If I Can't Have You

The singer describes intense loneliness after losing the chance to be with someone they love. They have given this person their love and struggle to let go, even while recognizing that their shared dreams may never come true. The repeated refrain makes the feeling seem fixed and overwhelming: the singer cannot imagine wanting anyone else.

“Surviving every lonely day” presents life as something endured rather than enjoyed. “My tears of love are a waste of time” suggests that crying cannot change the situation. The phrase “see it through” means to endure something difficult to its end, but the singer doubts they are strong enough. “Go crazy” is likely an emotional exaggeration, expressing desperation rather than a literal prediction.

The lyrics hold two ideas in tension: the singer sees little hope, yet remains deeply attached. Their claim that nobody else matters may express genuine devotion, but it could also show how grief narrows their view of the future. The song does not tell us whether this feeling will pass or whether the relationship might return; it stays with the singer’s present sense of loss.