Since I don't see you anymore
Chris Rea · Tennis [1980]
And jingle-jangles in the wind
The pool-hall cowboys play and play
'Cos pool-hall hot shots don't go home
And a lonely breeze sends shivers
From a distant shore
Since I don't see you anymore
The morning curtains gently sway
A gap throws light across the room
You curse that noisy radio
Even when you turn it down
It tells us bad news of a distant war
And I don't see you anymore
Since I didn't see you
Since I didn't see you
Since I don't see you anymore
No me da un bledo si senor
Since I don't see you anymore
I've always got time for one more
Since I don't see you anymore
And a lonely breeze sends shivers
From a distant shore
And the tears fall faster now love
Much more than before
Since I don't see you anymore
Sing a song of love to me
Sing a song of love to me
As the shadows start to grow
And I won't be sad and lonely
Anymore
'Cos if you sing a song of love to me
I will always find a smile
That will warm my cold, cold heart
Just for a while
Songs of love I know so well
Yea, I've seen some days and had some times
Lucky boy I can hear you say
You think my sun does nothing but shine
Since I don't see you anymore
Chris Rea's 1980 single 'Since I don't see you anymore' stands as a defining track from his debut album, Tennis. Released during the height of the new wave and synth-pop era, the recording showcases Rea's signature blend of melancholic vocals and atmospheric production. The song captures a specific mood of longing and isolation, characteristic of his early work which often explored themes of urban alienation and romantic heartbreak. As a key piece in his discography, it helped establish Rea's reputation as a vocalist capable of delivering emotionally resonant performances within the genre's evolving sound. The track remains a notable example of the era's pop sensibilities filtered through Rea's distinctive, brooding style.