I Couldn't Live Without Your Love
Petula Clark (born 15 November 1932) is a British singer, actress, and song… Read Full Bio ↴Petula Clark (born 15 November 1932) is a British singer, actress, and songwriter. She started her professional career as a child performer and has had one of the longest careers of any British entertainer, spanning more than eight decades. Clark's professional career began during the Second World War as a child entertainer on BBC Radio. In 1954 she charted with "The Little Shoemaker", the first of her big UK hits, and within two years she began recording in French. Her international successes have included "Prends mon cœur", "Sailor" (a UK number one), "Romeo", and "Chariot". Hits in German, Italian, and Spanish followed. In late 1964 Clark's success extended to the United States with a four-year run of career-defining, often upbeat singles, many written or co-written by Tony Hatch and Jackie Trent. These include her signature song "Downtown" (US number one), "I Know a Place", "My Love" (US number one), "A Sign of the Times", "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love", "Who Am I", "Colour My World", "This Is My Song" (by Charlie Chaplin) (a UK number one), "Don't Sleep in the Subway", "The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener" and "Kiss Me Goodbye". Between January 1965 and April 1968 Clark charted with nine US Top 20 hits in the US, where she was sometimes called "the First Lady of the British Invasion".

Clark has sold more than 68 million records. She has also enjoyed success in the musical film Finian's Rainbow and in the stage musicals The Sound of Music, Blood Brothers, Sunset Boulevard, and Mary Poppins.

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Discography
Petula Clark Sings (1956)
A Date with Pet (1956)
You Are My Lucky Star (1957)
À Musicorama (1958)
Petula Clark in Hollywood / Pet Clark (1959)
Prends mon coeur (1959)
Tête à tête avec Petula Clark (1961)
Rendez-vous avec Petula Clark (1962)
In Other Words (1962)
Petula (1962)
Le soleil dans les yeux (1963)
Ceux qui ont un coeur (1964)
Hello Paris (1964)
Petula au Canada (1964)
Downtown (1965)
I Know a Place (1965)
The World's Greatest International Hits (1965)
Petula '65 (1965)
My Love (1966)
I Couldn't Live Without Your Love (1966)
Petula Clark '66 (1966)
Colour My World (1967)
These Are My Songs (1967)
C'est ma chanson (1967)
Petula Italiana (1967)
The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener (1968)
Petula (1968)
Portrait of Petula (1969)
Just Pet (1969)
Memphis (1970)
Warm and Tender / The Song of My Life (1971)
Comme une prière (1972)
La chanson de Marie-Madeleine (1972)
Now (1972)
Come On Home (1974)
I'm The Woman You Need (1975)
Je reviens (1977)
Destiny (1978)
Where The Heart Is (1998)
Here For You (1998)
Solitude & Sunshine: The Songs of Rod McKuen (2007)
Lost in You (2013)
From Now On (2016)
Living For Today (2017)
Vu d'ici (2018)

I Couldn't Live Without Your Love
Petula Clark Lyrics


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You're the only one that I rely on
A shoulder there for me to cry on
And the hours alone that I'm without you
All I ever do is think about you

No one knows that you're so understanding
Even though my love is so demanding
Every time you look at me
Then you'll know we'll both agree
That no other love could be

I couldn't live without your love
Now, I know you're really mine
I gotta have you all the time

Didn't like you much when I first met you
But somehow, I couldn't quite forget you
Said you didn't want a friend or lover
That your life was happy with another

But as time went by, my love grew stronger
Knew that I just couldn't wait any longer
For I couldn't let you go
And I had to tell you so
That I loved you, then you'd know

I couldn't live without your love
Now, I know you're really mine
I gotta have you all the time

Now, the tears are gone and I'm not cryin'
When you say you love me, you're not lyin'
So, when people want to stare
I know I don't really care
Just as long as you are there

I couldn't live without your love
Now, I know you're really mine
I gotta have you all the time

I couldn't live without your love




Now, I know you're really mine
I gotta have you all the time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Petula Clark's "I Couldn't Live Without Your Love" express gratitude and devotion to a significant other. The opening lines reveal the singer's dependence on and trust in their lover, describing them as the only person they rely on and the one they turn to for comfort. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer cannot live without their lover, emphasizing the depth of their affection.


The second verse takes a closer look at the history between the singer and their lover, revealing that they initially had reservations about each other. Despite this, the singer's love grew stronger and they couldn't bear to live without their lover by their side. The final verse shows the emotional growth the singer has experienced through their relationship, expressing confidence and self-assurance in the face of others' judgment.


Line by Line Meaning

You're the only one that I rely on
You are the one I can always count on


A shoulder there for me to cry on
You are always there for me when I need emotional support


And the hours alone that I'm without you
When I am away from you, all I can think about is being with you


All I ever do is think about you
You are always on my mind


No one knows that you're so understanding
Other people don't realize how truly understanding you are


Even though my love is so demanding
Despite the fact that my love requires a lot of attention and effort


Every time you look at me
Whenever you gaze at me


Then you'll know we'll both agree
We both understand and acknowledge


That no other love could be
That there is no other love like ours


I couldn't live without your love
My life would be incomplete without your love


Now, I know you're really mine
Now that we are in love, I feel secure in our relationship


I gotta have you all the time
I need you with me constantly


Didn't like you much when I first met you
When we first met, I was not particularly fond of you


But somehow, I couldn't quite forget you
Despite my initial feelings, I could not get you out of my mind


Said you didn't want a friend or lover
You told me that you didn't want either a friend or a romantic partner


That your life was happy with another
You were content with your life and did not feel the need for anyone else


But as time went by, my love grew stronger
As time passed, my feelings of love for you intensified


Knew that I just couldn't wait any longer
I realized that I could not hold my feelings inside any longer


For I couldn't let you go
I could not bear the thought of losing you


And I had to tell you so
I had to confess my love to you


That I loved you, then you'd know
So you would understand the depth of my feelings


Now, the tears are gone and I'm not cryin'
Now that we are together, I no longer cry or feel sad


When you say you love me, you're not lyin'
I trust that your declaration of love is genuine


So, when people want to stare
When others want to look or observe us


I know I don't really care
Their opinions or actions do not affect me


Just as long as you are there
As long as we are together, everything else is unimportant




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JACKIE TRENT, TONY HATCH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Darren Plumpton

I TRULY LOVE EVERY SONG That Petula Clark as ever recorded.
But if you were to put my arm up my back and made me decide which is my all time favourite of Petula's then it would have to be this one.
I Couldn't Live Without Your Love is THE perfect pop song.
From the very first note tinkled on the piano to the haunting ooooooooooooohhhh intro this song takes off with a few ultra smooth opening bars.
Then the amazing and PHENOMENAL
crystal clear vocals of Petula Clark come into contact with your ears and it is the most soothing and relaxing thing that you have heard all day.
The UNMATCHABLE vocals continue to the second verse of how she couldn't quite forget her lover and the sound of Petula's singing is nothing short of perfect.
Then the impeccable instrumental break comes into force like a mighty hurricane.
It is a Masterclass of 🎺 trumpet playing and it just overflows with stunning Perfection.
Then Petula's incredible vocals turn it up a few gears and Petula let's the listeners have it full tilt,belting out the SUPERLATIVE lyrics with all the strength and fortitude that she can muster.
WHAT A PHENOMENAL singer and what a INCREDIBLE song.
Petula Clark is THE BEST of the best.



All comments from YouTube:

Charles Perez

Petula Clark an all time greatest singer , I’ve never stop listening to her , she’s legendary and timeless 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Robert Sorenson

@charles let’s not forget about Karen Carpenter even Petula thought she was great 😊

TigerTrak

What a great song by a great singer! Makes me miss the 60s.Brings on the great memories of my teen years,

auntpittypattys

The right lyrics ,the right music, and of course how can you go wrong with miss Clark as the singer. Songs come and go but this one will never never be shelved. Thank you miss Petula Clark for all the wonderful songs hey theirs always room for one more! were waiting!

mkl62

This hit by Petula Clark was the 75th #1 song on Billboard's newly formed chart that is now known as the Adult Contemporary charts. It also hit #9 on the Top 40 charts and #6 in the United Kingdom. It also charted in other countries as well.

100jules

An absolutely incredible voice. Her vocals are unmatched. What memories her songs bring! Thanks for posting.

TheMonkdad

I love the build up in this song. She has so many great hits.

John Haggerty

This incredible singer captivated the 60s.

Lorraine Dalu

Her voice so perfectly represents the 60's.  Excellent singer.

hollyyt53

This is my favorite Petula Clark song, great arrangement ,vocals and lyrics.

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