What Now My Love
Sonny Cher Lyrics
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How can I live through another day
Watching my dreams turning to ashes
And all my hopes into bits of clay
Once I could see, once I could feel
Now I am numb, I've become unreal
I walk the night without a goal
Stripped of my soul
What now my love, now that it's over
I feel the world closing in on me
Here come the stars tumbling around me
There's the sky where the sea should be
What now my love, now that you've gone
I'd be a fool to go on and on
No one would care, no one would cry
If I should live, if I should die
What now my love
Now there is nothing
Only my last goodbye
Only my last goodbye
Only my last goodbye
Only my last goodbye
In "What Now My Love," Sonny & Cher are expressing the despair of a breakup. The words describe the devastation of being left by someone who was once so important, feeling as though life is no longer worth living, and the sense of loss that is overwhelming. The pain is so acute that the singer can no longer see or feel the world around them, which is why they are unsure of how to navigate their lives without real purpose. Even the sky and stars have lost their meaning, a fitting metaphor for the emptiness the singer feels.
Sonny and Cher's voices convey an urgency and desperation that captures the essence of heartbreak. Their harmonies are sorrowful and melancholic, making it clear that they feel the singer's pain. The lyrics are timeless and universal, making the song relatable to anyone who has experienced the end of a relationship.
Overall, "What Now My Love" is a touching and poignant song that captures the tumultuous emotions of a breakup. It's a melancholic ballad that is able to express the pain of heartbreak in a way that is both powerful and evocative.
Line by Line Meaning
What now my love now that you've left me
What should I do now that you have left me?
How can I live through another day
How am I supposed to survive another day without you?
Watching my dreams turning to ashes
I see my dreams turning into meaningless ashes.
And all my hopes into bits of clay
All that I hoped for is now worthless and fragmented.
Once I could see, once I could feel
I was once able to see and feel everything clearly.
Now I am numb, I've become unreal
I have lost my ability to feel anything, making me feel fake and unreal.
I walk the night without a goal
I wander aimlessly through the dark night without any purpose.
Stripped of my heart
I have lost my emotional capacity.
Stripped of my soul
I am now without a spiritual essence.
What now my love, now that it's over
What should I do now that our relationship is done?
I feel the world closing in on me
I feel the pressure of the world suffocating me.
Here come the stars tumbling around me
I feel like everything that was once stable and constant is falling apart around me.
There's the sky where the sea should be
Nothing makes sense and everything is out of place, just like sky replacing the sea.
What now my love, now that you've gone
What should I do now that you have left me?
I'd be a fool to go on and on
It would be foolish of me to continue living in a world without you.
No one would care, no one would cry
Nobody would care or feel any emotion if I were to live or die.
If I should live, if I should die
Whether I live or die, it wouldn't make a difference to anyone.
What now my love
What should I do now that you are gone?
Now there is nothing
There is nothing left for me anymore.
Only my last goodbye
All that is left for me to give you is my final farewell.
Only my last goodbye
All I have left to offer is one final goodbye.
Only my last goodbye
My last words to you will be of goodbye.
Only my last goodbye
The only thing I can give you now is my last goodbye.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL SIGMAN, GILBERT BECAUD, PIERRE DELANOE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kaya Chappus
What now, my love, now that you left me?
How can I live through another day
Watching my dreams turn into ashes
And all my hopes into bits of clay?
Once I could see, once I could feel
Now I'm numb; I've become unreal
I walk the night, oh, without a goal
Stripped of my heart, my soul
What now, my love, now that it's over?
I feel the world closing in on me
Here comes the stars tumbling around me
And there's the sky where the sea should be
What now, my love, now that you're gone?
I'd be a fool to go on and on
No one would care, no one would cry
If I should live or die
skyavalanche
This SLAYS me, and remains an infinite source of Musical Joy. The arrangement, the voices, and the utter sincerity with which these two kids belt it out❤
Jaqueline Larsen
Bravo...they ll never be another majestic duo as them!
Tango Bango
What a truly great version of this song. Thanks Sonny & Cher. 🥴
Joellen DeBoy
Love this arrangement
MsPreciousParrot
Such a beautiful song... I've always loved it.
Brings tears to my eyes....
johnkidd1956
Backing track to this is awesome. Sonny and Cher nailed it!!
Was introduced to this around 1973 . Sheer brilliance!
robinandthe7hoods
This entire album is a classic!So many great songs on one album!
IMMATERIAL IMMATERIAL
LOVE IT! WHAT A FABULOUS RECORD!
Jeffrey Rollings
What a fantastic 'big sound' intro to this great song. Just love it.
David Perkins
That's "The Wrecking Crew" wreckin' it! :)