Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
Living in a Fantasy
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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How can I stop my heart from calling your name
This ain't the way it's supposed to be
I'm living in a fantasy for your love
Do you think of me when we're apart?
If I can think with my head and not my heart
It's so sad, so sad to see
Day is not complete if I don't hear your voice
Sweet darling, I got no choice
Always wondering whose kissing you now?
Trying to hold on, make it some how
Can't fight this feeling that's so strong
How can something so right turn out so wrong?
Why don't you listen to my plea?
I'm living in a fantasy for your love
People always envy me
They're not walking in my shoes
They'll never, never know
How I've been singing the blues
Can't make you love me if you don't
You want me to grovel on my knees but I won't
You're making me lose my sanity
I'm living in a fantasy for your love
I know you're sweet, sweet and fine
But how many others are really on your mind?
There's no future left for me
I'm living in a fantasy for your love
Neil Sedaka's "Living in a Fantasy" is a melancholic ballad that explores unrequited love and the struggle to let go of someone who doesn't feel the same way. The lyrics are introspective and personal, giving listeners a glimpse into the pain and anguish of loving someone who is not available. The song expresses a longing for a relationship that is never going to happen, leaving the singer in a state of constant sorrow.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, expressing the desire to stop the rain from falling and the heart from calling out for the object of affection. The singer recognizes that the situation is not supposed to be this way and acknowledges that they are living in a fantasy. The second verse reveals the internal struggle of the singer, who is torn between their head and their heart. The singer is sad that they cannot stop thinking about the other person, even though they know they should move on.
The chorus is a lamentation of the singer's despair, as they describe how they cannot complete their day without hearing the other person's voice. They are constantly wondering who else is kissing the person they love and are holding out hope that somehow things will work out. The bridge reveals the frustration of the singer, who knows that they cannot make the other person love them, but they are unable to stop living in a fantasy.
Overall, "Living in a Fantasy" is a poignant song that touches on the pain of unrequited love and the complexities of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I stop this rain from falling
How can I stop the sadness and pain that come with missing you?
How can I stop my heart from calling your name
How can I stop loving you and wanting to be with you?
This ain't the way it's supposed to be
I know that this situation isn't ideal or healthy.
I'm living in a fantasy for your love
I'm caught up in a dream world where I'm with you and everything is perfect.
Do you think of me when we're apart?
Do you miss me and wish we were together like I do?
If I can think with my head and not my heart
If I can be logical instead of emotional.
It's so sad, so sad to see
It's heartbreaking to face the reality that we're not together.
Day is not complete if I don't hear your voice
My day feels empty without hearing your sweet voice.
Sweet darling, I got no choice
I'm helpless when it comes to my feelings for you.
Always wondering whose kissing you now?
I can't stop thinking about who else you're with and it tortures me.
Trying to hold on, make it some how
I'm desperately trying to keep our love alive and make it work.
Can't fight this feeling that's so strong
I can't resist how intense my feelings for you are.
How can something so right turn out so wrong?
How could the love between us, which feels so perfect, not work out?
Why don't you listen to my plea?
Why won't you hear me out and understand how much I need you?
People always envy me
Others envy the love we have and wish they had it too.
They're not walking in my shoes
No one can understand the pain and heartache I feel because of our situation.
They'll never, never know
No one will ever be able to truly comprehend how much I love you.
Can't make you love me if you don't
I can't force you to love me if you don't feel the same way.
You want me to grovel on my knees but I won't
You're testing me and want to see how much I'll sacrifice for you, but I won't debase myself like that.
You're making me lose my sanity
Your love, or lack thereof, is driving me insane and tormenting me.
I'm living in a fantasy for your love
My mind is consumed by a daydream where I'm with you and I can't escape it.
I know you're sweet, sweet and fine
I recognize and appreciate all the wonderful things about you.
But how many others are really on your mind?
But I can't help but wonder if there are others that you're thinking of instead of me.
There's no future left for me
I fear that our relationship has no long-term potential and it breaks my heart.
I'm living in a fantasy for your love
I'm trapped in an illusion of a love that doesn't exist.
Contributed by Amelia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joseph Kelley
Love all of the COVID-19 Mini-Concerts that Neil's treated us all to -
never realize how precious (and funny) many of Neil's lyric's are.
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zaf
Does anyone know the chords for this song, please? :)
spacepatrolman
nice middle eastern flavor
spacepatrolman
1:37 INTERLUDE