I Can’t Get By Without You
The Real Thing Lyrics

No way - no way - no way -
Expressing disbelief and denial of the possibility of living without the person addressed.

When I leave your door
Referring to the sadness the singer feels when they part ways with their loved one.

when we say good-night
Referring to the end of a day spent together and the separation that comes with it.

It hurts me more and more
The artist's emotional pain deepens each time they part ways from their loved one.

'cause girl
Addressing the object of the song's affection, who the artist calls 'girl'.

it just ain't right
The singer feels that the current situation of being apart from their loved one is unfair and unsatisfactory.

To end the day like this with no more than a kiss
The singer is disappointed that their time spent with their loved one is cut short and ends in only a brief display of affection.

And spend the night just dreaming of the things we're gonna miss.
The artist spends the night thinking about all of the moments with their loved one that they will miss while away from each other.

If I have my way
Expressing a desire to be with the object of the song's affection in a more permanent way.

girl
Addressing the object of the song's affection, who the artist calls 'girl'.

we'd be together more and more each day
The singer envisions a future with the object of their affection where they spend increasing amounts of time together.

We'd go on forever
The artist sees their relationship with the object of their affection lasting indefinitely.

lovers hand in hand
Describing the singer and the object of their affection walking together while holding hands, as a symbol of intimacy and love.

can't you understand
Asking the object of the song's affection to comprehend the intensity of the singer's love and desire for them.

Girl, you've got to be my woman
Expressing a desire for the object of the song's affection to become the singer's romantic partner.

I've got to be your man !
The artist sees themselves as the romantic partner of the object of their affection.

'Cause I can't get by without you
Reaffirming the central message of the song, which is that the artist cannot live without the object of their affection.

I need you more each day
Emphasizing the singer's growing need for the object of their affection as time passes.

The way I feel about you leaves nothing more to say
The singer's emotions are so strong that there is nothing else to express regarding their love for the object of their affection.

'Cause I love you
Restating the artist's love for the object of their affection.

girl
Addressing the object of the song's affection, who the artist calls 'girl'.

I need you
Expressing the artist's need for the object of their affection.

And I can't get by without you - no way !
Reaffirming the central message of the song, which is that the singer cannot live without the object of their affection.

It's a sad affair
Describing the current state of the artist's relationship with the object of their affection as unhappy and unfortunate.

wasting precious time that you and I could share
The singer bemoans the fact that they are currently losing time that could be spent together with the object of their affection.

Girl, it's such a crime to hear you call my name
Referencing the singer's desire to be with the object of their affection when she calls out their name.

it's a crying shame
Describing the situation as deplorable and pitiable.

When we're not together then there's only time to blame.
The artist attributes their current lack of time spent together to being the only culprit in their separation.

There will come a day
Anticipating a future moment when their relationship with the object of their affection will improve.

girl
Addressing the object of the song's affection, who the singer calls 'girl'.

I do believe
Expressing a belief in the possibility of their future together with the object of their affection.

It's not too far away when I can say good-night
The artist envisions a future where they can say goodnight to the object of their affection but still be together.

And still be by your side to dry the tears you cried
The artist describes a desire to comfort and be with the object of their affection when they cry.

And Ill have all the love I need to keep me satisfied.
The artist will find satisfaction in the love of the object of their affection.

'Cause I canY get by without you
Reaffirming the central message of the song, which is that the singer cannot live without the object of their affection.

I need you more each day...
Reiterating the growing need for the object of their affection as time passes.