About the Song
Trisha Yearwood, the queen of country soul, delivered a heart-wrenching performance with “How Do I Live”. Released in 1998, this song became a massive crossover hit, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and earning Yearwood a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance.
The song’s enduring popularity can be attributed to its poignant lyrics and Yearwood’s emotive vocal delivery. “How Do I Live” explores the themes of love, loss, and heartbreak, painting a vivid picture of a woman struggling to cope with the absence of her beloved. Yearwood’s vocals are filled with raw emotion, capturing the pain and sorrow of the protagonist.
The song’s arrangement is simple yet effective, with a haunting melody and a driving rhythm. Yearwood’s voice is showcased beautifully, with subtle nuances and emotive phrasing that enhance the song’s emotional impact. The bridge features a powerful vocal performance, where Yearwood expresses her longing for her lost love.
“How Do I Live” has become a classic country song that continues to resonate with audiences today. Its timeless appeal lies in its ability to capture the universal human experience of heartbreak and loss. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Trisha Yearwood or new to her music, this song is a must-listen.
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Lyrics: How Do I Live
How do I get through one night without you
If I had to live without you
What kind of life would that be
Oh and I, I need you in my arms
Need you to hold
You’re my world, my heart, my soul
If you ever leave
Baby, you would take away everything good in my lifeWithout you there’d be no sun in my sky
There would be no love in my life
There’d be no world left for me
And I, baby I don’t know what I would do
I’d be lost if I lost you
If you ever leave
Baby, you would take away everything real in my life
And tell me nowHow do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
If you ever go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I, how do I
Oh, how do I liveIf you ever leave
Baby, you would take away everything
Need you with me
Baby, ’cause you know that you’re everything good in my life
And tell me nowHow do I live without you
I want to know
How do I breathe without you
If you ever go
How do I ever, ever survive
How do I, how do I
Oh, how do I live
How do I live
Without you baby