The Thrill Is Gone
Lew Brown/Ray Henderson Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
The thrill is gone
I can see it in your eyes
I can hear it in your sighs
Feel your touch and realize
The thrill is gone
The nights are cold
For love is old
Birds were singing, skies were blue
Now it don't appeal to you
The thrill is gone
This is the end, so why pretend
And let it linger on
The thrill is gone
Lew Brown/Ray Henderson's song "The Thrill Is Gone" is a poignant reflection on falling out of love. The lyrics speak to the heartbreaking realization that the spark that once lit up a relationship has disappeared. The title line, "The thrill is gone," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the finality of the situation.
The singer can see and hear the diminishing passion in their partner's eyes and sighs, and even the touch that was once electric only serves to emphasize how much has been lost. The nights are cold and lonely, and the once-exciting love affair has lost its luster. The singer remembers how wonderful things were when love was new, when birds were singing, and skies were blue. But now, the love that once seemed so grand has lost its appeal. The singer realizes that it's time to let go of the relationship and not pretend that there's any hope left.
Many people can relate to the feeling of falling out of love, and "The Thrill Is Gone" captures that sentiment perfectly. The song has been covered by many artists, including Chet Baker, Julie London, and Ella Fitzgerald.
Line by Line Meaning
The thrill is gone
The excitement or passion has disappeared from the relationship.
The thrill is gone
Reiterating that the thrill has disappeared from the relationship.
I can see it in your eyes
I can tell from the way you look at me that you are no longer interested in me.
I can hear it in your sighs
Your sighs reveal the disappointment or displeasure you feel.
Feel your touch and realize
When you touch me, I understand that the feelings have changed.
The nights are cold
The nights are empty without the warmth of our love.
For love is old
Our love is no longer new and exciting.
Love was grand when love was new
At the beginning of the relationship, love was amazing.
Birds were singing, skies were blue
The world felt perfect and idyllic when we were first in love.
Now it don't appeal to you
You no longer find our relationship attractive or interesting.
This is the end, so why pretend
There is no reason to pretend that everything is fine when it is not. The relationship is over.
And let it linger on
There is no point in dragging this out and prolonging the end of the relationship.
The thrill is gone
Reiterating that the passion and excitement in the relationship has disappeared.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Lew Brown, Ray Henderson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind