Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
(Can?t get by without you)
(Can?t get by without you)
When I leave your door
When we say goodnight it hurts me more and more
'Cause girl, it just ain?t right
To end the day like this
With no more than a kiss
Spend the night just dreaming of the things we?re gonna miss
If I had my way (my way)
Girl, we?ll be together more and more each day (each day)
We could walk forever lovers hand in hand
Can?t you understand
Girl, you?ve got to be my woman and I?ve got to be your man
Chorus:
Can?t get by without you
I need you more each day
The way I feel about you
Needs nothing more to say
'Cause I love you
Girl, I need you
Can?t get by without you, no way
(Can?t get by without you, baby)
(Can?t get by without you no way)
It?s a sad affair
Wasting precious time that you and I could share
Girl, it?s such a crime to hear you call my name
It?s a crying shame
When we?re not together
Then there?s only time to blame
There will come a day (a day)
Girl, I do believe it?s not too far away (far away)
When I say goodnight and still be by your side
To dry the tears you've cried
And I have all the love I need to keep me satisfied
Repeat Chorus x2
Can't get by...
(Shoop bee doo bee doo doo)
Doo doo doo doo yeah
(No, way...)
(Can't get by without you, baby)
(No, way...)
Doo doo doo doo yeah
(No, way...)
No, no way
(Can't get by without you, baby)
(No, way...)
(No, way...)
(Can?t get by without you)
When I leave your door
When we say goodnight it hurts me more and more
'Cause girl, it just ain?t right
To end the day like this
With no more than a kiss
Spend the night just dreaming of the things we?re gonna miss
If I had my way (my way)
Girl, we?ll be together more and more each day (each day)
We could walk forever lovers hand in hand
Can?t you understand
Girl, you?ve got to be my woman and I?ve got to be your man
Chorus:
Can?t get by without you
I need you more each day
The way I feel about you
Needs nothing more to say
'Cause I love you
Girl, I need you
Can?t get by without you, no way
(Can?t get by without you, baby)
(Can?t get by without you no way)
It?s a sad affair
Wasting precious time that you and I could share
Girl, it?s such a crime to hear you call my name
It?s a crying shame
When we?re not together
Then there?s only time to blame
There will come a day (a day)
Girl, I do believe it?s not too far away (far away)
When I say goodnight and still be by your side
To dry the tears you've cried
And I have all the love I need to keep me satisfied
Repeat Chorus x2
Can't get by...
(Shoop bee doo bee doo doo)
Doo doo doo doo yeah
(No, way...)
(Can't get by without you, baby)
(No, way...)
Doo doo doo doo yeah
(No, way...)
No, no way
(Can't get by without you, baby)
(No, way...)
(No, way...)
Lyrics submitted by Bobo192
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