Analysis Of AJ Rafael's Song 'Without You'

A Critical Analysis of “Without You” Arthur Joseph, known as “AJ” Rafael, is a Filipino-American singer-songwriter and Youtube star whose career was sparked by his popular Youtube channel. Though not as famous as the other singers, AJ had already written and released more than 10 songs. His first debut song was “Red Roses” in 2011, which hit number 13 on Billboard’s “Heatseeker” chart (“AJ Rafael”). One of his famous composition on his “Red Roses” album was his song, “Without You”. This song has reached 6.7 Million views in Youtube in its first release in 2011 (“Without You”). AJ Rafael’s hit song, “Without You,” encourages someone who is losing hope, someone who feels alone, and someone who is longing and wanting to be with his loved one.

However, AJ Rafael 's song manages to capture the hearts of its listeners because of its simple yet heartwarming message. The song "Without You" is interpreted by many as an encouragement to someone who is losing hope. One possible story behind this song is that the speaker, most likely a guy, is telling his loved one who has an illness, to never lose hope. This interpretation could be seen in the lines of the chorus, "Wake up feel the air that I 'm breathing … Hold on I promise it gets brighter / When it rains I 'll hold you even tighter / I won 't go another day without you." These lines are significant because they show that the speaker is pushing his loved one to fight her illness even when it 's hard. Aside from that, this stanza shows repetition and emphasizes that the speaker always tells his loved one that he is not ready and does not want to lose her. The speaker also uses imagery to help the listener better understand the song. One part of the song that shows imagery is: "When it rains I 'll hold you even tighter." This just means that when challenges come, the speaker and his loved one will continue to find ways to overcome it