Without a Song
Youmans Lyrics
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Without a song the road would never bend
When things go wrong a man ain't got a friend
Without a song
That field of corn would never see a plow
That field of corn would be deserted now
A man is born but he's no good no how
Without a song
And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul
I'll never know what makes the rain to fall
I'll never know what makes that grass so tall
I only know there ain't no love at all
Without a song
I've-a got my trouble and woe and, sure as I know, the Jordan will roll
And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul
I'll-a never know what makes that rain to fall
I'll never know what makes the grass so tall
I only know there ain't no love at all
Without a song
The lyrics of Youmans's "Without a Song" convey the importance of music and its therapeutic value. The opening lines speak about how without a song, the day would never end and the road would never bend, emphasizing how music makes life bearable and gives direction to it. The following lines suggest that music is a friend when things go wrong and that without music, life would have no meaning. The lines "That field of corn would never see a plow, that field of corn would be deserted now" convey that music encourages productivity and growth in life. In contrast, "a man is born but he’s no good no how without a song" suggests that life feels unfulfilling and lost without music.
The lines "I got my trouble and woe but sure as I know, the Jordan will roll, and I’ll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul" indicate the significance of a positive attitude and the power of music to uplift one's spirits during hard times. The songwriter emphasizes that music is a constant source of strength and support through troubled times, and that without it, life can feel hopeless. The closing lines "I’ll never know what makes the rain to fall; I’ll never know what makes that grass so tall; I only know there ain’t no love at all without a song" suggest that music imbibes life with meaning even though the mysteries and complexities of nature can be baffling.
Line by Line Meaning
Without a song the day would never end
Music gives a sense of time and structure to our days, without it time would seem to drag on forever with no way to mark its passing.
Without a song the road would never bend
Music creates a sense of movement and direction, without it we would lose our way and become stagnant in life.
When things go wrong a man ain't got a friend
During hard times, music can act as a comfort and provide emotional support that may be missing from other areas of our lives.
Without a song.
Music is an essential part of human existence and without it, life would be incomplete and unfulfilling.
That field of corn would never see a plow
Music is a driving force that motivates and inspires human action, without it progress would be hindered and stagnant.
That field of corn would be deserted now
Music creates a sense of community and belonging, without it people would be isolated and disconnected from one another.
A man is born but he's no good no how
Without the creativity and inspiration that music provides, people would struggle to find purpose and meaning in life.
I got my trouble and woe but, sure as I know, the Jordan will roll
Despite life's challenges, music can provide a sense of hope and optimism that reminds us that things will get better.
And I'll get along as long as a song, strong in my soul
Music serves as a source of strength and resilience that can help us endure the hardships of life and overcome adversity.
I'll never know what makes the rain to fall
The mysteries of the natural world are often beyond our understanding, but music can still provide a sense of wonder and awe that helps us appreciate the world around us.
I'll never know what makes that grass so tall
Music reminds us that there is more to life than what we can see and understand, and that there is beauty in things we may not fully comprehend.
I only know there ain't no love at all
Music has the power to evoke deep emotions and feelings of love and connection that may be difficult to express in other ways.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BILLY ROSE, EDWARD ELISCU, VINCENT YOUMANS
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Jerry Hadley is no longer with us, but when he was,he was never " Without a Song " A wonderful voice & sorely missed by lovers of great music...