Lyrics
There's a light, a certain kind of light that never shone on me
Expresses a lack of a certain positive influence or experience in the speaker's life.
I want my life to be lived with you, lived with you
Desires a life shared with a specific person, emphasizing a longing for companionship.
There's a way everybody says to do each and every little thing
Addresses societal expectations, suggesting conformity in actions but questions their value without the presence of the loved one.
But what does it bring if I ain't got you, ain't got you, baby?
Highlights the emptiness or lack of fulfillment without the person being referred to.
You don't know what it's like, baby
Conveys that the listener, the "baby," lacks an understanding of the speaker's emotional experience.
You don't know what it's like
Reiterates the lack of comprehension or empathy from the listener.
To love somebody, to love somebody
Introduces the theme of the song: the intense desire to love someone, emphasizing the depth of emotions.
The way I love you
Expresses the uniqueness and intensity of the speaker's love for the person addressed.
In my parade I see your face again; I know my frame of mind
Mentions seeing the loved one in the speaker's thoughts or memories, acknowledging the impact on their mindset.
You ain't got to be so blind and I'm blind, so, so, so very blind
Addresses a perceived blindness or lack of understanding on the part of the loved one, emphasizing the speaker's frustration.
I'm a man; can't you see what I am? I live and breathe for you
Asserts the speaker's identity as a man and declares their dedication to the loved one.
But what good does it do if I ain't got you, ain't got you, baby?
Reiterates the futility or emptiness of the speaker's life without the presence of the loved one.
You don't know what it's like, baby
Restates the lack of comprehension from the loved one, highlighting the emotional gap between them.
You don't know what it's like
Continues to emphasize the loved one's inability to understand the depth of the speaker's feelings.
To love somebody, to love somebody
Repeats the central theme of the song, underlining the profound desire to love the person intensely.
The way I love you
Echoes the sentiment of unique and intense love for the addressed person.
You don't know what it's like
Reiterates the lack of understanding or empathy from the loved one.
You don't know what it's like
Continues to stress the loved one's lack of awareness of the speaker's emotional experience.
You don't know what it's like
Repeats the idea of the loved one being unaware of the depth of the speaker's emotions.
To love somebody, to love somebody
Concludes with a repetition of the central theme, emphasizing the difficulty of loving someone who does not fully comprehend the depth of that love.
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