Without a Song
Tex Beneke And His Orchestra Lyrics
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Without a song the road would never bend
When things go wrong a man ain't got a friend
Without a song
That field of corn would never see a plow
That field of corn would be deserted now
A man is born but he's no good no how
Without a song
And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul
I'll never know what makes the rain to fall
I'll never know what makes that grass so tall
I only know there ain't no love at all
Without a song
I've-a got my trouble and woe and, sure as I know, the Jordan will roll
And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul
I'll-a never know what makes that rain to fall
I'll never know what makes the grass so tall
I only know there ain't no love at all
Without a song
The lyrics to Tex Beneke And His Orchestra's "Without A Song" describe the importance of music in one's life. Essentially, the song argues that life would be unbearable without music. The lyrics use different examples to illustrate this point. For instance, they suggest that without music, the day would never end, and the road would never bend. Also, when things go wrong, a man does not have a friend, but music can be the friend that he needs. The song suggests that music is the one thing that can lift one's mood, and provide comfort during trying times.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of music to the singer: "I got my trouble and woe but, sure as I know, the Jordan will roll, And I'll get along as long as a song strong in my soul." Here, the singer acknowledges that despite facing difficulties, he can find solace and strength from music. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and reinforces the idea that without music, there can be no love.
Overall, "Without A Song" is a simple yet powerful song. Its message is clear and universal, which makes it relatable to everyone who has ever enjoyed the power of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Without a song the day would never end
Music is what makes our days complete.
Without a song the road would never bend
Music helps us see the beauty in the world and find new paths to explore.
When things go wrong a man ain't got a friend
In tough times, music can be a person's closest companion.
Without a song
This phrase is repeated to emphasize the importance of music in our lives.
That field of corn would never see a plow
Life without music would mean the loss of the rhythms and cycles of nature.
That field of corn would be deserted now
Without music, the world would be empty and barren.
A man is born but he's no good no how
Without the inspiration of music, life would be dull and meaningless.
I got my trouble and woe but, sure as I know, the Jordan will roll
Music helps us endure hardships and find hope in difficult times.
And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul
The power of music is what helps us keep going when life gets tough.
I'll never know what makes the rain to fall
The mysteries of life are beyond our comprehension, but music offers a source of comfort and beauty.
I'll never know what makes that grass so tall
Even in the face of the unknown, music inspires us with its wonder and power.
I only know there ain't no love at all
Without music, the world would be without the beauty and passion of love.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Eliscu, Billy Rose, Vincent Youmans
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