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How Am I Supposed to Live Without You Lyrics

by Michael Bolton

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How Am I Supposed to Live Without You Lyrics

I could hardly believe it When I heard the news today I had to come and get it straight from you They said you were leavin' Someone's swept your heart away From the look upon your face, I see it's true So tell me all about it, tell me 'bout the plans you're makin' Then tell me one thing more before I go [Chorus:] Tell me how am I supposed to live without you Now that I've been lovin' you so long How am I supposed to live without you How am I supposed to carry on When all that I've been livin' for is gone I didn't come here for cryin' Didn't come here to break down It's just a dream of mine is coming to an end And how can I blame you When I build my world around The hope that one day we'd be so much more than friends And I don't wanna know the price I'm gonna pay for dreaming When even now it's more than I can take [Chorus] [Bridge] And I don't wanna face the price I'm gonna pay for dreaming Now that your dream has come true [Chorus]

Meaning of How Am I Supposed to Live Without You

This heartbreaking ballad is a raw expression of devastation and disbelief following the loss of love. Michael Bolton pours out his anguish as he grapples with the news that someone he deeply cared for has left him, swept away by another’s affections. He desperately seeks clarity and understanding from the departing lover, struggling to comprehend how his entire world – built around a future together – can simply vanish. The repeated question, “How am I supposed to live without you?” embodies the overwhelming sense of disorientation and despair, highlighting the profound impact of this sudden separation. Despite coming with no intention of wallowing in sorrow, he’s consumed by a dream that's shattered, unable to accept the pain and feeling helpless against the inevitable consequences of lost love. Ultimately, the song is a poignant plea for understanding amidst unbearable grief and the struggle to rebuild a life irrevocably altered.

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