The Shirelles
The Shirelles were an influential American girl group in the early 1960s, a… Read Full Bio ↴The Shirelles were an influential American girl group in the early 1960s, and they were the very first girl group to have a number one single on the Billboard Hot 100. The members of the quartet were Shirley Owens (who was the lead singer for the most part), Doris Coley, Beverly Lee, and Addie "Micki" Harris. The quartet formed in New Jersey in 1958, and went on to release a string of hits including "Baby It's You", "Mama Said", and the #1 Pop hits "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and "Soldier Boy". Their "Sha La La" became an international hit when covered by the British group Manfred Mann, and "Boys" was covered by [artsit]the Beatles (Ringo Starr singing lead).The Beatles also covered "Baby It's You" on their "Please Please Me" album. Although they had no more charting hits after 1967, the Shirelles continued recording for a small but devoted audience well into the 1970s and continued to tour and perform into the early 1980s. In 1968, Coley left the group to remarry and raise her family, and the group continued as a trio. In 1975, she returned only to replace Owens who departed to begin a solo career. On June 10, 1982, after a live concert in Atlanta, Harris succumbed to a heart attack (age 42); she was replaced by Louie Bethune. Shortly, the group went into semi-retirement, though they did accept an invitation to record backup vocals for Dionne Warwick in the late 1980s. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. On February 4, 2000, Coley lost a battle with breast cancer (age 58). The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2002.
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Will You Love Me Tomorrow
The Shirelles Lyrics


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Tonight, you're mine, completely
You give your love so sweetly
Tonight, the light of love is in your eyes
But will you love me tomorrow?

Is this a lasting treasure
Or just a moment's pleasure?
Can I believe the magic of your sighs
Will you still love me tomorrow?




Tonight, with words unspoken
You said that I'm the only one
But will my heart be broken
When the night (when the night)
Meets the morning sun?

I'd like to know that your love
Is a love I can be sure of
So tell me now and I won't ask again
Will you still love me tomorrow?

So tell me now and I won't ask again
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me

Overall Meaning

The Shirelles's song "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" is a timeless classic that reflects on the fear and uncertainty that can come with falling in love. The lyrics showcase the vulnerability of the singer, who is expressing their concern that their lover's affection may not be lasting or sincere.


The first verse of the song sets a romantic, almost dreamlike tone, with the singer basking in the glow of their partner's love. However, this blissful feeling is soon met with doubt and apprehension in the second verse, where the singer questions whether their love will last beyond the present moment.


In the final verse, the singer pleads with their lover to reassure them of the sincerity of their affection, expressing a desire for long-lasting love that they can rely on.


Throughout the song, the melody and instrumentation lend a hauntingly beautiful quality to the lyrics, amplifying the sense of longing and uncertainty that the singer is experiencing.


Line by Line Meaning

Tonight, you're mine, completely
You are with me now, giving me all your attention and affection.


You give your love so sweetly
You express your feelings for me so charmingly and warmly.


Tonight, the light of love is in your eyes
I can see the passion and tenderness in your gaze, reflecting your love for me.


But will you love me tomorrow?
I am uncertain of your commitment to our love, wondering if it will last beyond this moment.


Is this a lasting treasure
I wonder if what we have will endure the test of time.


Or just a moment's pleasure?
Perhaps what we feel is only temporary and won't have any long-lasting meaning.


Can I believe the magic of your sighs
I question if the sweet nothings you whisper to me are genuine or just manipulative words of affection.


Will you still love me tomorrow?
I need to know if your love for me is strong enough to withstand the uncertainties of the future.


Tonight, with words unspoken
We share a moment of intimacy without having to say anything out loud.


You said that I'm the only one
You made me feel special, like I am the most important person in your life.


But will my heart be broken
I worry that my emotions might get hurt if you don't feel the same way tomorrow as you do tonight.


When the night (when the night)
Amidst the darkness of the night,


Meets the morning sun?
When daylight comes and the night ends, will the feelings we share still remain?


I'd like to know that your love
I yearn to be reassured that your love for me is solid and will not waver.


Is a love I can be sure of
I want to have peace of mind, knowing that our love is something real and not just a fleeting emotion.


So tell me now and I won't ask again
This is important to me and I need to hear it from you, so I won't stop asking until I get an answer.


Will you still love me tomorrow?
I need to be certain that our love will endure beyond this moment and continue into the future.


Will you still love me tomorrow?
I am asking you if you will still love me once the thrill of tonight is gone and the reality of tomorrow sets in.


Will you still love me
I need to be reassured of your love, that it is something real and not just temporary.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gerry Goffin, Carole King

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