Born in Oxford, England, Lewis grew up in a family of teachers with two brothers, an older brother named Tom and a twin brother named George. His passion for music began at the age of 13 when he started playing the guitar. However, it was only later, after joining his brothers' band, that he began singing. Lewis attended Bartholomew School in Eynsham and also worked as a 'dinner lady' at Cokethorpe School. At the age of 19, he moved to London to study at the London Centre of Contemporary Music.
Lewis initially started writing songs and performing under the moniker Rhys Lewis & the Relics. His talent caught the attention of Decca Records, which led to the release of his debut solo single, "Waking Up Without You," in late 2016. Over the next year, he released several successful singles, including "Be Your Man" and "Reason to Hate You," gaining millions of streams. Lewis embarked on tours with James TW and JP Cooper during this time.
In 2018, Lewis released his major-label debut, the Bad Timing EP, which further solidified his growing fan base. The EP showcased his soul and blues influences, with his distinctive singing style and guitar skills shining through. Lewis continued to release a string of successful singles in 2019, setting the stage for his debut album, Things I Chose to Remember, which was released in July 2020. The album stands out as it was recorded on analogue tape, a deliberate choice by Lewis to ensure meticulous attention to detail and clarity in the music.
Lewis draws inspiration from artists such as Alex Turner of Arctic Monkeys, whose lyrics resonated with him as a songwriter. He also cites influences from Led Zeppelin and Bill Withers, particularly the latter's song "Lean On Me."
His songwriting covers various aspects of his life, addressing topics such as the portrayal of men in the media, mental health, and personal relationships. Many of his songs revolve around themes of heartbreak, including "When Was The Last Time," "Be Your Man," and "Hurting." Lewis finds performing his song "No Right To Love You" particularly challenging due to its connection to a personal heartbreak, as it evokes intense emotions and memories associated with the breakup.
Waking Up Without You
Rhys Lewis Lyrics
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Early morning, feet are freezing,
Because you stole my covers again.
But I don't mind, it's alright,
Because I get to kiss you awake.
But it's just around me, warm and hazy,
Like a photo starting to fade.
But it's true
I'm tired of always waking up without you,
I'm tired of always waking up without you.
I'm tired of always waking up.
You wore my T-shirt, to the kitchen,
With the cutest smile on your face.
You made the coffee a little sweeter,
But now it tastes all bitter again.
Because it's just around me,
Growing hazy, like a photo starting to fade.
Well I should've got the t-shirt back,
I didn't think it would be the last time I'd see you.
Oh, I'm a fool, oh,
But it's true.
I'm tired of always waking up without you,
I'm tired of always waking up without you,
I'm tired of always waking up.
Because I don't get to watch you
Put your make up on.
I don't get to tell you
Your hair looks better down.
And I don't get to share
Your train ride into town,
Cause you stopped coming βround.
Skin on skin,
We didn't finish what we started.
Heart to heart,
I'm missing your love.
Skin on skin,
We didn't finish what we started.
Heart to heart,
I'm missing your love.
Skin on skin,
We didn't finish what we started.
Heart to heart,
I'm missing your love.
Skin on skin,
We didn't finish what we started.
Heart to heart and heart!
I'm tired of always waking up without you,
I'm tired of always waking up without you,
Without you, without you.
I'm tired of always waking up without you,
Without you.
I'm tired of always waking up without you,
Uh ohh, I'm tired of always waking up
In Rhys Lewis's song Waking Up Without You, the lyrics are a lament for the loss of a lover. The singer is remembering waking up next to his partner and how he used to kiss her awake every morning. He describes how he would feel cold because his partner had taken the covers, but he didn't mind because he got to kiss her. Now that she's gone, the bed feels empty, and he longs for the warmth of her body beside him. The memory of her is like a hazy photograph gradually fading away. He says that he is a fool, but he knows that he's telling the truth.
In the second verse, the singer is remembering when his partner wore his t-shirt to make coffee in the morning. She had the cutest smile on her face, and he wishes he could see that smile again. Now everything tastes bitter to him, and he regrets not keeping the t-shirt that she wore. He says he is a fool for not realizing that it would be the last time he would see her. The song goes on to describe the intimacy the pair shared and how he misses her presence. He says that he is tired of waking up without her every day.
The lyrics of Waking Up Without You convey a sense of longing and loss, encapsulating the pain of someone who misses the presence of their lover. The song describes the smallest things that the singer misses about his partner, such as her wearing his t-shirt or the way her hair looked down. These details give the song an intimate and vulnerable quality that is relatable to anyone who has experienced a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
Early morning, feet are freezing, Because you stole my covers again.
I feel the chill of the morning because you have taken the covers away from me once more.
But I don't mind, it's alright, Because I get to kiss you awake.
Despite being cold, I am happy because I can wake you up with a kiss.
But it's just around me, warm and hazy, Like a photo starting to fade. Oh oh I'm a fool oh But it's true
The warmth of our love surrounds me, but it is beginning to fade like a photograph. I am foolish for not realizing this.
You wore my T-shirt, to the kitchen, With the cutest smile on your face. You made the coffee a little sweeter, But now it tastes all bitter again.
You wore my shirt to the kitchen and smiled at me. The coffee tasted sweeter because of you, but now it's bitter once again.
Because it's just around me, Growing hazy, like a photo starting to fade. Well I should've got the t-shirt back, I didn't think it would be the last time I'd see you. Oh, I'm a fool, oh, But it's true.
The warmth of our love is fading away slowly like a photograph, and it's making me realize I should have kept the shirt. I didn't know it would be the last time we would meet. I am a fool, but it's true.
Because I don't get to watch you Put your make up on. I don't get to tell you Your hair looks better down. And I don't get to share Your train ride into town, Cause you stopped coming βround.
I miss watching you put on your makeup and telling you how beautiful you look with your hair down. I also miss taking the train ride into town with you, but you stopped coming around.
Skin on skin, We didn't finish what we started. Heart to heart, I'm missing your love.
Our skin was touching, but we didn't finish what we started, and now my heart misses your love.
I'm tired of always waking up without you, I'm tired of always waking up without you. I'm tired of always waking up.
I'm exhausted by a routine of waking up alone every time.
Writer(s): Ryan Mccloskey, Rhys Lewis
Contributed by Bailey N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@vickydu19
Lyrics :
Early morning
Feet are freezing
'Cos you stole my covers again
But I don't mind
It's alright
'Cos I get to kiss you awake
But it's just a memory
Growing hazy
Like a photo starting to fade
Oohh oohh
I'm a fool but it's true
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up
You wore my t-shirt
To the kitchen
With the cutest smile on you face
Made the coffee
A little sweeter
But now it tastes all bitter again
'Cos it's just a memory
Growing hazy
Like photo starting to fade
Well I should have got the
t shirt back
I didn't think that it would be the last time I'd see you
Oohh oohh
I'm a fool but it's true
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up
'Cos I don't get to watch you
Put your make up on
I don't get to tell you
Your hair looks better down
And I don't get to share your train ride into town
'Cos you stopped coming round
Skin on skin
We didn't finish what we started
Heart to heart
I'm missing your love (x4)
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you, without you, without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you, without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up
@JJ82IOE
Lyrics I hope...
(Verse 1)
Early morning
Feet are freezing
'Cos you stole my covers again
But I don't mind
It's alright
'Cos I get to kiss you awake
But it's just a memory
Growing hazy
Like a photo starting to fade
(Pre-Chorus)
Oohh oohh
I'm a fool but it's true
(Chorus)
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up
(Verse 2)
You wore my t-shirt
To the kitchen
With the cutest smile on you face
Made the coffee
A little sweeter
But now it tastes all bitter again
'Cos it's just a memory
Growing hazy
Like photo starting to fade
Well I should have got the t shirt back
I didn't think that it would be the last time I'd see you
(Pre-Chorus)
Oohh oohh
I'm a fool but it's true
(Chorus)
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up
(Verse 3)
'Cos I don't get to watch you
Put your make up on
I don't get to tell you
Your hair looks better down
And I don't get to share your train ride into town
'Cos you stopped coming round
(Bridge) x4
Skin on skin
We didn't finish what we started
Heart to heart
I'm missing your love
(Chorus)
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you, without you, without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you, without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up
@alexandramurajdova9046
Early morning
Feet are freezing
'Cause you stole my covers again
But I don't mind
It's alright
'Cause I get to kiss you awake
But it's just a memory
Growing hazy
Like a photo starting to fade
Ooh ooh
I'm a fool but it's true
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up
You wore my t-shirt
To the kitchen
With the cutest smile on your face
Made the coffee
A little sweeter
But now it tastes all bitter again
'Cause it's just a memory
Growing hazy
Like a photo starting to fade
Well I should have got the t-shirt back
I didn't think that it would be the last time I'd see you
Ooh ooh
I'm a fool but it's true
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up
'Cause I don't get to watch you
Put your make up on
I don't get to tell you
Your hair looks better down
And I don't get to share your train ride into town
'Cause you stopped coming round
Skin on skin
We didn't finish what we started
Heart to heart
I'm missing your love
Skin on skin
We didn't finish what we started
Heart to heart
I'm missing your love
Skin on skin
We didn't finish what we started
Heart to heart
I'm missing your love
Skin on skin
We didn't finish what we started
Heart to heart to heart
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you, without you, without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you, without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up
@jackraffill
Never tire of listening to this track, tone is ridiculously good
@melbabe4366
That is my first time listening to that song it is a beautiful song
@vickydu19
Lyrics :
Early morning
Feet are freezing
'Cos you stole my covers again
But I don't mind
It's alright
'Cos I get to kiss you awake
But it's just a memory
Growing hazy
Like a photo starting to fade
Oohh oohh
I'm a fool but it's true
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up
You wore my t-shirt
To the kitchen
With the cutest smile on you face
Made the coffee
A little sweeter
But now it tastes all bitter again
'Cos it's just a memory
Growing hazy
Like photo starting to fade
Well I should have got the
t shirt back
I didn't think that it would be the last time I'd see you
Oohh oohh
I'm a fool but it's true
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up
'Cos I don't get to watch you
Put your make up on
I don't get to tell you
Your hair looks better down
And I don't get to share your train ride into town
'Cos you stopped coming round
Skin on skin
We didn't finish what we started
Heart to heart
I'm missing your love (x4)
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you, without you, without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you, without you
I'm tired of always waking up without you
I'm tired of always waking up
@charissapeters9289
Victorine Ngoma ...I am tired of always waking up...
@jessicacazalet128
I miss you more than words can describe...π€π€π€
@jorgeledesma6669
Siiiiiick π₯
@robertanchor
Pure Awesomeness
@Jr_chesney
Iβm also tired of waking up without you Rhys π
@JohnKite
gonna get noticed one day, keep it up man
@connorclark1490
You called it