When Love Is Dying
Elton John · Other Songs - Elton John
They say we bruise too easily
I don't know if it's that way for me
I've seen 'em come, I've seen 'em go
I've seen everyone I know
Fall in and out of love
It's just the way it goes
Word is out, silence seems so loud
There's no light above or below me now
I've seen it grow, I've seen it live
I've seen everything I give
Falling out my hands, no matter who I'm with
[Chorus]
And nobody ever tells you
When love is dying, when love is dying
It just gets a little colder
And we stop trying, we stop trying, yeah we stop trying
Oh when love is dying
There's a pain you never can explain
Cuts so deep time and time again
I felt it then, I feel it now
But nobody told me how
To fight a world of hurt
Somebody help me now
[Repeat Chorus]
But love never gets to show you
And I never got to know you
No we never stood a chance
When love was dying
No and love never makes it easy
And I never got that feeling
No we never stood a chance
When love was dying
[Repeat Chorus]
I don't know if it's that way for me
I've seen 'em come, I've seen 'em go
I've seen everyone I know
Fall in and out of love
It's just the way it goes
Word is out, silence seems so loud
There's no light above or below me now
I've seen it grow, I've seen it live
I've seen everything I give
Falling out my hands, no matter who I'm with
[Chorus]
And nobody ever tells you
When love is dying, when love is dying
It just gets a little colder
And we stop trying, we stop trying, yeah we stop trying
Oh when love is dying
There's a pain you never can explain
Cuts so deep time and time again
I felt it then, I feel it now
But nobody told me how
To fight a world of hurt
Somebody help me now
[Repeat Chorus]
But love never gets to show you
And I never got to know you
No we never stood a chance
When love was dying
No and love never makes it easy
And I never got that feeling
No we never stood a chance
When love was dying
[Repeat Chorus]
When Love Is Dying
Elton John's 'When Love Is Dying' stands as a poignant exploration of romantic disillusionment, delivered with his signature piano-driven intensity. The track exemplifies his ability to blend pop sensibilities with deeper emotional narratives, characteristic of his work during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Often associated with themes of heartbreak and the inevitable fading of passion, the song reflects a period where John frequently revisited personal and universal struggles within his discography. Its enduring appeal lies in its melodic structure and John's emotive vocal delivery, making it a staple in his catalog of songs that resonate with listeners seeking authenticity in popular music.