Without you
Richard P. John Lyrics


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(Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
A life without you ain't right without you)

I didn't mean to shut you out
I didn't mean to shout at you at all
The temper's raising, anger flares
We're two hotheads with nothing left back home, uh-uh
But when nobody's there and nobody cares
When the trees come down and nobody hears
I'll always be the one that's there for you

Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
A life without you ain't right without you
I'm never gonna go
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
'Cause life without you ain't right without you
Every time that I try to leave, something's pulling me back, back
Every time that I'm on my knees, you're the one that's there, there
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
'Cause life without you ain't right without you

A life without you ain't right without you

Didn't mean to call you out
I didn't mean to cut you down at all
When the egos flare and we say things
I'm just scared of feeling vulnerable

But when nobody's there and nobody cares
When the trees come down and nobody hears
I'll always be the one that's there for you

Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
A life without you ain't right without you
I'm never gonna go
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
'Cause life without you ain't right without you
Every time that I try to leave, something's pulling me back, back
Every time that I'm on my knees, you're the one that's there, there
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
'Cause life without you ain't right without you

I will always be the one that's there for you
You will always be the one that gets me through
I will always be the one that's there for you
You will always be the one that gets me through

Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
A life without you ain't right without you
I'm never gonna go
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh
'Cause life without you ain't right without you
A life without you
A life without you ain't right without you
A life without you
A life without you ain't right without you





(Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh)
A life without you ain't right without you

Overall Meaning

The song "Without You" by Richard P. John speaks about a relationship where both parties struggle with their emotions and communication. The first verse depicts a situation where the two lovers had a fight, but even though they are both hotheads and didn't show their vulnerability, they still have each other. The chorus then emphasizes the importance of the other person in their lives, and how they cannot imagine living without them. The second verse shows the two lovers trying to make up and apologize for their actions, with one party being scared of their emotions and the other one being hurt. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, solidifying the idea that their life is incomplete without each other.


The use of imagery in the song adds depth to the meaning. The description "when the trees come down and nobody hears" is particularly striking, signifying the idea that the world might crumble around them, but they will always have each other. The chorus's repetition emphasizes the sentiment that life without the other person is not okay, and they will always be there for one another.


Overall, "Without You" by Richard P. John is a song about raw emotions and the importance of communication and vulnerability in a relationship. It is a reminder that life without the person you love is not complete.


Line by Line Meaning

I didn't mean to shut you out
I didn't intend to ignore you or push you away.


I didn't mean to shout at you at all
I didn't mean to raise my voice and yell at you.


The temper's raising, anger flares
We're both getting angry and upset.


We're two hotheads with nothing left back home, uh-uh
We are both easily angered and have no other options.


But when nobody's there and nobody cares
In lonely or difficult times, I will always be there for you.


When the trees come down and nobody hears
Even when things feel like they are falling apart and no one is listening, I will still be there for you.


I'm never gonna go
I will never leave you.


Every time that I try to leave, something's pulling me back, back
I always feel compelled to stay with you, even when things are tough.


You're the one that's there, there
You are always the one who helps me through tough times.


I will always be the one that's there for you
No matter what, I will be there for you.


You will always be the one that gets me through
Whenever I need help or support, you are the one who can help me.


A life without you ain't right without you
My life would be incomplete and unhappy without you.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Jackson, Tommy Baxter, Adam Argyle, Cleo Tighe, John Newman, Nina Nesbitt

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