You've Lost That Loving Feeling
Top Gun Lyrics


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You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips
And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
You're trying hard not to show it
(Baby)
But baby, baby I know it

You've lost that lovin' feeling
Whoa, that lovin' feeling
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone, woo, aah

Now there's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you
And now, you're starting to criticize little things I do
It makes me just feel like crying
(Baby)
'Cause baby, something in you is dying

You lost that lovin' feeling
Whoa, that lovin' feeling
You've lost that lovin' feeling
Now it's gone, gone, gone, woooooah

Baby, baby, I get down on my knees for you
If you would only love me like you used to do, yeah
We had a love, a love, a love you don't find everyday
So don't, don't, don't, don't let it slip away

Baby, baby
(Baby)
(Baby)
I beg of you please, please

I need your love
(I need your love)
I need your love
(I need your love)

So bring it on back
(So bring it on back)
Bring it on back
(So bring it on back)

Bring back that lovin' feeling
Whoa, that lovin' feeling
Bring back that lovin' feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
And I can't go on, no

Bring back that lovin' feeling
Whoa, that lovin' feeling




Bring back that lovin' feeling
'Cause it's gone, gone

Overall Meaning

"You've Lost That Loving Feeling" is a heart-wrenching ballad about losing the spark in a relationship. The lyrics describe how the singer's partner has changed, no longer showing the same level of affection, and that their love has disappeared. The opening lines, "You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips, and there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer can feel that something is wrong but is uncertain what it is or how to fix it.


The chorus, "You've lost that lovin' feeling, whoa, that lovin' feeling, you've lost that lovin' feeling, now it's gone, gone, gone, woo, aah," is pleading and emotional. The singer is acknowledging that the love is gone and desperately wants to bring it back. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer expressing how their partner is now more critical and that it's making them feel sad.


The bridge of the song is a plea for help, with the singer literally getting down on their knees, begging their partner to love them like they used to. They reminisce about how special their love was, and that it was something rare and precious.


Despite its melancholic subject matter, "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" is an iconic song that has stood the test of time. It topped the charts in the US and the UK in the 1960s and was famously featured in the movie Top Gun. The song has been covered by countless artists and has become something of a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips
You don't seem as emotionally invested in our relationship as you once were. You don't seem to enjoy my attention like you used to.


And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
You used to touch me with care and affection, but now your touch is distant and lacking in love.


You're trying hard not to show it (Baby) But baby, baby I know it
You are attempting to hide your feelings of discontent with our relationship, but I can see that something is off between us.


You've lost that lovin' feeling Whoa, that lovin' feeling You've lost that lovin' feeling Now it's gone, gone, gone, woo, aah
The love we once shared has gone away and I can feel the absence of affection in our relationship.


Now there's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you And now, you're starting to criticize little things I do It makes me just feel like crying (Baby) 'Cause baby, something in you is dying
When I try to connect with you, I feel like I'm being rejected. You also seem to be critical of me, which is causing me pain. It seems as if your love for me is fading away.


Baby, baby, I get down on my knees for you If you would only love me like you used to do, yeah We had a love, a love, a love you don't find everyday So don't, don't, don't, don't let it slip away
I am willing to do anything for you, but I need you to reciprocate the love that we once had. Our love was special and rare, and I don't want it to disappear.


I need your love (I need your love) I need your love (I need your love) So bring it on back (So bring it on back) Bring it on back (So bring it on back)
I am missing the love that you once gave me, and I need it to come back in our relationship.


Bring back that lovin' feeling Whoa, that lovin' feeling Bring back that lovin' feeling 'Cause it's gone, gone, gone And I can't go on, no Bring back that lovin' feeling Whoa, that lovin' feeling Bring back that lovin' feeling 'Cause it's gone, gone
I am begging you to bring back the love that we once had because I cannot continue in this loveless relationship. Our love has disappeared and I need it to return for our relationship to survive.




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Amelito Ponce

You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips
And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
You're trying hard not to show it
But baby, baby I know it
You lost that lovin' feelin'
Whoa, that lovin' feelin'
You lost that lovin' feelin'
Now it's gone, gone, gone, woh
Now there's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you
And now you're starting to criticize little things I do
It makes me just feel like crying
'Cause baby, something beautiful's dyin'
You lost that lovin' feelin'
Whoa, that lovin' feelin'
You lost that lovin' feelin'
Now it's gone, gone, gone, woh
Baby, baby, I'd get down on my knees for you
If you would only love me like you used to do, yeah
We had a love, a love, a love you don't find everyday
So don't, don't, don't, don't let it slip away
Baby, baby, baby, baby
I beg you please, please, please, please
I need your love, need your love
I need your love, I need your love
So bring it on back, so bring it on back
Bring it on back, bring it on back
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
Whoa, that lovin' feelin'
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
And I can't go on, woh
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
Whoa, that lovin' feelin'
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone



SantaClaus HawkeyeNJ

You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
Song by The Righteous Brothers

You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips
And there's no tenderness like before in your fingertips
You're trying hard not to show it
But baby, baby I know it

You lost that lovin' feelin'
Whoa, that lovin' feelin'
You lost that lovin' feelin'
Now it's gone, gone, gone, whoa-oh

Now there's no welcome look in your eyes when I reach for you
And now you're starting to criticize little things I do
It makes me just feel like crying
'Cause baby, something beautiful's dyin'

You lost that lovin' feelin'
Whoa, that lovin' feelin'
You lost that lovin' feelin'
Now it's gone, gone, gone, whoa-oh

Baby, baby, I'd get down on my knees for you
If you would only love me like you used to do, yeah
We had a love, a love, a love you don't find everyday
So don't, don't, don't, don't let it slip away

Baby, baby, baby, baby
I beg you please, please, please, please
I need your love, need your love
I need your love, I need your love
So bring it on back, so bring it on back
Bring it on back, bring it on back

Bring back that lovin' feelin'
Whoa, that lovin' feelin'
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone
And I can't go on, whoa-oh

Bring back that lovin' feelin'
Whoa, that lovin' feelin'
Bring back that lovin' feelin'
'Cause it's gone, gone, gone

Songwriters: Phil Spector / Barry Mann / Cynthia Weil

You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC



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I don't know what you think guys but in my opinion top gun is the perfect combination of love, romance, music and action. I just really love this movie and it's soundtrack. A perfect sample of 80s movies.

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this songs been around since maverick was in diapers, movies good bit lets all calm down here

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