I Can't Live Without You
Peter Lyrics


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I feel like I'm drifting
Feel like we are splitting
My light slowly dimming
My heart turned cold and my spirit faint
I know we don't talk much
Except when I need ya
I ask so much questions
Responses fall on deaf ears

But tell me where can
I go without you
Without you
Tell me what I can do
Without you
Without you

I need You to know
I can't live without you
Can't live without you
Need you to know
I can't live without you
Can't live without you

Alright
Uh
Staying righteous is not easy
Can't do this without you
I know they say that I'm a fool
Please use me as a tool
Although I know you have a plan
Please help me see it through
Cause my mind is so sketchy
But your spirit is ready
If I don't have you by my side
How would I make it through
If I don't have you by my side
How would I make it through
Cause things are getting crazy
The devil is moving quickly
Move now Oh-Holy Spirit
Awakens in my soul

So tell me please tell me
I want you to tell me
Where can I go without you
Without you
So tell me please tell me
I want you to tell me
Where can I go without you
Without you

I need You to know
I can't live without you
Can't live without you
Need you to know
I can't live without you
Can't live without you

I need You to know
I can't live without you
Can't live without you
Need you to know




I can't live without you
Can't live without you

Overall Meaning

These lyrics depict a sense of drifting and a feeling of separation, which is symbolized by the singer's light slowly dimming and their heart turning cold. The singer acknowledges that they don't communicate much with the person they are addressing, except when they need them. They have many unanswered questions, and their pleas for understanding or support seem to go unheard. The repeated refrain of "Tell me where can I go without you, without you; Tell me what I can do without you, without you" conveys the singer's dependency on this person in their life. They feel lost and unsure about how to navigate their existence without their presence.


The second verse introduces a theme of righteousness and the difficulty of staying on the right path. The singer recognizes that they cannot maintain their righteousness or overcome their struggles without the person they are addressing. They feel foolish and inadequate, and they ask to be used as a tool for a higher purpose. Although the singer understands that there is a plan for them, they request assistance in seeing it through because their mind feels unstable. The idea of having the person by their side is crucial for the singer's ability to endure and overcome life's challenges. They express the urgency of the situation, with things becoming increasingly turbulent and the devil seemingly gaining momentum. The singer calls on the Holy Spirit, symbolizing divine guidance and support, to awaken their soul and help them navigate through these difficulties.


In the final repetition of the chorus, the singer reiterates their dependency, emphasizing their inability to live without the person they are addressing. They again acknowledge that they need this person to understand the depth of their reliance. The repetition emphasizes the intensity of their feelings, reinforcing the idea that they truly cannot imagine their life without the presence and support of this individual. Ultimately, these lyrics portray a deep longing for connection, guidance, and support, expressing the importance of this person's role in the singer's life.


Line by Line Meaning

I feel like I'm drifting
I feel disconnected and adrift in my life


Feel like we are splitting
I sense our relationship is falling apart


My light slowly dimming
I am losing hope and positivity


My heart turned cold and my spirit faint
I have become emotionally detached and spiritually weakened


I know we don't talk much
We don't communicate often


Except when I need ya
Except when I require your support


I ask so much questions
I have many inquiries


Responses fall on deaf ears
Your answers go unheard and ignored


But tell me where can
Please enlighten me, where can


I go without you
I find solace or direction without you


Without you
Without your presence or guidance


Tell me what I can do
Inform me of any actions I can take


Without you
Without your involvement or assistance


Without you
Without your support or companionship


I need You to know
It is essential for you to understand


I can't live without you
I cannot continue my life without you


Can't live without you
I am unable to survive without you


Need you to know
I require you to comprehend


I can't live without you
I cannot exist without you


Can't live without you
I cannot sustain my life without you


Alright
Okay


Uh
Expressing hesitation or uncertainty


Staying righteous is not easy
Maintaining moral virtue is challenging


Can't do this without you
I cannot accomplish this without your help


I know they say that I'm a fool
I am aware of the criticism labeling me as foolish


Please use me as a tool
Please employ me as an instrument for your purpose


Although I know you have a plan
Even though I understand you have a predetermined course of action


Please help me see it through
Please assist me in perceiving and completing it


Cause my mind is so sketchy
Because my thoughts are uncertain and erratic


But your spirit is ready
Yet, your spirit is prepared and willing


If I don't have you by my side
If I lack your presence and support


How would I make it through
How would I successfully navigate and endure


Cause things are getting crazy
Because the situation is becoming chaotic


The devil is moving quickly
Evil forces are acting swiftly


Move now Oh-Holy Spirit
Act now, O divine and sacred essence


Awakens in my soul
Stirring my inner being to consciousness


So tell me please tell me
Thus, I beseech you to inform me


I want you to tell me
I desire for you to disclose


Where can I go without you
Where can I find solace or guidance in your absence


Need you to know
It is important for you to understand




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Peter Joseph, Stevens Vilus

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Comments from YouTube:

robertantonnyc

Peter misses his entrance. Starts again. He’s so comfortable. Was unbothered. His big strength is in those clear, piercing high notes and he is such a showman. Phenomenal! - So You Wanna Be A Singer

Federico Gumalawe

I'm proud of him being pilipino and as a singer too.

Piggypro65

Peter did his best I'm proud

robertantonnyc

@Loraine Lopez Like anything in life, it's not what happens TO you but how you handle it that matters.

Ravi Varma

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Diasporan

What about the low notes? Or the ones he missed at the beggining...
KUDOS but... this was NOt wordy and far. from a 1mil $ final.
Let the musicians talk...

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De

The way Peter moved his bodies looks like he's professional. You're making us proud Peter. We love you from 🇵🇭 and spread it to the whole world esp in 🇺🇸

heidi Colorado

I'm crying

Jovie Mendoza

We are proud of you Peter.. we love you with the love of the Lord 👐🙏❤️

Teo Nayiga

https://youtu.be/DTDQj6m8w4E

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