Fast forward almost two years & The Expressions (feat' Lee Fields), have successfully created a unique and personal sound that can hold court with the bands they set out to emulate. However, what was created in the process goes beyond just a carbon copy of a sweet soul music. The music has developed into a deeply soulful mix of old and new. The formula stayed the same but the style has been adapted for the ears of people who didn’t grow up on Al Green or Sam Cooke. Elements of modern music have crept their way into the mix to create something entirely fresh and unique. The Expressions have surely lived up to the name, each song they make is choked full of raw emotion that permeates deep through your ear hole straight to the soul.
My World
Lee Fields & The Expressions Lyrics
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My world is empty without you, babe
And as I roam my way alone
I find it hard for me to carry on
I need your strength, I need your tender touch
I need the love, my dear, I miss so much
My world is empty without you, babe
My world is empty without you, baby
You've given me a true love
And every day I thank you, love
For the feeling that's so new
So exciting so inviting
Baby, baby, I hear a symphony
A tender melody
Pushing me closer and closer to your heart
Then suddenly
Your lips are touching mine
A feeling so divine
Til I leave my past behind
My world is empty without you, babe
My world is empty without you, babe
From this cold world I try to hide my face
But from this loneliness there ain't no hiding place
Inside this cold and empty house I dwell
In darkness, in memory I know so well
My world is empty without you, babe
My world is empty without you, babe
Without you babe without you babe
The lyrics of the song "My World Is Empty Without You", written and performed by Lee Fields & The Expressions, express a profound sense of heartbreak and loneliness after a relationship has ended. He sings about how his world feels empty and how difficult it is to carry on without his lover. He longs for her strength, tender touch, and the love that he misses so much. The feeling of emptiness is all-consuming, and he cannot escape the loneliness that permeates his life. The lyrics also showcase his gratitude towards his lover for giving him a true love that has left him with beautiful memories.
In the next verse, he expresses the beauty of the memories he has with his lover. He compares the feeling of being with his lover to hearing a symphony, which is so inviting and exciting. He wants to be close to her heart, and suddenly, her lips touch his, which he describes as a feeling so divine. He hopes to leave his past behind and begin a new chapter with his lover, as their love has filled his life with new meaning.
The third verse further emphasizes the sense of loneliness and heartbreak that he feels. He is trying to hide his face from the world, but there is no hiding place from the loneliness that haunts him. He lives in a cold, empty house with memories that he knows so well. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing that his world is empty without his lover.
Line by Line Meaning
My world is empty without you, babe
The world loses its meaning and purpose without you, my love.
My world is empty without you, babe
I cannot emphasize enough how empty and meaningless my life is without you.
And as I roam my way alone
As I walk my path alone in the world without you.
I find it hard for me to carry on
It's difficult for me to continue my life without you being close by.
I need your strength, I need your tender touch
I require your comfort, your soothing caress and your emotional support.
I need the love, my dear, I miss so much
I yearn for the affectionate love that we shared.
You've given me a true love
I am grateful for the love that you have sincerely given me.
And every day I thank you, love
I express gratitude every day for the love that you bring me.
For the feeling that's so new
The feeling of loving you and being loved by you is so fresh, inspiring and exhilarating.
So exciting so inviting
It is intoxicating and irresistibly exciting to be a part of your life.
Baby, baby, I hear a symphony
My heartbeats sound like a perfect harmony, making me feel happier as I think of you.
A tender melody
I am captivated by a soft, gentle melody that emerges from my heart as I think of you.
Pushing me closer and closer to your heart
My desires and affections lead me to gravitate closer and closer to your loving heart.
Then suddenly
All at once and without warning,
Your lips are touching mine
I am ecstatic and in the moment when I feel your lips touch mine.
A feeling so divine
It's a feeling of elation and spirituality that overtakes me when we are together.
Til I leave my past behind
I am fortunate enough to forget my past and create a new future for myself because of you.
From this cold world I try to hide my face
I look for places to avoid the cold world because it is too hard to face the world without you.
But from this loneliness there ain't no hiding place
I can never escape loneliness, as it follows me no matter where I try to hide.
Inside this cold and empty house I dwell
I live in a lifeless and vacant place without you.
In darkness, in memory I know so well
My memories of you are all I have left to live on and creates darkness inside of me.
Without you babe without you babe
My heart yearns and longs for yours and mine to be together again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEON MICHELS, JEFF SILVERMAN, QUINCY BRIGHT, THOMAS BRENNECK, HOMER STEINWEISS, Thomas R Brenneck, Leon Marcus Michels, Jeffrey Scott Silverman
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