Introduction to “My World Is Empty Without You” by The Supremes
The Supremes, a trio of Detroit-born women, reigned as the undisputed queens of Motown in the 1960s. Their harmonies, combined with their infectious energy and glamorous image, captivated audiences worldwide.
Background
Released in 1967 as the B-side to their chart-topping single “You Keep Me Hangin’ On,” “My World Is Empty Without You” quickly gained popularity in its own right.
The song’s melancholic tone and introspective lyrics resonated with listeners who had experienced the pain of heartbreak. The Supremes’ soulful rendition, featuring lead vocals by Diana Ross, conveyed a sense of longing and despair that was both relatable and powerful.
The song’s composition is a perfect blend of pop and soul elements. The arrangement features a lush orchestral backdrop, complete with strings, horns, and a gentle piano accompaniment. The tempo is slow and steady, allowing the singers to deliver their lines with emotion and nuance.
The bridge of the song introduces a more upbeat tempo, providing a momentary respite from the melancholy before returning to the original theme.
The lyrics of “My World Is Empty Without You” explore the devastating consequences of a romantic breakup. The narrator expresses feelings of emptiness, loneliness, and despair. They describe their world as “dark and dreary” without their loved one’s presence.
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Lyrics
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My world is empty without you, babeMy world is empty without you, babe
And as I go my way aloneI find it hard for me to carry onI need your strenght, I need your tender touchI need the love, my dear, I miss so much
My world is empty without you, babyMy world is empty without you, baby
From this old world I try to hide my faceBut from this loneliness there’s no hiding placeInside this cold and empty house I dwellIn darkness with memories I know so well
I need love know more then beforeI can hardly carry on anymore
My world is empty without you, babeWithout you, babe (my world is emty)Without you, babe
My mind and soul have felt like this (ooh, without you, babe)Since love between us no more exist (ooh, without you, babe)And each time that darkness falls (ooh, without you, babe)It finds me alone with these four walls (ooh, without you, babe)