About the Song
Barry Manilow, a singer synonymous with smooth vocals and heartfelt ballads, delivered a timeless classic with âCanât Smile Without You.â This 1978 hit, originally recorded by David Martin, became synonymous with Manilowâs voice and continues to resonate with listeners seeking a song that captures the profound impact of love.
The opening line, âI just canât smile,â sets the melancholic tone. Manilowâs voice, imbued with a touch of vulnerability, paints a picture of a man deeply affected by the absence of his loved one. The lyrics, âNow some people say happiness takes so very long to find,â establish a universal truth â happiness isnât always easy to come by. But for this narrator, happiness is intrinsically linked to the presence of his love.
The chorus, the songâs emotional core, repeats the powerful line, âCanât smile without you.â Itâs a simple yet profound statement that captures the all-encompassing nature of his love. He canât experience joy, laughter, or even basic pleasures without her presence. The repetition emphasizes the depth of his affection and the feeling of emptiness he experiences in her absence.
The verses delve deeper into the emotional connection. Lines like, âI feel sad when youâre sad / I feel glad when youâre gladâ highlight the profound emotional empathy he shares with his beloved. Their happiness and sadness are intertwined, creating a powerful bond.
The bridge offers a touch of hope. While acknowledging the difficulty of being apart, he acknowledges, âWell, Iâm finding it hard leaving your love behind me.â This line suggests a future reunion, a glimmer of light amidst the melancholic mood.
The final verse and outro reiterate the central theme. Manilowâs vocals soar as he repeats, âCanât smile without you,â leaving a lasting impression of a love that transcends distance and circumstance.
âCanât Smile Without Youâ isnât just a love song; itâs a testament to the power of connection. It captures the profound impact someone can have on our emotional well-being and the feeling of completeness that comes with finding true love. Manilowâs masterful delivery and the songâs timeless message have ensured its place as a classic that continues to touch hearts and inspire smiles, even without the presence of a loved one.
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Lyrics: Canât Smile Without You
You know I canât smile without you
I canât smile without you
I canât laugh and I canât sing
Iâm finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel sad when youâre sad
I feel glad when youâre glad
If you only knew what Iâm going through
I just canât smile without youYou came along just like a song
And brightened my day
Who would have believed that you were part of a dream
Now it all seems light years awayAnd now you know I canât smile without you
I canât smile without you
I canât laugh and I canât sing
Iâm finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel sad when youâre sad
I feel glad when youâre glad
If you only knew what Iâm going through
I just canât smile
Now some people say happiness takes so very long to find
Well, Iâm finding it hard leaving your love behind me
And you see I canât smile without you
I canât smile without you
I canât laugh and I canât sing
Iâm finding it hard to do anything
You see I feel glad when youâre glad
I feel sad when youâre sad
If you only knew what Iâm going through
I just canât smile without you
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