Without You
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My nights and days are grey
If I reached out and touched the rain
It just wouldn't feel the same
Without you, I'd be lost
I'd slip down from the top
I'd slide down so low
Without you, without you
A sailor lost at sea
Without you, woman
The world comes down on me
Without you in my life
I'd slowly wilt and die
But with you by my side
You're the reason I'm alive
But with you in my life
You're the reason I'm alive
But without you, without you
Without you, my hope is small
Let me be me all along
You let the fires rage inside
Knowing someday, I'd grow strong
Without you, without you
A sailor lost at sea
Without you, woman
The world comes down on me
Without you in my life
I'd slowly wilt and die
But with you by my side
You're the reason I'm alive
But with you in my life
You're the reason I'm alive
But without you, without you
I could face a mountain
But I could never climb alone
I could start another day
But how many, just don't know
You're the reason the sun shines down
And the nights, they don't grow cold
Only you that I'll hold when I'm young
Only you...as we grow old
Without you in my life
I'd slowly wilt and die
But with you by my side
You're the reason I'm alive
But with you in my life
You're the reason I'm alive
But without you, without you
The lyrics to Motley Crue's song "Without You" express a profound devotion and dependency on a significant other. The song begins with the reflection that, without the other person, "there's no change" and, in turn, their world is filled with grey and overly predictable. The singer then goes on to describe how, without his partner, he would slip down from the top and slide down low, so low that she wouldn't even recognize him. The motif in the song is the idea that without this person, the singer would be lost at sea, and everything would come pounding down upon him like the weight of the world. As the song continues, the singer explains that the reason he wants this person in his life is that they are his anchor, and without them, his hope is small, and he would slowly wilt and die. It is evident that the singer believes that with his partner at his side, he is alive, and she is the reason the sun shines down, and the nights don't get too cold. To this person, he wants to hold on when he is young, and as they both grow old together, there will only be her.
Overall, the song's message reflects the idea that the singer's life and meaning to his existence are solely defined by this one person. They express that with them, anything is possible, but without them, everything risks falling apart. It's an evocative and passionate expression of love and dependency that resonates with many who have experienced the depths of love and the profound sense of loss that comes with that. The song follows a simple, but effective structure, expressing the same idea repeatedly, but through varied and moving imagery. Ultimately, it's a powerful reminder that love can be both life-affirming and heart-wrenching.
Line by Line Meaning
Without you, there's no change
If you weren't in my life, everything would remain the same. You are the source of change in my life
My nights and days are grey
Life without you is dull and lifeless, lacking in color or joy
If I reached out and touched the rain
It just wouldn't feel the same
Even simple pleasures would lack their usual joy if you weren't there to share them with me
Without you, I'd be lost
I'd slip down from the top
I'd slide down so low
Girl, you'd never, never know
Without you, I would feel directionless, losing my way in life and becoming a shadow of myself. I would be so low, you might not even recognize me
Without you, without you
A sailor lost at sea
Without you, woman
The world comes down on me
Without you, I would feel adrift and lost, like a sailor without a compass. The world would seem to bear down on me, overwhelming me
Without you in my life
I'd slowly wilt and die
But with you by my side
You're the reason I'm alive
But with you in my life
You're the reason I'm alive
But without you, without you
You are the reason I feel alive and vibrant. Without you, I would wither away, but with you beside me, I am full of life and energy
My hope is small
Let me be me all along
You let the fires rage inside
Knowing someday, I'd grow strong
Without you, my hope is limited, but you have always let me be myself, allowing me to experience the full range of emotions, both positive and negative. You know that I will emerge stronger from any struggles I face
I could face a mountain
But I could never climb alone
I could start another day
But how many, just don't know
I might have the strength to face difficult challenges, but without you, the journey would be impossible. I can't predict how long I can keep going without you
You're the reason the sun shines down
And the nights, they don't grow cold
Only you that I'll hold when I'm young
Only you...as we grow old
You bring warmth and light to every day, and you make every night feel less lonely. I want you by my side always, from our youth until old age
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