How Am I Suppose To Live Without You
Michael Bolton · Other Songs - Michael Bolton
I could hardly believe it
When I heard the news today
I had to come and get it straight from you
They said you were leavin'
Someone's swept your heart away
From the look upon your face, I see it's true
So tell me all about it, tell me 'bout the
plans you're makin'
Then tell me one thing more before I go
CHORUS:
Tell me how am I suppose to live without you
Now that I've been lovin' you so long
How am I suppose to live without you
How am I suppose to carry on
When all that I've been livin' for is gone
I'm too proud for cryin'
Didn't come here to breakdown
It's just a dream of mine is coming to an end
And how can I blame you
When I built my world around
The hope that one day we'd be so much
more than friends
And I don't wanna know the price I'm
gonna pay for dreaming
When even now it's more than I can take
CHORUS:
(bridge)
And I don't wanna know the price I'm
gonna pay for dreaming
Now that your dream has come true
When I heard the news today
I had to come and get it straight from you
They said you were leavin'
Someone's swept your heart away
From the look upon your face, I see it's true
So tell me all about it, tell me 'bout the
plans you're makin'
Then tell me one thing more before I go
CHORUS:
Tell me how am I suppose to live without you
Now that I've been lovin' you so long
How am I suppose to live without you
How am I suppose to carry on
When all that I've been livin' for is gone
I'm too proud for cryin'
Didn't come here to breakdown
It's just a dream of mine is coming to an end
And how can I blame you
When I built my world around
The hope that one day we'd be so much
more than friends
And I don't wanna know the price I'm
gonna pay for dreaming
When even now it's more than I can take
CHORUS:
(bridge)
And I don't wanna know the price I'm
gonna pay for dreaming
Now that your dream has come true
How Am I Suppose To Live Without You
Michael Bolton delivers a soaring, emotionally charged performance in this ballad, characteristic of his signature style that blends rock power with operatic vocal technique. The track serves as a quintessential example of his mid-career resurgence, where he reinterpreted classic soul and R&B material with a dramatic, theatrical flair. Recorded during a period of intense commercial success, the song exemplifies the lush production and dramatic delivery that defined his discography in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It stands as a staple of his live repertoire, showcasing his ability to convey deep vulnerability and heartbreak through sheer vocal intensity and dynamic range.