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Without your love
Roger McGuinn Lyrics
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It's no fun without you
I just think of things we used to do
Like watching the sunset
Over the sea
And sailing the islands
So happy and free
I have to face living
Without your eyes to see through
Shadows are falling
Before all my steps
I can't see the path through
The tears that I've wept
Without your love
The days are so long
And I can't believe you're gone
I'm without your love
Now that you're gone
Without your love
Now that you're gone
Now that you're gone
I need help accepting
This mercy so severe
Mornings I wake up
And reach out for you
Then I remember
But what can I do
Without your love
The days are so long
And I can't believe you're gone
The song "Without Your Love" by Roger McGuinn is a heartfelt ballad about the pain and loneliness of losing a loved one. The song starts with the singer talking about how boring and unfulfilling his life has become ever since his partner has left him. He misses the moments where they would watch the sunset and sail over to the islands together. The imagery of the sea represents the freedom and happiness that he felt when he was with his partner.
In the second verse, the singer opens up about the immense sadness that he feels now that his partner is gone. Everything that he sees is covered in shadows, and he cannot see the path forward because of the tears that he has shed. The chorus highlights the essential theme of the song, which is that the singer's life is empty and meaningless without the love and companionship of his partner.
In the final verse, the singer talks about how he struggles to accept his partner's departure. He wakes up every morning hoping to see his partner beside him, but then reality sets in. Despite his heartbreak, he knows that he needs to find a way to move on. The song ends with the chorus, which is a powerful reminder of the singer's pain and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that you're gone
Since you left me, things are not the same anymore.
It's no fun without you
Life has lost its charm since you are no longer with me.
I just think of things we used to do
All I have now are memories of the beautiful time we spent together.
Like watching the sunset
One of the things we cherished doing together was watching the sunset.
Over the sea
We loved watching the sunset while sitting by the sea.
And sailing the islands
Another thing we enjoyed was sailing through different islands.
So happy and free
Those were pure moments of happiness and freedom when we were together.
Now that you're gone
Since you left, I am left to deal with the aftermath of your absence.
I have to face living
Now, I have to deal with the reality of living without you.
Without your eyes to see through
I miss your presence, the one that gave me clarity and perspective.
Shadows are falling
I feel like I am in darkness after losing you.
Before all my steps
It is as though I am walking blindly without your guidance.
I can't see the path through
I am lost without you, and I don't know how to find my way.
The tears that I've wept
I have cried so much due to the pain of losing you.
Without your love
I am incomplete without your love.
The days are so long
Every day feels longer without you here with me.
And I can't believe you're gone
It's hard to accept that you are no longer here with me.
Now that you're gone
Since you left, I am still struggling to come to terms with it.
I need help accepting
I am finding it hard to accept your departure, and I need help.
This mercy so severe
Even though I am still hurting, I understand that your leaving was for the best.
Mornings I wake up
I start each day by waking up alone and remembering you are not here.
And reach out for you
I long to touch you, but I cannot because you are not here.
Then I remember
I am always reminded of your absence when I wake up.
But what can I do
I feel helpless because there is nothing I can do to have you back.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CAMILLA MCGUINN, ROGER MCGUINN
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