Without Love
Oscar Toney Jr. Lyrics
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All my dreams turned to ashes and gone, oh yeah
As I looked at my life it was barren and bare
Without love I′ve had nothing at all
Without love I've had nothing
Without love I′ve had nothing at all
I have conquered the world
All but one thing did I have
Once I had a sweetheart who loved only me
There was nothing, oh that she would not give, oh no
But I was blind to her goodness and I could not see
That a heart without love cannot live
Without love I've had nothing
Without love I′ve had nothing at all
I have conquered the world
All but one thing did I have
Without love I′ve had nothing at all
The song "Without Love" by Oscar Toney Jr. is a soulful ballad that explores the idea of how empty and meaningless life can feel without love. The lyrics present a sense of despair and hopelessness as the singer wakes up to a life without love and reflects on the things he has achieved but still feels incomplete without the presence of love. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer confesses to waking up with a heavy heart and realizing that all of his dreams have turned to ashes, emphasizing the pain and disappointment that can result from a loveless life.
The song then moves into a reflection on the singer's life, as he realizes that without love, he really has nothing at all. The repetition of the phrase "without love I've had nothing" reinforces the idea that all the material possessions and accomplishments in the world cannot replace the emotional fulfillment of love. The singer even acknowledges that he has conquered the world, but without the love of a sweetheart, he has still achieved nothing. The second verse highlights the importance of recognizing love and not taking it for granted, as the singer rues the fact that he was blind to his sweetheart's affection, ultimately realizing that a heart without love cannot truly live.
Overall, "Without Love" presents a powerful message about the necessity of love in human life and the emptiness that can result from its absence. The universal theme of love and relationships make the song relatable to all listeners who have experienced heartbreak or felt the pain of loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
I awakened this morning, I was filled with despair
As I started my day, I felt a deep sadness and hopelessness.
All my dreams turned to ashes and gone, oh yeah
The goals and aspirations I had have all crumbled and disappeared.
As I looked at my life it was barren and bare
When I reflected on my existence, I saw that it was empty and lacking in fulfillment.
Without love I’ve had nothing at all
Love is the only thing that truly brings value and meaning to my life.
I have conquered the world
I have achieved great success and power in many areas of my life.
All but one thing did I have
Despite my accomplishments, there was still one thing missing.
Once I had a sweetheart who loved only me
I used to have a significant other who cared for me deeply and exclusively.
There was nothing, oh that she would not give, oh no
She was incredibly generous and giving towards me, always ready to support and love me.
But I was blind to her goodness and I could not see
Unfortunately, I was unable to appreciate and recognize the love and kindness she had for me.
That a heart without love cannot live
I now understand that living without love - either as a giver or receiver - is a meaningless and terrible existence.
Writer(s): DANNY SMALL
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