How do I survive?

Story Behind The Song

This is an extension of my song I can't Wait - only it has been modified lyrically to represent a lost partner. I had a lot of feedback that stated the original song was a bit slow and lame - so this has an increased tempo also. There are still a few gaps in there that need filling with backing vocals - working on it!

Song Length 5:15 Genre Pop - Easy Listening
Tempo Slow (71 - 90) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Subject Lost Love Similar Artists Celine Dion
Language English Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Won't you show yourself to me? I wanna know how it feels for you
To be the one watching over me
Maybe when I'm feeling blue, I could talk to you
I miss you everyday and I wanna tell you that I love you again to your face

How do I survive, without you next to me lying right by my side?

Now that you're gone, it feels like I'm missing a part of me
And who's to say if that feeling will change
And every time I close my eyes, I can visualise
Holding you near, and the look of love that was there in your face

How do I survive, without you next to me lying right by my side?

'Cos on days like this, the world could end and I would not have a clue
I look to the skies and I feel your spirit guiding me through

I can see you everywhere, I can see you everywhere
I can see you everywhere, I can see you everywhere

Will you wait for me? Don't know how long I'll be
When we see each other again you'll see the love written there on my face

How do I survive, without you next to me lying right by my side?
Will you wait for me?
How do I survive, without you next to me lying right by my side?

'Cos on days like this, I feel so lost and I don't know what to do
I look to the skies and I feel your spirit guiding me through

Great vocal , l especially loved the harmonies .

Great tune & great arrangement.

Absolutely LOVE the sequenced repeating instrumental at the head. Vocal is cool, well mixed, nice FX, and right where it belongs in the mix. I really appreciate the vocal harmonies at 2:40-ish. Very nice vocal blend and cool harmony choices. Next time it hit the harmonies I am truly a fan of this! Again I'll come back to the vocal affect being right on the money. That's a wonderfully smooth reverb sound. Curious what unit it is??? Very nice tune!

Very nice, emotionally moving. Love the harmonies

Really nice tune. Lyric is touching and represent real feelings, vocals were emotional and spot on, Instramentation very well done commercial feel and the message is clear. I can see this in a film for sure. Well Done!

Very soulful and well done tune with nice performances and arrangement.

Very good expression of missing a loved one. Creative arrangement, well delivered. Very nice entry of back up voices in the chorus. Good selection of voicing here. That insertion of "I can see you everywhere" gives a good effect. Instrumentation basically on the same level, no surprises. Well arranged introduction. Good stuff !

I love the laid back feel. Its my style. Sounds like the 80s

Interesting song. Reminiscent of something from the 80s. This is well sung and performed and sounds like you have put a lot of time and effort into it. Well done.

Absolutely beautiful song, gorgeous vocals balanced with love filled words, heartfelt emotion, and easy,dreamy musical composition and accompaniment. This rates well with all the big modern and classic popular love songs out today! The music, vocals, lyrics, and tune are simply beautiful! I can definitely see this being a popular wedding song, as well as Radio, distribution, TV, and film usage. Makes you want to fall in love and stay there!

This is a nice smooth pop song with a skilled lead male singer, backed by an group of more skilled vocalists. The tempo and the vocal line are very nice. There is a tender break that continues to beckon you to hear this group's story. I really enjoyed this.

The singer has a very strong voice. Lovely BV's/harmonies in there. I like the interaction of the electric piano and bass guitar. Nicely recorded..excellent sound quality. Melodically strong. A really engaging chorus. Shades of the group Foreigner.

Beautiful promising intro, with such pleasing instrumentation that supports the lyrics really well. The build on the vocal harmonies is a highlight for my ears. The vocal performance is really heartfelt, skilfully portraying love and poignant loss. The slight retro-feel adds appeal. I can see this track working well in both film and maybe on the radio.

I like the voice and the harmonies. Very peaceful song.
Nice production.

Really nice song Well done

I really liked the vocals in this song. You have a great voice and you could do tons with it! and Im sure you will.

Cliff Richard qualities in vocal, beautiful and gentle.

Lyrics Nigel Barrett Music Nigel Barrett
Producer Nigel Barrett

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