Without Love
Ray Wylie Hubbard Lyrics

You are like a flower growin' in the wildwood
You bring joy and beauty to those who see you without effort or planning, like a flower growing in its natural habitat

bringing pleasure to the eyes
Your mere presence is enough to make people happy and content, just by looking at you

I am like a river after a rainstorm
My existence is volatile and unpredictable, like a river that has just swollen due to heavy rainfall

ragin' away too fast to die
My energy and passion are intense and strong, but unsustainable and potentially destructive

you are a flower, I am a river
We are fundamentally different, unique beings with our own distinct characteristics and qualities

without love we're both just a wastin' time
Our individual strengths and merits are meaningless without a deeper emotional connection and mutual appreciation

You are like a rainbow spread against a blue sky
You radiate color and vibrancy against a calm and serene background, like the spectacle of a rainbow

sunrise is your next of kin
You are closely tied to the natural world, and symbolize new beginnings and hope like the dawn of a new day

I am like a whirlwind roaring across the desert
I am powerful and restless, moving with unstoppable energy like a sandstorm in the wilderness

the kind some hope to never see again
My presence can be intimidating and even dangerous, causing fear and avoidance

you are a rainbow, I am a whirlwind
We have different personalities and tendencies, with contrasting effects on those around us

You are like a diamond shining in the sunlight
You possess a unique, valuable quality that is hard to ignore, like a glittering diamond in the sunshine

sparklin' and precious to see
Your brilliance and worth are immediately apparent and universally recognized

I am like a drifter always going some place
I lack direction and purpose, constantly searching for a place to belong or a goal to achieve

I never get to where I'm supposed to be
My aimless wandering and lack of focus prevent me from achieving my potential or fulfilling my destiny

you are a diamond, I am a drifter
We have different levels of success and fulfillment in life, based on our own unique qualities and pursuits

You are like a prayer rising up to heaven
You have a profound spiritual or moral significance, like a prayer that invokes a divine presence

pleasing the one upon who you call
Your actions or beliefs resonate with a higher power, making a positive impact on the world around you

I am like a scarecrow alone in the distance
I am isolated and separated from others, like a solitary scarecrow in a vast, empty field

close by, there are those who would see me fall
Despite my efforts to stand firm, there are those who wish me harm or misfortune

you are a prayer, I am a scarecrow
We have different levels of spiritual or emotional fulfillment, based on how we are perceived and valued by others

without love we're both just a wastin' time
Our lives are unfulfilled and empty without the presence and influence of genuine love and affection