How Can I
The Idols Lyrics


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How do I,
Get through one night without you?
If I had to live my life without you,
What kind of life would that be?
And I,
I need you in my arms
Need you to hold
You're my world, my heart, my soul

Bridge:
If you ever leave,
Baby you would take away everything
Good in my life
And tell me now

Chorus:
How do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
If you ever go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I
Oh how do I live

Without you,
There'd be no sun in my sky
There would be no love in my life
There'd be no world left for me
And I
Baby, I don't know what I would do
I'd be lost if I lost you

Bridge:
If you ever leave
Baby you would take away everything
Real in my life
And tell me now

Chorus:
How do I live without you
I want to know
How do i breathe without
If you ever go
How do ever, ever survive
How do I
Oh how do I live

Please tell me baby
How do I go on

Bridge:
If you ever leave
Baby you would take away everything
I need you with me
Baby don't you know that you're everything
Goodl in my life
And tell me now





(Chorus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "How Can I" by The Idols express a deep sense of longing and dependency on a significant other. The singer contemplates how they would cope with the absence of their partner, questioning how they would even survive a single night without them. The thought of living a life without their loved one seems unbearable, as they are depicted as the center of their world, heart, and soul. The lyrics convey a strong sense of emotional attachment and reliance on the presence of the partner for happiness and fulfillment.


The bridge of the song heightens the emotional intensity, emphasizing the idea that if the partner were to ever leave, it would result in the loss of everything good and real in the singer's life. The lyrics reveal a fear of losing the source of joy and stability that the partner brings, highlighting the extent to which the singer's happiness is intertwined with their presence. The plea for the partner to stay reflects a sense of desperation and vulnerability, underscoring the deep emotional connection between the two individuals.


The chorus repeats the central question of the song - "How do I live without you?" - illustrating the singer's inability to fathom a life without their partner. The imagery of a sunless sky, loveless existence, and a world devoid of meaning vividly conveys the emptiness that would accompany the partner's absence. The repetition of the question emphasizes the magnitude of the emotional turmoil faced by the singer and the genuine uncertainty about a future without their loved one.


The final bridge brings a sense of urgency as the singer stresses how integral the partner is to their life, referring to them as everything good and necessary for their well-being. The repeated plea for the partner to understand their importance signifies a deep need for validation and reassurance in the relationship. The song concludes with a final plea for understanding and assurance from the partner, underscoring the profound love and dependency the singer feels towards them. Overall, the lyrics of "How Can I" poignantly capture the profound impact of love and the fear of loss that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

How do I,
In what way can I


Get through one night without you?
Survive a single night when you're not here?


If I had to live my life without you,
If I were forced to exist without you,


What kind of life would that be?
What quality would my life have?


I, I need you in my arms
I truly require you close to me


Need you to hold
Crave your touch


You're my world, my heart, my soul
You are everything to me


How do I live without you
In what way can I exist without you


I want to know
I need to understand


How do I breathe without you
In what manner can I survive without you


If you ever go
If you were to leave


How do I ever, ever survive
How can I even continue living


Without you,
If you're not with me


There'd be no sun in my sky
My life would lack brightness


There would be no love in my life
My world would lack affection


There'd be no world left for me
There would be nothing left for me


Baby, I don't know what I would do
I am uncertain how I would cope


I'd be lost if I lost you
I would be completely adrift without you


Please tell me baby
I implore you, my love


How do I go on
How can I continue


I need you with me
I require you by my side


Baby don't you know that you're everything
My love, you are my entire world


Good in my life
The positive aspects of my life




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@aestheticdancemoms958

I think Seohyun can't really imitate blackpink because of her accent, but it's really good

@miyeons_last_braincell

yeah and rosé is more nasal and jennies imitation was too nasal

@mariazafar5146

Yeah

@marlonfrancisco2110

agree because all the members of blackpink has strong accent i mean when jennie is singing in english her kiwi accent is so strong. when rose sings she has this aussie accent even if she sings in korean. lisa has this accent that are mixed of aussie and kiwi and jisoo with strong korean accent

@kiimimo_9833

@@marlonfrancisco2110 Jennie doesn’t even have a kiwi accent… she just has a slight drawl

@anveejoshi1382

Ikr

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@est-fm9ui

Soyeon and Hyuna have very similar voices. The way they sing and the range is quite similar. Ofc they're different but still. It gives me the same vibes. Love it.

@kim_ga-ram

Yeah, Soyeon's voice tone is very similar to Lisa's voice tone too

@stacrtnvrlndtnymoamdzengnfrnt

I mean yeah they both sound similiar

@kdrama.land_dub9435

​@@kim_ga-ram soyeon can easily imitate gidle's members voice it's nothing like Lisa

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