He became widely known for his version of "Wind Beneath My Wings" (1982), as well as his own compositions "Durham Town (The Leavin')" (1969) and "I Don't Believe in If Anymore" (1970), his 1970 hit "New World in the Morning" and his 1975 hit "The Last Farewell" (his only single to hit the US Billboard Hot 100, making it to the Top 20).
Whittakers first chart success came in 1969 when "Durham Town (The Leavin')" was his first UK Top 20 hit. In 1970 came two follow-up hits, "I Don't Believe In If Anymore" (Top 10) and "New World In The Morning" (Top 20), and 1971 brought two smaller hit singles "Why" and "Mamy Blue".
Whittaker was absent from the UK singles chart until 1975, when "The Last Farewell" went Top 3, after which it was another eleven years until "Skye Boat Song" returned him to the Top 10 of the singles chart.
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Whittaker had success in Germany, with German language songs produced by Nick Munro (unable to speak German at that time, Whittaker sang the songs phonetically). In time he became more fluent in German and sang and was interviewed in German on Danish television in November 2008. Whittaker retired from touring in 2013.
You've Lost That Loving Feeling
Roger Whittaker Lyrics
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And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
Mmm, you're tryin' hard not to show it, baby
But baby, baby I know it
You've lost that lovin' feelin'
Ohh that lovin' feelin'
You've lost that lovin' feelin',
Now there's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you
Baby you've started to criticize every every every little thing that I do
It makes me just feel like crying, baby
'Cause baby, something beautiful's dyin'
You've lost that lovin' feelin'
Ohh that lovin'feelin'
You've lost that lovin' feelin'
Now its gone, gone , gone, whoaohoh
Baby baby, I'd get down on my knees for you
If you would only love me, love me like you used to do
You know that,
We had a love , a love, a love you don't find every day,
No no, no no, no no no no no no no
So don't, don't, don't, don't, baby don't throw it away
Na na, don't throw it away, don't throw it away
Now baby, oh baby, I beg you baby, oh baby
I beg you please, I need your love
So bring it on back, bring it back
Bring it back, bring it, bring it, bring it back
Bring back that lovin' feelin', o-o-oh that lovin' feelin'
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
'Cause its gone, gone, gone
And I can't go on no more
Oh baby, yeah baby
Oh bring it on back now, hey baby
I beg you baby, oh baby
Bring it on back, bring it on back
Bring it, bring it, bring it back
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
Ohh that lovin' feelin'
The lyrics to Roger Whittaker's "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" express a recognition of a relationship in decline. In the first verse, the singer describes observing a lack of physical affection from their partner. There is a distance between them that they cannot ignore, but the singer notes that their partner is attempting to mask their disinterest. Despite this, the singer asserts that they can sense the truth.
The second verse goes on to describe how the dynamic between the couple has changed. Their partner has become critical of the singer's every move, and this criticism has caused the singer great distress. It is apparent that the relationship is deteriorating, and the singer believes that something beautiful is disappearing. In the chorus, the singer mourns the loss of the loving feeling that once existed between them. They plead with their partner to bring it back, acknowledging that their love was not something ordinary.
Overall, the lyrics convey feelings of heartbreak, longing, and desperation. The singer is aware that their relationship is on the verge of collapse and would do anything to bring back the love that once defined them.
Line by Line Meaning
You never close your eyes any more when I kiss your lips
You don't seem to enjoy our kisses anymore and you keep your eyes open.
And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
Your touch feels different, it lacks the gentleness and affection it used to have.
Mmm, you're tryin' hard not to show it, baby
You're attempting to hide your true feelings about our love.
But baby, baby I know it
But I can sense that something has changed in our relationship, even if you don't say it out loud.
You've lost that lovin' feelin'
You're not in love with me anymore, the passion has faded away.
Ohh that lovin' feelin'
Now there's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you
You don't look happy or excited when I try to touch you like you used to be.
Baby you've started to criticize every every every little thing that I do
You've become overly critical of my actions and seem to point out everything I do wrong.
It makes me just feel like crying, baby
Your behavior towards me is so hurtful that it makes me want to cry.
'Cause baby, something beautiful's dyin'
Our relationship is slowly dying and it's sad because we used to have something beautiful together.
Baby baby, I'd get down on my knees for you
I would do anything for you if you still loved me the way you used to.
If you would only love me, love me like you used to do
I miss the way you used to love me and I wish you could love me the same way again.
You know that,
We had a love , a love, a love you don't find every day,
We used to have a special love that is rare and hard to find.
No no, no no, no no no no no no no
So don't, don't, don't, don't, baby don't throw it away
Please don't give up on our relationship and throw away everything we had together.
Na na, don't throw it away, don't throw it away
Now baby, oh baby, I beg you baby, oh baby
I'm pleading with you to not let our love die and to try and get it back.
I beg you please, I need your love
Please don't leave me because I need your love to survive.
So bring it on back, bring it back
Let's try and bring back the love we used to have between us.
Bring it back, bring it, bring it, bring it back
Bring back that lovin' feelin', o-o-oh that lovin' feelin'
Let's try to bring back the passion and love we used to share.
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
'Cause its gone, gone, gone
Our love is gone and it's fading away.
And I can't go on no more
I can't continue living without the love that we used to have.
Oh baby, yeah baby
Oh bring it on back now, hey baby
Please bring back the love we used to share, my dear.
I beg you baby, oh baby
Bring it on back, bring it on back
Let's try to bring back the love we once had.
Bring it, bring it, bring it back
Ohh that lovin' feelin'
Contributed by Sydney R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nigel
on Jenny
I'm not sure by any means, but I wonder whether taking the midnight train is ultimately a metaphor for a more final journey. I also wonder if RW had someone specific in mind whose fate prompted this powerful song. I like it very much.