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Savoretti Jack Lyrics
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And you're lying there
Crying in the bedroom
I know I've let you down
And the makeup
I didn't notice
Running down your face
Showing my mistakes
I live with pain
You're going crazy
'Cause I don't know how to explain
And we both know
It's plain to see
You're better off without me
Fill your glass up 'til it overflows
You just wanna talk
I don't wanna know
Like a street dog
Who's never had a home
I don't know how to live here
I don't know how to not feel alone
You give me so much love
I give you trouble
All that you've gone and built
I only turn to rubble
Now we both know
It's plain to see
You're better off without me
Woah
Hey
My, oh, my
I don't know, I don't know why
You and I, we can't survive
I don't know, I don't know why
You and I, we can't
You give me so much love
I give you heartache
I know you're not giving up
'Cause giving up is not your way
But we both know
It's plain to see
You're better off without me
And we both know
It's plain to see
You're better off without me
The lyrics of Jack Savoretti’s “Without” portray the struggle of letting go of a relationship that cannot seem to work out. The singer is evidently exhausted by the constant conflicts and complications that come with love, hence leading him to wonder if he could do without it.
The opening line clearly illustrates that the singer is lost in his own path and is not getting any closer to finding a solution. He is in a reflective state of mind, letting time pass him by as he contemplates what to do next. He has already let go of what he couldn't hold and is now seeking refuge in hiding places.
The song becomes more personal towards the end of the first verse. The singer admits to closely watching and assessing the respective party’s every move while at the same time finding it difficult to take in all the new things that are happening. The loss of control has him feeling like an observer in his own life.
The chorus repeats three times and highlights the singer's preference to be without love rather than without his partner. His admission that he falls apart easily makes it clear that he's afraid of being vulnerable, of opening up his heart and being hurt. Although the fear is understandably valid, the singer is hoping for a new beginning, and he is struggling with the idea that he might never get one.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been walking in this road
I've been going through life
Time passing me by
Time is moving forward and I can't stop it
Letting go of what I couldn't hold
I'm learning to accept what I can't control
Finding places to hide
Trying to escape from the world
I've been watching you closely
I've been observing you
Every move that you make
Every action you take
And all the things you've showed to me
All the things you've revealed to me
Are getting harder to take
Are becoming more difficult to accept
I wish that we could begin from the start
I want to start over with you
I pray that I could be brave enough
I hope I have the courage to do so
To show you how easily I fall apart
To reveal my vulnerability to you
I can't let you know
I can't allow you to find out
That I can't let it show
I can't reveal my true feelings
'Cause I'd rather be without than be without you
I'd rather suffer alone than lose you
I guess I feel like a stranger
I feel like I don't belong
When it comes down to love
When it comes to matters of the heart
I'm too aware of the danger
I'm too cautious because I know it can be risky
I wish that we could begin from the start
I want to start over with you
To find out if you'd ever give me your heart
To discover if you are willing to love me
'Cause you don't let me know
You don't reveal your true feelings to me
You don't let it show
You don't allow me to see how you truly feel
And I want you to know
I want you to understand
That I'd rather be without than without you
I would rather suffer alone than lose you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Jack Savoretti, Jake Gosling
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kirsten Logan
Haunting beautiful!
Can’t stop listening to this song , absolutely beautiful lyrics ♥️
The acoustic version is my favorite.
I've been walking in this road
Time passing me by
Letting go of what I couldn't hold
Finding places to hide
I've been watching you closely
Every move that you make
And all the things you've showed to me
Are getting harder to take
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To show you how easily I fall apart
I can't let you know
That I can't let it show
'Cause I'd rather be without than be without you
I guess I feel like a stranger
When it comes down to love
I'm too aware of the danger
That it can bring upon us
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To show you how easily I fall apart
I can't let you know
That I can't let it show
'Cause I'd rather be without than be without you
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To show you how easily I fall apart
I can't let you know
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To find out if you'd ever give me your heart
'Cause you don't let me know
You don't let it show
And I want you to know
That I'd rather be without than without you
I've been walking in this road
Time passing me by
Letting go of what I couldn't hold
Finding places to hide
I've been watching you closely
Every move that you make
And all the things you've showed to me
Are getting harder to take
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To show you how easily I fall apart
I can't let you know
That I can't let it show
'Cause I'd rather be without than be without you
I guess I feel like a stranger
When it comes down to love
I'm too aware of the danger
That it can bring upon us
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To show you how easily I fall apart
I can't let you know
That I can't let it show
'Cause I'd rather be without than be without you
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To show you how easily I fall apart
I can't let you know
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To find out if you'd ever give me your heart
'Cause you don't let me know
You don't let it show
And I want you to know
That I'd rather be without than without you
♥️
Ирина Саенко
Великолепно! Джек! ❤
Kirsten Logan
Haunting beautiful!
Can’t stop listening to this song , absolutely beautiful lyrics ♥️
The acoustic version is my favorite.
I've been walking in this road
Time passing me by
Letting go of what I couldn't hold
Finding places to hide
I've been watching you closely
Every move that you make
And all the things you've showed to me
Are getting harder to take
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To show you how easily I fall apart
I can't let you know
That I can't let it show
'Cause I'd rather be without than be without you
I guess I feel like a stranger
When it comes down to love
I'm too aware of the danger
That it can bring upon us
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To show you how easily I fall apart
I can't let you know
That I can't let it show
'Cause I'd rather be without than be without you
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To show you how easily I fall apart
I can't let you know
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To find out if you'd ever give me your heart
'Cause you don't let me know
You don't let it show
And I want you to know
That I'd rather be without than without you
I've been walking in this road
Time passing me by
Letting go of what I couldn't hold
Finding places to hide
I've been watching you closely
Every move that you make
And all the things you've showed to me
Are getting harder to take
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To show you how easily I fall apart
I can't let you know
That I can't let it show
'Cause I'd rather be without than be without you
I guess I feel like a stranger
When it comes down to love
I'm too aware of the danger
That it can bring upon us
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To show you how easily I fall apart
I can't let you know
That I can't let it show
'Cause I'd rather be without than be without you
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To show you how easily I fall apart
I can't let you know
I wish that we could begin from the start
I pray that I could be brave enough
To find out if you'd ever give me your heart
'Cause you don't let me know
You don't let it show
And I want you to know
That I'd rather be without than without you
♥️
Dahlia Fortes
This one is my favourite...just love all his music...such talent.
Listen to Jack first thing, every morning to start my day ❤
Lesley Follington
I LOVE this song, still makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand up after 12 years... wonder why I never hear it live any more... :-(
darlene starcevich
Resonates on a deeper level, the lyrics are so well written to capture how letting your heart open is a challenge to overcome...
lida drummond
so beautiful this song... he looks so young...Amazing this voice....
Dawn Welsford
I play this in the car on full volume ... Jack, I love it x
Anita Cortezo
The blaze of the sun beats on the song and amazing talent♥️✨♥️✨
Chad Michelini
What a great songwriter!
Gina Millar
Jack savoretti you are simply awesome, love every song and your voice, "wow", you are amazing, im so glad i found you...