Paul Carrack (born April 22, 1951 in Sheffield, England) is an English keyboardist, singer and songwriter. Carrack has had multiple careers which have overlapped over the last three-plus decades. He has been a member of several bands including Ace, Squeeze, and Mike + The Mechanics, been a session and touring musician for several others, and has enjoyed success as a solo artist as well. His distinctive voice shows up on some of his affiliated bands' best-known hits.
Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City
Paul Carrack Lyrics
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Ain't no love in the heart of town
Ain't no love, sure 'nuff a pity
Ain't no love, since you ain't around
You were mine, I was feeling so good
Your love lit up the whole neighborhood
But now that you're gone
From the city hall, to the county line
That's why, there
Ain't no love in the heart of the city
Ain't no love in the heart of town
Ain't no love, ain't it a pity
There ain't no love, since you ain't around
Everywhere I go
It seems so strange
Without you there, things have changed
The nights are cold
There's a blanket of gloom
Another teardrop falls in my lonely room
That's why
Ain't no love in the heart of the city
Ain't no love in the heart of town
Ain't no love, sure is a pity
There ain't no love, since you ain't around
Oh, but now that you're gone
The sun don't shine
From the city hall, to the county line
That's why
Ain't no love in the heart of the city
Ain't no love in the heart of town
Ain't no love, ain't it a pity
There ain't no love, since you ain't around
Ain't no love
Oh, there ain't no love in the heart of town
There ain't no love, sure 'nuff a pity
Ain't no love, since you ain't around
There ain't no love, since you're not around
No there ain't no love, since you ain't around
The song "Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City" by Paul Carrack reflects on the loneliness and emptiness that comes with a broken relationship. The lyrics convey the feeling of loss and despair, with the singer lamenting the absence of love in his life, especially in a city filled with people. The refrain, "Ain't no love in the heart of the city, ain't no love in the heart of town," repeats throughout the song, highlighting the stark reality of his situation.
The singer also talks about how everything feels different without his lover by his side, saying that every place he goes, "Well, it seems so strange." His desolation is magnified by how the absence of his partner affects his view of the world. The line "Now that you're gone, y'know the sun don't shine, from the city hall to the county line" emphasizes the impact the breakup has had on his entire surroundings. The overall tone of the song is subdued, with the melody reflecting the sadness of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't no love in the heart of the city,
There is no love in the urban area,
Ain't no love in the heart of town.
There is no love in this city,
Ain't no love, sure 'nuff is a pity,
It's a great regret that there's no love,
Ain't no love 'cause you ain't around.
The absence of your love is the reason why there's no love,
Every place that I go,
Wherever I go,
Well, it seems so strange.
It feels unfamiliar and different,
Without your love, baby, baby,
In the absence of your affection,
Things have changed.
Everything is different now,
Now that you're gone
Since you left,
Y'know the sun don't shine,
The sun doesn't seem to shine,
From the city hall
Starting from the heart of the city,
To the county line, that's why
Until the outskirts, that's why there's no love,
There ain't no love in the heart of the city,
No love exists in the urban area,
There ain't no love in the heart of town.
Love isn't present in this city,
Ain't no love ''Cause you ain't around,
The lack of your presence is why there's no love,
'Cause you ain't around.
Because you're not here.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dan Walsh, Michael Alan Price
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Wesley's Amen Corner
He kills this one. As usual.
Dorota Łęczycka - Ali
Great!
STEVEN B.
I have always been a fan. I would like to see Paul perform at Daryl's house. Blue-eyed soul is my thing. don't know you Paul I've watched a video about your life and family love you man