Michael Bublé’s introduction to the music of the swing era came to him through his grandfather, who filled his grandson’s ears with the sounds of The Mills Brothers, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and others. As Bublé eagerly absorbed the recordings, he began to realize that he wanted to be a singer and that this style of music, virtually foreign to his own generation, was what he wanted to perform.
With his grandfather’s assistance, Bublé soon learned a whole catalog of tunes and gained experience and exposure by singing as a guest with several local bands. While still in his teen years, he won the Canadian Youth Talent Search, released several independent albums, and performed in a musical review titled Swing that traveled across the U.S. It wasn’t long before Bublé was introduced to Grammy-winning producer David Foster during a famous Canadian wedding of Brian Mulroney’s daughter Caroline Mulroney. He later signed his first major recording contract with Reprise Records after that encounter.
The two Canadians began work on a debut album that would incorporate Bublé’s aptitude for pop standards into songs that spanned several decades. His self-titled debut disc was released in early 2003, and featured jazzy takes on old standards like “Fever” and “The Way You Look Tonight” as well as newer classics like “Moondance” and “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart”.
He finished off 2003 with an EP of holiday material, Let It Snow, and began 2004 with the live CD/DVD set Come Fly With Me. In 2005, It’s Time was a number one hit in Canada, Japan, Italy, and Australia, and made the top ten of both the UK and US. Later that year he released the live album Caught in the Act. More recently, Michael received a 2010 Grammy Award for 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album' for 'Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden.
Don't Take Your Love from Me
Michael Bublé Lyrics
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And the sky feels blue
Tear a petal from a rose
And the rose weeps too
Take your heart away from mine
And mine will surely break
My life is yours to make
Please, keep the spark awake
Would you take the wings from birds
So that they can't fly?
Would you take the ocean's roar
And leave just a sigh?
Oh, this your heart won't let you do
No, this is what I beg of you
Don't take your love from me
Would you take the wings of birds
So that they can't fly?
Would you take the ocean's roar
And leave just a sigh?
This your heart won't let you do
No, this is what I beg of you
Don't take your love from me
Don't take your love from me
The lyrics to "Don't Take Your Love From Me" by Michael Bublé convey a sense of desperation and longing. The figurative language used in the song creates a vivid image of the impact that losing someone's love can have on a person's life.
The opening lines, "Tear a star from out the sky, And the sky feels blue, Tear a petal from a rose, And the rose weeps too," illustrate the emotional devastation caused by the loss of love. Just as removing a star or a petal from its respective source leaves behind a void, taking someone's love away leaves the singer feeling empty and broken.
The plea to "Keep the spark awake" highlights the desire to maintain the love and connection they have, emphasizing the importance of nurturing the relationship. The verses ponder on the consequences of taking away essential elements of nature such as the wings from birds and the roar from the ocean, suggesting that removing love from someone's life would have similarly devastating effects.
The repeated chorus reinforces the plea, with the singer begging their beloved not to take their love away. The song expresses a fear of losing the affection and companionship that brings meaning and joy to the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Tear a star from out the sky
If you were to remove a star from the sky, the absence would be so significant that it would cause a feeling of sadness and emptiness.
And the sky feels blue
The removal of the star would make the sky appear blue, as if it is reflecting the melancholy and loneliness.
Tear a petal from a rose
If a petal is plucked from a rose, it would elicit a sense of grief and sorrow, as if the flower itself is saddened.
And the rose weeps too
The act of taking away the petal causes the rose to shed tears, as if it too is experiencing heartbreak and despair.
Take your heart away from mine
If you were to remove your love and affection from my heart, it would result in immense pain and emotional devastation.
And mine will surely break
The absence of your love would cause my heart to shatter, unable to bear the weight of the loss.
My life is yours to make
I have entrusted the direction and purpose of my life to you, allowing you to influence and shape it.
Please, keep the spark awake
I implore you to maintain the passion and love between us, keeping the flame alive in our relationship.
Would you take the wings from birds
If you were to remove the wings from birds, they would be stripped of their ability to fly freely, causing them to lose their essence and purpose.
So that they can't fly?
Taking away their wings would inhibit their natural ability to soar through the skies, depriving them of their freedom and joy.
Would you take the ocean's roar
If you were to silence the roaring sound of the ocean, it would diminish the power and majesty it holds, reducing it to a mere sigh.
And leave just a sigh?
Removing its roar would leave behind a mere sigh, devoid of the immense strength and beauty that characterizes the ocean.
This your heart won't let you do
Your compassionate and caring heart would never allow you to commit such acts of taking away love and causing pain.
No, this is what I beg of you
I earnestly plead with you, imploring you not to take your love away, as it would result in immense suffering for me.
Don't take your love from me
Please, refrain from removing your love from my life, as it is the core and source of my happiness and well-being.
Lyrics © INDANO MUSIC COMPANY, BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Nemo
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Tear a star from out the sky
And the sky feels blue
Tear a pedal from a rose
And the rose weeps, too
Take your heart away from mine
And mine will surely break
My life is yours to make
Please keep the spark awake
Would you take the wings from birds
So that they can't fly?
Would you take the ocean's roar
And leave just a sigh?
Oh, this your heart won't let you do
No, this is what I beg of you
Don't take your love from me
Would you take the wings of birds
So that they can't fly?
Would you take the ocean's roar
And leave just a sigh?
This your heart won't let you do
No, this is what I beg of you
Don't take your love from me
Don't take your love from me
@ariannas4490
Tear a star from out the sky
And the sky feels blue
Tear a petal from a rose
And the rose weeps too
Take your heart away from mine
And mine will surely break
My life is yours to make
Please, keep the spark awake
Would you take the wings from birds
So that they can't fly?
Would you take the ocean's roar
And leave just a sigh?
Oh, this your heart won't let you do
No, this is what I beg of you
Don't take your love from me
Would you take the wings of birds
So that they can't fly?
Would you take the ocean's roar
And leave just a sigh?
This your heart won't let you do
No, this is what I beg of you
Don't take your love from me
Don't take your love from me
@rarebeautyme
Super Beautiful Music. It is melting the Soul. I love that You empower Love in your songs. Congratulations from here, too. 'My Valentine' is wow, and Higher..and the whole album! Love IT!
@fosse10trl
This whole album is outstanding, CONGRATULATION MICHAEL ..I'm transposed to another place and time and could not be happier :)
@chrissymichaelbublefan778
This album should reach number one in the charts
@kshlevingston1
Every time I get to my destination in my car, if this song is playing. I always remain in the car until the end, even though I’ve listened to it many many times already ❤
@lynnepelland7971
What an amazing album, brilliant, love your sense of humour, great heart, love these timeless songs! 🤗
@waltrautardizzone559
So ein schöner Song,mit dieser wunderbaren Stimme.👏👏👏👏
@jaseanthony70
His musical interpretation is so nostalgic for a time in which I wasn’t around and for a love I wish I had or could feel in my own life
@PMKehoe
Well said!
@dianebradley8722
This is MAGIC Michael !!
God, your songs are sung beautifully. This us s special one for me. Transporting me back to a different era.
So soothing and memorable.
Thank you Mike! I'm a fan from the beginning and look how far you've come! I'm do happy for you and your family...and me! ❤👍🎤🎶
@martinamatern8075
He is amazing💜🤗