Without You

The speaker expresses a deep emotional dependence, stating an inability to live without the person addressed.

Repetition emphasizes the intensity of the speaker's feelings and the significance of the statement.

Continued repetition underscores the central theme of the speaker's dependence on the addressed person for their existence.

The recurring line reinforces the profound impact the addressed person has on the speaker's life.

The speaker metaphorically describes the addressed person as their refuge, seeking solace in times of difficulty.

The speaker expresses a desire to find comfort in the resilience and support symbolized by the addressed person's metaphorical 'stony shores.'

The speaker confesses an inability to end the relationship and acknowledges a lack of knowledge on how to navigate life without the addressed person.

Acknowledging the transformative effect of light on the addressed person's face, the speaker finds beauty in the details.

The speaker expresses love despite experiencing pain caused by the addressed person and hints at a fear of fading away.

The fear of fading away intensifies as the speaker contemplates the impact of the perceived hurt.

The speaker commits to staying in the relationship, rejecting revenge as a destructive option, emphasizing that there is no winner in such a game.

The repetition of the earlier lines signifies the ongoing struggle of living without the addressed person.

The recurring line reiterates the speaker's emotional dependence and the difficulty of imagining life without the addressed person.

Continued repetition emphasizes the profound impact of the addressed person on the speaker's sense of well-being.

Repetition reinforces the central theme of the speaker's existential reliance on the addressed person.

The speaker reiterates the commitment to stay in the relationship, resisting the temptation to walk away.

The speaker reiterates the commitment to avoid seeking revenge, choosing restraint in the face of challenges.

The speaker expresses a desire to experience the presence of the addressed person again, using the metaphor of breathing them in.

The repetition emphasizes the speaker's determination to stay and resist the darkness within the relationship.

The speaker expresses a commitment to face challenges and not turn away from the difficulties within the relationship.

A reference to the potential difficulties in love, suggesting that challenges may strain the relationship but also contribute to its strength.

The repetition reinforces the speaker's emotional dependence, indicating the ongoing struggle of living without the addressed person.

Continued repetition emphasizes the profound impact of the addressed person on the speaker's sense of well-being.

Repetition reinforces the central theme of the speaker's existential reliance on the addressed person.

The final repetition serves as a poignant conclusion, encapsulating the overarching theme of the song – the speaker's profound inability to live without the addressed person.