Etta James effortlessly captures the vulnerability and desperation of love in this timeless ballad. The song paints vivid imagery of a love so essential that losing it would be as tragic as the sky losing its stars or a rose losing its petals. Here, she pleads with her lover to keep their love alive, likening its significance to the wings of birds and the roar of the ocean 🌊. The lyrics resonate with anyone who's ever feared losing the most important person in their life, making it clear that her entire world would fall apart without their love.
