Without Love
Tom Jones & Charles Blackwell Lyrics
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Is the wisdom of a fool
Because tomorrow is promised to no one
You see, love is that wonderful thing
That the whole wide world needs plenty of
And if you think for one minute that you can live without it
Then you are only fooling yourself
Listen, please
That happened to me just the other day
I awakened this morning
I was filled with despair
All my dreams turned to ashes
Now, they're gone
And I looked at my life
It was barren and so bare
Without love, I had nothing, nothing at all
Without love, I had nothing
Without love, I had nothing, nothing at all
I had conquered the world
But what then did I have?
Without love, I had nothing, nothing at all
I once had a sweetheart
Who loved only me
There was nothing that she would not give (no, no)
I was blind to her goodness
And I just could not see
That a heart without love cannot live
Without love, I had nothing
Without love, I had nothing, nothing at all
I had conquered the world
But what then did I have?
Without love, I had nothing, nothing at all
Without love, I had nothing, nothing at all
(Without love)
The lyrics of Tom Jones's song Without Love speak to the essential nature of love and the important role it plays in our lives. The first verse draws attention to the folly of living for today and loving for tomorrow since tomorrow is not promised to anyone. The second verse reflects on the incredible power of love and the fact that the whole world needs it in abundance. The chorus reinforces the idea that without love, we have nothing - no matter how successful we may be in other aspects of our lives.
The third verse tells a personal story of despair and loneliness, emphasizing that without love there can be no true fulfillment in life. The final verse describes a lost love that the singer failed to appreciate at the time, realizing only in hindsight that a heart without love cannot truly live. The song serves as a powerful reminder that love is not something we can afford to take for granted or live without, and that its absence can leave us feeling empty and adrift.
Line by Line Meaning
To live for today and to love for tomorrow
Living only for today and leaving love to tomorrow is foolish because tomorrow is uncertain, and you may not have another chance to experience love.
Is the wisdom of a fool
Thinking that delaying love is wise is a foolish thought.
Because tomorrow is promised to no one
You cannot be sure that you will be alive tomorrow, which is why it's unwise to postpone love.
You see, love is that wonderful thing
Love is an amazing and indispensable thing.
That the whole wide world needs plenty of
Both individuals and the entire world require ample love.
And if you think for one minute that you can live without it
Believing that you can live without love even for a minute is simply deceiving yourself.
Then you are only fooling yourself
The idea of living without love is a complete fallacy.
I'd like to tell you something That happened to me just the other day
Tom Jones wants to share a personal experience that happened recently.
I awakened this morning
He woke up today.
I was filled with despair
He was filled with hopelessness and sadness.
All my dreams turned to ashes
All his aspirations and dreams were shattered.
Now, they're gone
All his desires and aspirations have vanished.
And I looked at my life
He took a moment to reflect on his life.
It was barren and so bare
He realized his life had no happiness or fulfillment.
Without love, I had nothing, nothing at all
He had reached the conclusion that life without love is worthless.
I once had a sweetheart Who loved only me
Tom Jones once had a partner who loved him truly.
There was nothing that she would not give (no, no)
Jones' partner was always there for him, and would do anything to please him.
I was blind to her goodness
Tom Jones was unable to appreciate the love and devotion of his former partner.
And I just could not see That a heart without love cannot live
He failed to grasp that without love, one cannot live a life of fulfillment and happiness.
Without love, I had nothing
Tom Jones reiterates that life without love is meaningless.
(Without love)
The phrase is used as a refrain in the song, and emphasizes the value of love in one's life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Danny C. Small
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