Without a Song
The Impressions Lyrics


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Without a song, the day would never end
Without a song, the road would never bend
When things go wrong, a man ain't got no friend
Without a song

That field of corn, would never see a plough
That field of corn, would be deserted now
A man is born, but he's no good no how
Without a song

I've got my troubles and woes
And sure as I know, that Jordan will roll
I'll get along, as long as a song, is strong, in, my soul

I'll never know, what makes the grass so tall
I'll never know, just what makes, what makes the rain to fall




I only know, there ain't no love at all
Without a song

Overall Meaning

The Impressions' "Without A Song" expresses the idea that music is an integral part of life. The song's chorus repeats the idea that without a song, the day would never end and the road would never bend. The song also denotes that a person without a song, when things go wrong, would not have a friend because music can provide solace and companionship. The lyrics argue that life itself is incomplete without music, and that crops would never be plowed or that rain would never fall.


The song has a melancholic tone that suggests that life is full of troubles and woes, and there would be no way for an individual to get along without a song that uplifts the soul. The song highlights the fact that music helps people deal with the storms of life and provides an escape from the harshness of reality. "Without A Song" also highlights the idea that nature is full of mysteries that are inexplicable, such as what makes the grass so tall, and what makes the rain fall. However, the one thing that is certain is that music is an essential element of human existence.


Overall, The Impressions' "Without A Song" speaks to the importance of music as an essential part of life. The song asserts that music is necessary for a person to find meaning and solace in an often cruel world.


Line by Line Meaning

Without a song, the day would never end
Music is so powerful that it has the ability to make time cease to exist. It can draw us into the moment and make us forget about the worries of the day.


Without a song, the road would never bend
Music has the power to open our minds and broaden our perspectives. Without its influence, we are likely to become stagnant and stuck in our ways.


When things go wrong, a man ain't got no friend
In times of trouble, music serves as a true friend. It can console us, inspire us, and help us to look beyond our pain and find hope for a brighter tomorrow.


Without a song
Music is so powerful that it has the ability to shape our very existence. Without it, life simply wouldn't be the same.


That field of corn, would never see a plough
Music has been a powerful force in human history, motivating people to work hard and achieve great things. Without it, many fields of opportunity would go untended.


That field of corn, would be deserted now
Music has the power to bring people together and create community. Without it, we would be isolated and alone in our fields of individuality.


A man is born, but he's no good no how
Music has the power to transform us, to lift us up and help us to become our best selves. Without its influence, human potential would remain unrealized.


I've got my troubles and woes
Life is full of hardships and challenges, but music can help us to find meaning and purpose in our struggles.


And sure as I know, that Jordan will roll
Music has been a powerful force in the history of the world, and it will continue to be so long after we are gone.


I'll get along, as long as a song, is strong, in, my soul
Music offers us hope and strength in difficult times. As long as we can hold onto the songs that inspire us, we can find the courage to face anything that comes our way.


I'll never know, what makes the grass so tall
There are many mysteries in life that we may never fully understand, but music has the power to help us make sense of the world around us and find meaning in the inexplicable.


I'll never know, just what makes, what makes the rain to fall
Through music, we can find a connection to the natural world and the rhythms of life that are beyond our understanding.


I only know, there ain't no love at all
Without the powerful influence of music, love would be infinitely harder to find and sustain. Music connects us to the deeper parts of ourselves and to each other, making love and connection possible.




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