Living Without You
"Living Without You" | |||||
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Album track by Weezer | |||||
Album | Maladroit (Japan/UK Version) | ||||
Released | May 26, 2002 | ||||
Recorded | January 2002/April 2002 | ||||
Length | 2:40 | ||||
Label | Geffen | ||||
Writer(s) | Rivers Cuomo | ||||
RC# | 632 | ||||
COR# | 310 | ||||
Producer(s) | Weezer | ||||
Status | Released | ||||
Maladroit (Japan/UK Version) track listing | |||||
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Rivers Cuomo song chronology | |||||
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"Living Without You" is a Maladroit outtake that was released as a bonus track for international editions of the album.
Contents
Appearances
- Maladroit (Japan/UK Version)
Overview
"Living Without You" was apparently written in 2001, and was first recorded by the band during the late summer SnS Demos. The song was performed live at many shows during the Midget Tour series, as well as at several Goat Punishment shows later in 2001.
The song was one of many that Weezer demoed and worked on during the Maladroit sessions, and is in fact the only completed non-LP song from the album's recording sessions that has been released.
The 'in progress' versions of the song released on the official site during the late 2001 / early 2002 sessions had slightly different lyrics. Originally, the line was, "I'll be your bestest friend", but was changed to "I'll be your best of friends" for the final mix.
Personnel
- Rivers Cuomo – lead guitar, lead vocals
- Patrick Wilson – percussion
- Brian Bell – rhythm guitar
- Scott Shriner – bass guitar
Audio
Official release
Maladroit sessions
Live
Lyrics
I wanna go
To see your house,
To see how you're living.
(Living without you)
And if you care,
I'm wanting you
From such a distance.
(Living without you)
And if you want to try
To speak to me again
I'll be your best of friends.
Whoa, ohhh, ohhh.
And I want you.
Ohhh, ohhh, oohh.
The things you wrote
To cut me off
When I was trying.
(Living without you)
To get with you,
To be your friend,
Made me feel so bad.
(Living without you)
Yeah, sweet girl
I need you.
Yeah, I think it could be so good.
Alternate lyrics (Live shows, 2001)
I wanna know
I wanna go
Living without you
And if you do
I'll be your friend
Living without you
And if you want to stay
These stupid games you play
Are not enough to stay
On, on, on and on now
I'll never like the things you like
Living without you
Because it hurts so very much
Living without you
And if you want to stay
These stupid games you play
Are not enough to stay
On, on, on and on now
Oh, good friend, I need you
Oh, you got a lot to say now
Known recordings
Song | Artist | Recording Date | Release Date | Released On | Time | Location | Additional Info |
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Living Without You | Weezer | September, 2001 | Sage and Sound Studios, Hollywood, CA | ||||
Living Without You | Weezer | October 21, 2001 | Steakhouse Studio, North Hollywood, CA | instrumental; take 3 | |||
Living Without You | Weezer | October 23, 2001 | Steakhouse Studio, North Hollywood, CA | take 2 | |||
Living Without You | Weezer | October 23, 2001 | Steakhouse Studio, North Hollywood, CA | take 10 | |||
Living Without You | Weezer | October 23, 2001 | Steakhouse Studio, North Hollywood, CA | ||||
Living Without You | Weezer | October 23, 2001 | Steakhouse Studio, North Hollywood, CA | ||||
Living Without You | Weezer | October 23, 2001 | Steakhouse Studio, North Hollywood, CA | ||||
Living Without You | Weezer | October 24, 2001 | Steakhouse Studio, North Hollywood, CA | "round 2" | |||
Living Without You | Weezer | October 24, 2001 | Steakhouse Studio, North Hollywood, CA | "round 3" | |||
Living Without You | Weezer | October 25, 2001 | Steakhouse Studio, North Hollywood, CA | ||||
Living Without You | Weezer | October 26, 2001 | Steakhouse Studio, North Hollywood, CA | ||||
Living Without You | Weezer | October 27, 2001 | Steakhouse Studio, North Hollywood, CA | ||||
Living Without You | Weezer | November 3, 2001 | Cello Studios, Los Angeles, CA | ||||
Living Without You | Weezer | November 10, 2001 | Cello Studios, Los Angeles, CA | ||||
Living Without You | Weezer | December 2, 2001 | live bootleg | 3:03 | Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI | ||
Living Without You | Weezer | December 6, 2001 | live bootleg, released via weezer.com | 2:40 | Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo, MI | Soundboard recording | |
Living Without You | Weezer | January 7, 2002 | Maladroit Sessions via weezer.com | 2:48 | Cello Studios, Los Angeles, CA | ||
Living Without You | Weezer | January 8, 2002 | Maladroit Sessions via weezer.com | 2:41 | Cello Studios, Los Angeles, CA | ||
Living Without You | Weezer | January 10, 2002 | Maladroit Sessions via weezer.com | 2:48 | Cello Studios, Los Angeles, CA | ||
Living Without You | Weezer | January 12, 2002 | Maladroit Sessions via weezer.com | 2:47 | Cello Studios, Los Angeles, CA | ||
Living Without You | Weezer | May 14, 2002 | Maladroit (UK/Japan) | 2:40 | Cello Studios, Los Angeles, CA |