Lyric discussion by BigheadJoe 

Cover art for Without You lyrics by Gordon Lightfoot

I assume this may have to do with the sudden and abrupt loss of a loved one/partner or a breakup of a partner? I’m getting this from “this was such a grim surprise”, it overall feels like a sad song so that’s my opinion.

My Interpretation
Negative
Subjective
Sadness
Loss
Surprise
Relationship
Breakup
Sadness