There's not even a kiss of tenderness

I cried silent tears so blue
All because of you
You must not understand
The desires of your man
And a love so needy
Has dissolved so completely

And there is nothing
I finally found that out
I'm loving nothing
It's hard to believe
But without a doubt
There's not even a kiss of tenderness

Tenderly I desire
Passionate moods of fire
Wanting to give my heart
All of a sudden, I'm loving nothin'
No there is nothin'

And I'm loving nothing
I finally found out
I'm loving nothing
It's so hard to believe

But without a doubt
There's not even a kiss of tenderness

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Loving Nothing" by Impressions is a heart-wrenching ballad about a man who has realized that he has fallen out of love. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song as the singer expresses his desire for tenderness and passion. The second verse reveals that there was a woman in his life who he loved deeply, but now she lies there "so sweet" and he realizes that there is nothing left between them. As the song progresses, the singer comes to terms with this realization, shedding silent tears and acknowledging that the love he once felt has dissolved.

The lyrics of "I'm Loving Nothing" are poignant and reflective, with an underlying sadness that resonates with anyone who has experienced a broken heart. The singer's journey is relatable, as many people have been in a situation where they thought they loved someone, only to find out that the feelings were not mutual or that the love had faded. This song captures the complexity of that experience and the range of emotions that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Tenderly I desire
I yearn for a gentle and affectionate love

Passionate moods of fire
I want to experience intense and passionate emotions

Wanting to give my heart
I am eager to give my love wholeheartedly

All of a sudden, I'm loving nothin'
But suddenly, I realize I am incapable of loving anything or anyone

Women she lied there so sweet
I had a woman who appeared to be perfect and kind

Everything seemed so complete
My life felt whole and fulfilled in her presence

A burning fire in my chest
Yet there was a passionate flame within me that was not satisfied

Wanting to love and caress
I craved to love and embrace her tenderly

But there is nothing
But I found that I'm unable to feel any love, not even a small amount

And I'm loving nothing
I came to the realization that I'm incapable of loving anything

I finally found that out
This awareness is hard-earned and difficult to accept

It's hard to believe
It's difficult to accept this fact

But without a doubt
I am certain that there is no love inside of me

There's not even a kiss of tenderness
I am unable to express even a small amount of tenderness or affection

I cried silent tears so blue
I felt deep sadness and despair and cried alone

All because of you
I attribute this feeling of emptiness to the woman I loved

You must not understand
She couldn't grasp or fulfill my need for love

The desires of your man
I needed my love to be reciprocated

And a love so needy
My love was intense and required a lot from the other person

Has dissolved so completely
My love has completely vanished

No there is nothin'
There is nothing left in my heart to love

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

notorious

6y↑13

Tenderly I desire
Passionate moods of fire
Wanting to give my heart
All of a sudden, I'm loving nothin'

Women she lied there so sweet
Everything seemed so complete
A burning fire in my chest
Wanting to love and caress
But there is nothing

And I'm loving nothing
I finally found that out
I'm loving nothing
It's hard to believe
But without a doubt
There's not even a kiss of tenderness

I cried silent tears so blue
All because of you
You must not understand
The desires of your man
And a love so needy
Has dissolved so completely

And there is nothing
I finally found that out
I'm loving nothing
It's hard to believe
But without a doubt
There's not even a kiss of tenderness

Tenderly I desire
Passionate moods of fire
Wanting to give my heart
All of a sudden, I'm loving nothin'
No there is nothin'

And I'm loving nothing
I finally found out
I'm loving nothing
It's so hard to believe
But without a doubt
There's not even a kiss of tenderness

All comments from YouTube:

william swindell

4y↑6

I have written so many posts here stating how Mr, Mayfield's music has been a companion at every stage of my life, celebrating love but most comforting, when love was fading or gone away. More than any other songwriter, he was there with me. He still dwells within the innermost places of my emotions and for that reason, he will always reign supreme as my guide for he had been there before me. Forever Curtis Mayfield, live on...

AJ. McGowan

3y↑3

It is so sad that one of the best love ballads of that era went by virtually unnoticed. This song is so smooth, filled with emotion, passion and something I call complete desperation.