I've Never Been So Low on Love
Barry Manilow · 2:00 AM Paradise Cafe [1984]
We'll I've never been so low on love
And I know I never hurt so bad
I never tried so hard
Just to see it fall apart
Just to lose the sweetest love I ever had
We'll I've never been so low on love
And I know I'll never be the same
I know you meant to stay
So if I drove you away
Oh I know that I'm the only one to blame
They say that every day
Should make me stranger
And one day I won't think of you at all
But every day you're gone the days get longer
And all I do is wait for you to call
We'll I've never been so low on love
And I know that as the years go by
I'll still be lovin' you
When I'm holdin' someone new
And when I think about the tears
You made me cry
I know you never really cared enough
And I've never been so low on love
And I know I never hurt so bad
I never tried so hard
Just to see it fall apart
Just to lose the sweetest love I ever had
We'll I've never been so low on love
And I know I'll never be the same
I know you meant to stay
So if I drove you away
Oh I know that I'm the only one to blame
They say that every day
Should make me stranger
And one day I won't think of you at all
But every day you're gone the days get longer
And all I do is wait for you to call
We'll I've never been so low on love
And I know that as the years go by
I'll still be lovin' you
When I'm holdin' someone new
And when I think about the tears
You made me cry
I know you never really cared enough
And I've never been so low on love
I've Never Been So Low on Love
Released in 1984 on the album 2:00 AM Paradise Cafe, this track by Barry Manilow explores themes of heartbreak and vulnerability. The song features Manilow's signature smooth vocal delivery, blending pop sensibilities with a touch of balladry that became a hallmark of his mid-career discography. It stands as one of many recordings from this era that showcased his ability to convey deep emotion through melody and harmony. The composition reflects the romantic and introspective style that defined his work during the early 1980s, contributing to his enduring legacy in the pop genre.