About the song
The Bee Gees’ “For Whom the Bell Tolls” is a poignant and melodic ballad that showcases the group’s enduring songwriting prowess. Released in 1993 as the second single from their album “Size Isn’t Everything,” the song quickly climbed the charts, reaching number four on the UK Singles Chart. This marked the band’s highest-charting single in the UK during the 1990s, solidifying their status as one of the most enduring acts in music history.
The song’s title, taken from Ernest Hemingway’s novel of the same name, hints at its contemplative and introspective nature. The lyrics explore themes of mortality, loss, and the passage of time. The Bee Gees’ signature harmonies and soaring melodies complement the song’s reflective tone, creating a powerful and emotionally resonant piece.
Despite being released during a time when the Bee Gees were no longer at the peak of their commercial success, “For Whom the Bell Tolls” proved to be a critical and commercial hit. The song’s enduring appeal lies in its timeless quality and the group’s ability to craft melodies that resonate with audiences of all ages.
“For Whom the Bell Tolls” is a testament to the Bee Gees’ enduring legacy. It’s a poignant and beautiful song that continues to captivate listeners decades after its release.
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Lyrics
I stumble in the night
Never really knew what it would’ve been like
You’re no longer there to break my fall
The heartache over you
I’d give it everything but I couldn’t live through
I never saw the signs
You’re the last to know when love is blind
All the tears and the turbulent years
When I would not wait for no one
Didn’t stop, take a look at myself
See me losing you
When a lonely heart breaks
It’s the one that forsakes
It’s the dream that we stole
And I’m missing you more
Than the fire that will roar
Hole in my soul
For you it’s goodbye
For me it’s to cry
For whom the bell tolls
For me
I seen you in a magazine
A picture at a party where you shouldn’t have been
Hanging on the arm of someone else
I’m still in love with you
Won’t you come back to your little boy blue
I’ve come to feel inside
This precious love was never mine
Now I know but a little too late
That I could not live without you
In the dark or the broad daylight
Promise I’ll be there
When a lonely heart breaks
It’s the one that forsakes
It’s the dream that we stole
And I’m missing you more
Than the fire that will roar
There’s a hole in my soul
For you it’s goodbye
For me it’s to cry
For whom the bell tolls
Now I know there’ll be times like this
When I couldn’t reach out to no one
Am I never gonna find someone
Who knows me like you do?
Are you leaving me a helpless child
When it took so long to save me?
Fight the devil and the deep blue sea
I’ll follow you anywhere
I promise I’ll be there
When a lonely heart breaks
It’s the one that forsakes
It’s the dream that we stole
And I’m missing you more
Than the fire that will roar
There’s a hole in my soul
For you it’s goodbye
For me it’s to cry
For whom the bell tolls