Peter and Gordon – A World Without Love (1964)

About the song

## A World Without Love: Peter and Gordon’s Timeless Lament

Peter and Gordon’s “A World Without Love,” released in 1964, stands as a poignant and enduring anthem of heartbreak and longing. The song’s simple yet evocative melody, coupled with Peter Asher’s heartfelt vocals, has resonated with audiences for decades.

The song’s narrative unfolds with a sense of melancholic resignation. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world devoid of love, a place where joy and fulfillment are elusive. The opening lines, “There’s a world without love,” set the stage for a poignant exploration of emotional isolation.

As the song progresses, Asher’s vocals convey a deep sense of despair and vulnerability. His voice, filled with a mix of sadness and resignation, captures the universal experience of heartbreak. The lyrics’ imagery of a “world of darkness” and “empty spaces” reinforces the theme of emotional desolation.

The song’s arrangement is equally evocative. The gentle strumming of the acoustic guitar provides a melancholic backdrop, while the subtle harmonies add depth and texture. The absence of a strong beat or energetic rhythm underscores the song’s somber mood.

“A World Without Love” is a testament to the power of music to evoke emotion and connect with listeners on a profound level. Its timeless message of heartbreak and longing continues to resonate with audiences today, reminding us of the enduring power of love and the pain of its absence.

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Lyrics

Please lock me away
And don’t allow the day
Here inside where I hide
With my loneliness

I don’t care what they say
I won’t stay in a world without love

Birds sing out of tune
And rain clouds hide the moon
I’m okay, here I’ll stay
With my loneliness

I don’t care what they say
I won’t stay in a world without love

So I wait and in a while
I will see my true love’s smile
He may come, I know not when
When she does I lose
So baby until then

Lock me away
And don’t allow the day
Here inside where I hide
With my loneliness

I don’t care what they say
I won’t stay in a world without love

So I wait and in a while
I will see my true love’s smile
He may come, I know not when
When she does I know
So baby until then

Lock me away
And don’t allow the day
Here inside where I hide
With my loneliness

I don’t care what they say
I won’t stay in a world without love

I don’t care what they say
I won’t stay in a world without love