Love Ain't Here Anymore
Take That Lyrics


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Oh yeah
Baby
Don't you want me to go
So honey, why don't you beg me to stay
For love, and talk the way we used to talk
'Til we both know what we've lost
Never say the words we did before
When it was over

Love ain't here anymore
No no, love ain't here anymore
It's gone away
To a town called yesterday
Love (love) ain't here anymore

Listen, oh listen, I don't wanna let go
So maybe we can change the way we feel
For love, and open up the way we did before
Now is the right time
And I'm sure you'd never say the words you did before
Well, it was over

Love ain't here anymore
No, no love ain't here anymore
It's gone away, to a town called yesterday
Love (love) don't live here anymore (ooh no no no)

And when I find a place for me to keep my sweet love (keep my sweet love)
Then I will leave it there forever more, yeah
And when I find someone to share I'll never give up
I will hold you and believe that this life leads to more

Oh, love
No no no
No no no, well it was over
Love ain't here anymore
Love ain't here anymore
Love ain't here anymore (it's gone away, it's gone away, to a town called yesterday)




Love ain't here anymore (don't you beg me to stay, no no no)
Love ain't here anymore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Take That's song "Love Ain't Here Anymore" depict a relationship that has lost its passion and is on the verge of falling apart. The singer begs for their partner to show emotion and express their desire for them to stay, but ultimately realizes that their love has already gone away. The song is a melancholic and nostalgic plea, as the singer reminisces about the depth of their love and longs for that intimate connection once again. The lyrics tout the idea that sometimes love fades, and all we can do is acknowledge its absence and move on.


The theme of love and loss is a common one in music and "Love Ain't Here Anymore" is a classic example of this genre. The slow and steady tempo of the song, coupled with the emotive vocals of lead singer Gary Barlow, creates a sad and reflective atmosphere. The imagery of a "town called yesterday" adds to the sense of longing and regret, as the singer mourns the loss of their relationship and ponders what could have been.


Overall, "Love Ain't Here Anymore" is a moving and bittersweet ode to a love that has died. It reminds us that, as painful as it may be, sometimes the best thing we can do is let go and move on.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah
An excited acknowledgement of the topic of discussion


Baby
A term of endearment used by the singer towards their partner


Don't you want me to go
Questioning if their partner really wants them to leave


So honey, why don't you beg me to stay
Desiring their partner to plead for them to remain


For love, and talk the way we used to talk
Emphasizing the importance of communication to save their relationship


'Til we both know what we've lost
Continuing communication until both parties understand what they'd be losing


Never say the words we did before
Avoiding repeating mistakes that led to the end of their relationship


When it was over
Referring to the end of their relationship


Love ain't here anymore
The absence of love from the relationship


No no, love ain't here anymore
Reiteration of the previous line


It's gone away
Love has left the relationship


To a town called yesterday
A metaphorical location representing the past, where love used to exist


Listen, oh listen, I don't wanna let go
Urging their partner to pay attention and not give up on their relationship


So maybe we can change the way we feel
Hoping that their emotions towards each other can be altered


For love, and open up the way we did before
Rekindling their love by being more intimate and vulnerable


Now is the right time
Believing that the present is the ideal moment to fix their relationship


And I'm sure you'd never say the words you did before
Confident that their partner won't repeat past mistakes


Love ain't here anymore
Restating the absence of love from their relationship


No, no love ain't here anymore
Reiterating that there is no love left


It's gone away, to a town called yesterday
The love they had resides in the past and is no longer present


Love (love) don't live here anymore (ooh no no no)
The relationship is devoid of love and cannot continue without it


And when I find a place for me to keep my sweet love (keep my sweet love)
When the artist locates a suitable partner to love and cherish


Then I will leave it there forever more, yeah
They will devote themselves entirely to their new love


And when I find someone to share I'll never give up
Promising to never give up on a loving relationship again


I will hold you and believe that this life leads to more
Embracing and having faith that a future together is possible


Oh, love
An expression of love being a powerful force


No no no
Reiterating the lack of love in the relationship


Well it was over
Confirming the end of the relationship


Love ain't here anymore
Concluding that love is not present in the relationship


Love ain't here anymore
Reiterating the absence of love


Love ain't here anymore (it's gone away, it's gone away, to a town called yesterday)
Emphasizing once more the loss of love that went away to the past


Love ain't here anymore (don't you beg me to stay, no no no)
Rejecting the idea of staying in a loveless relationship




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY BARLOW

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Comments from YouTube:

@cr989

I was so obsessed with Mark at the time, I didn’t realise just how attractive Jason was!!

@carolinegodden4364

I hear you, Jason is TOTALLY GORGEOUS, HI
LeeAnn Rimes, did you hear CHLOE PAIGE sing on errr bugs, I forgot, the show that our Simon hosts, oh yeah
XFACTOR ... SONGBIRD of GODS LOVE ACTUALLY

@matthewjohnson1203

@@carolinegodden4364 what

@NazriB

Lies again? Handsome America LA Liga

@carlogambino1979

Jason was always the most attractive. 44 year old man lol just remember the girls in school talked about Jason and Mark. But more wanted Jason. Who would have known back then Robbie Williams was the only one destined for superstardom .

@jemmaball3051

Same

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@laneylydon9029

Sad how you become a complete stranger to someone you was once in love with

@vijayam1

If you're here in 2023, you have a great taste in music. :)

@violin_vampire

i love the strings section and how the EQ moves to the music. Power with grace!!

@laneylydon9029

Take me back to the 90s

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