The singer, songwriter, keyboardist, and producer, born Sampha Sisay, started making music in his early teenage years. In 2009, the South London native broke through with a remix of the xx's "Basic Space," which led to a busy schedule across 2010 and 2011. This period entailed collaborations with SBTRKT, Jessie Ware, and Lil Silva, as well as a solo debut with Sundanza, an EP issued on the Young Turks label. After a less eventful 2012, the following year Sampha was featured on Drake's "Too Much" and BeyoncƩ's "Mine," and issued Dual, his second Young Turks EP, an abstract and skeletal showcase for his fragile-sounding yet expressive voice. As he continued to work with fellow U.K. natives SBTRKT, Bullion, and FKA twigs, Sampha was also sought by more high-profile North American artists, and in 2016 alone appeared on Kanye West's The Life of Pablo, Frank Ocean's Endless, and Solange's A Seat at the Table. His own "Timmy's Prayer" (co-written by West) and "Blood on Me" were out by the end of the year as previews of his first full-length. Process, recorded while Sampha was grieving the death of his mother, and released in February 2017, hit number seven in the U.K. and narrowly missed the Top 50 in the U.S. Later in the year, Sampha made appearances on Drake's More Life and releases from Richard Russell's Everything Is Recorded project. Process went on to win the 2017 Mercury Prize, as well as Gilles Peterson's Worldwide Awards Album of the Year. Over the next few years, Sampha contributed in various capacities to recordings by Loyle Carner, Alicia Keys, Headie One and Fred again.., Actress, and many other artists across genres. An expanded "bonus edition" of Process, released in 2022, added two tracks previously available only in Japan.
Without
Sampha Lyrics
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See, I don't wanna say you've got me
I'm just glad that you're here
Here, here, here and you're here
I see mountains and mountains are close
So I'm searching here, I'm searching for love
Only good it's not into
The only good it's not unfair
Just say it, say it, say it, say it , say it
See we don't have to go, we don't have to go
Without, without, without without
Just say it, say it, say it, say it, say it
Won't you say?
Well I'm far from perfect
I see the pictures that you take
The darkness in your days don't change
They don't change
But I'm saying, saying, saying
Won't you stay?
You need somebody
That comes along to say
That you are going to be OK, OK, OK, OK
Well I'll say, say, say, say, it
I can't stay forever
But if this would go straight
I conquered the catastrophe
Without you, without you without you
Without you, with out you, with out you
So just say it
Just say
That we don't have to go
We don't have to go with out, without
I'll say it, say it, say it
I'll say it, I'll say it
Sampha's song Without is a poignant tribute to the role of love in our lives. In the first verse, Sampha expresses his gratitude for the presence of his lover. He acknowledges that love is not always an easy journey but insists that it is worth searching for. The second verse shows Sampha's recognition of his own flaws and the pain that his lover may experience. Despite this, he pleads with his lover to stay and reminds them that they are not alone. The chorus then repeats the phrase "without you" several times, emphasizing the need for love and connection in our lives.
The repetition of "see" in the first two lines suggests that Sampha is hesitant to express his feelings but is compelled to do so. He is grateful for the presence of his lover but is afraid to admit it openly. The phrase "mountains and mountains are close" may be interpreted as a metaphor for the difficulties that love can bring. Sampha recognizes that the journey to find love is tough, but he is willing to take it. The repetition of "say it" in the chorus suggests that Sampha wants his lover to reciprocate his feelings. The use of the phrase "we don't have to go without" in the chorus emphasizes the importance of human connection and the pain that comes from being alone.
In essence, Without is a song about the power of love and the human need for connection. Sampha acknowledges the difficulties that come with love but emphasizes that it's worth it. He celebrates the beauty of love and pleads with his lover not to leave. The song reminds us of the crucial role that love plays in our lives and the pain we feel when we are without it.
Line by Line Meaning
See, I don't wanna say you've got me
I'm hesitant to admit it, but you have a hold on me.
I'm just glad that you're here
I appreciate your presence in my life.
Here, here, here and you're here
I take comfort in the fact that you're physically with me.
I see mountains and mountains are close
I'm faced with significant obstacles that are nearby.
So I'm searching here, I'm searching for love
Despite the obstacles, I'm still seeking love.
Only good it's not into
Unfortunately, the concept of 'only good' doesn't really exist.
The only good it's not unfair
However, fairness is a critical element of goodness.
Just say it, say it, say it, say it , say it
Please vocalize what you're thinking or feeling.
See we don't have to go, we don't have to go
We don't need to part ways or separate.
Without, without, without without
We don't need to be without each other.
Won't you say?
Can you please express yourself to me?
Well I'm far from perfect
I acknowledge that I have flaws.
I see the pictures that you take
I notice the images you capture.
The darkness in your days don't change
Your tough times persist.
But I'm saying, saying, saying
Regardless, I'm expressing myself to you.
You need somebody
You require someone's support.
That comes along to say
Someone who vocalizes the sentiment,
That you are going to be OK, OK, OK, OK
That everything will ultimately be alright.
Well I'll say, say, say, say, it
I'll communicate that message to you myself.
I can't stay forever
Although I wish I could be here permanently,
But if this would go straight
If our relationship could progress without hiccups,
I conquered the catastrophe
I would overcome any obstacles.
Without you, without you without you
I don't want to exist without you.
Without you, with out you, with out you
I couldn't fathom being without you.
So just say it
Please verbalize your feelings.
Just say
Please express yourself.
That we don't have to go
We don't need to part ways.
We don't have to go with out, without
We never have to be without each other.
I'll say it, say it, say it
I'll keep expressing my feelings to you.
I'll say it, I'll say it
I'll vocalize my feelings repeatedly.
Lyrics Ā© BEGGARS MUSIC, LTD.
Written by: SAMPHA SISAY
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Viviana MuƱoz
Without
See, I donāt wanna say you've got me
See, I donāt wanna say you've got me
Iām just glad that youāre here
Here, here, here and you're here
I see mountains and mountains are close
So Iām searching here, I'm searching for love
Only good itās not into
The only good itās not unfair
Yeah, yeah
Just say it, say it, say it, say it , say it
See we donāt have to go, we donāt have to go
Without, without, without without
Just say it, say it, say it, say it, say it
Wonāt you say?
Well Iām far from perfect
I see the pictures that you take
The darkness in your days don't change
They don't change
But Iām saying, saying, saying
Wonāt you stay?
You need somebody
That comes along to say
That you are going to be OK, OK, OK, OK
Well I'll say, say, say, say, it
I canāt stay forever
But if this would go straight
I conquered the catastrophe
Without you, without you without you
Without you, with out you, with out you
So just say it
Just say
That we donāt have to go
We donāt have to go with out, without
Iāll say it, say it, say it
Iāll say it, Iāll say it
alejandra
See, I donāt wanna say you've got me
See, I donāt wanna say you've got me
Iām just glad that youāre here
Here, here, here and you're here
I see mountains and mountains are close
So Iām searching here, I'm searching for love
Only good itās not into
The only good itās not unfair
Yeah, yeah
Just say it, say it, say it, say it , say it
See we donāt have to go, we donāt have to go
Without, without, without without
Just say it, say it, say it, say it, say it
Wonāt you say?
Well Iām far from perfect
I see the pictures that you take
The darkness in your days don't change
They don't change
But Iām saying, saying, saying
Wonāt you stay?
You need somebody
That comes along to say
That you are going to be OK, OK, OK, OK
Well I'll say, say, say, say, it
I canāt stay forever
But if this would go straight
I conquered the catastrophe
Without you, without you without you
Without you, with out you, with out you
So just say it
Just say
That we donāt have to go
We donāt have to go with out, without
Iāll say it, say it, say it
Iāll say it, Iāll say it
Venus Nepheteria
This song is like 1st day of spring good. Last day of school good. Payday good. Road trip good. New car smell good. New clothes smell good. New crush good. The weather being perfect on a planned day good. New job good. First sale good. Finding money good. Happy surprise good. Things working out better than you imagined good. Indulging in your fav food good. Deep gut laugh good. Tears of joy good. Newborn baby good. New shoes good. Inspired good. Motivated good. Helping someone good. Being loved good. Loving yourself good. Being present good. Waves at the beach good. ā¤ā¤ā¤
Ahesha Catalano The Travel Dame
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NSoulful
Why don't I ever meet people that likes the same artists as I do in real life? Cyber world is so much better.
MrDieg999
worst comment ever! ššš
Roberto Flores
I dig it =)
Mackin With The Mackey's
nancana10 absolutely best comment
ClassicalMixUp
Cause we're all shut-ins who don't fit in, But not in a special snow flake type of way
Emmanuel Oluga
lmao..ikr
Jachinma Oguoma
Cant believe I'm just discovering this song. Heard it in a series "you dont know me" two days back and now I'm hooked on itš
NBoko Mwana
SAME!!!