You've Lost That Loving Feeling
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway Lyrics

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You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips
And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
You're trying hard not to show it
But baby, I know it

You've lost that lovin' feeling,
You've lost that lovin' feeling,
You've lost that lovin' feeling,

Now it's gone...gone...gone
whoa whoa whoa

There's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach, when i reach for you
And you're starting to criticize everything I do
It makes me just feel like crying
'Cause baby, something beautiful is dying

You've lost that lovin' feeling,
You've lost that lovin' feeling,
You've lost that lovin' feeling,
Now it's gone...gone...gone
whoa whoa whoa

Baby, baby, I'd get down on my knees for you
If you would only love me the way you used to do
We had a love you don't find everyday
So don't, no don't let it slip away

You've lost that lovin' feeling,
You've lost that lovin' feeling,
You've lost that lovin' feeling,

Now it's gone...gone...gone
whoa whoa whoa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" describe a relationship that has lost its passion and intimacy. The singer notices the changes in their partner's behavior and physical expression of love, as they no longer close their eyes during kisses and lack tenderness in their touch. Despite their attempt to hide it, the singer can feel that their partner has lost their love and passion for the relationship. The chorus repeats the iconic line of "You've lost that loving feeling" multiple times, emphasizing the loss of love and passion in the relationship. The singer expresses their desire for the relationship to return to its former state and is willing to do anything, even begging on their knees, to regain their partner's love.

The song's lyrics were written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, and the melody was composed by Phil Spector. The song was first recorded by The Righteous Brothers in 1964, but Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway's rendition became a popular and successful cover, reaching number thirty in the US Billboard Hot 100. The song has been covered by numerous other artists, including Elvis Presley, Dionne Warwick, and Hall and Oates.

Line by Line Meaning

You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips
You no longer feel emotionally connected, it is obvious when we are intimate

And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
Your touch lacks emotion and connection like it once had

You're trying hard not to show it
You are attempting to hide your feelings, but it is apparent

But baby, I know it
I can see through your facade, and I know what you're hiding

You've lost that lovin' feeling, You've lost that lovin' feeling, You've lost that lovin' feeling, Now it's gone...gone...gone whoa whoa whoa
Our love and deep connection is gone, and it's never coming back

There's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach, when I reach for you
When I try to connect with you, there's no joy or enthusiasm in your eyes

And you're starting to criticize everything I do
You're finding fault in everything I do and say

It makes me just feel like crying
Your constant criticism is breaking my heart

'Cause baby, something beautiful is dying
Our once vibrant and beautiful connection is slowly fading away

Baby, baby, I'd get down on my knees for you
I love you so much that I would do anything to revive our relationship

If you would only love me the way you used to do
I wish you would return to the way you used to love me

We had a love you don't find everyday
Our love was very special, rare and hard to find

So don't, no don't let it slip away
Please don't let our love die, let's fight to keep it alive

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