I Will Always Love You
♪ Whitney Houston Lyrics


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If I should stay, I would only be in your way
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way

And I will always love you
I will always love you
You, my darling you, hm
Bittersweet memories
That is all I'm taking with me
So, goodbye
Please, don't cry
We both know I'm not what you, you need

And I will always love you
I will always love you

I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of
And I wish to you joy and happiness
But above all this, I wish you love

And I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I, I will always love you





You, darling, I love you
Oh, I'll always, I'll always love you

Overall Meaning

The song "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston is a deeply emotional ballad about a love that has come to an end. The opening line, "If I should stay, I would only be in your way," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is expressing her love for her partner, but she is also acknowledging that she needs to move on. She knows that if she stays, she will only make things harder for both of them.


The chorus, "And I will always love you," is the heart of the song. It's a powerful declaration of love that transcends the end of the relationship. The singer is saying that even though they are no longer together, she will always hold a special place for her partner in her heart.


In the second verse, the singer reflects on the memories of the relationship. She acknowledges that the experience has been bitter and sweet. The memories will always be with her, but she must say goodbye and move on.


The third verse is a wish for her partner's happiness. There is no bitterness or resentment in her words, only love and hope. She wants her partner to have all the good things in life, but above all, she wishes for them to find love.


Overall, "I Will Always Love You" is a poignant expression of love and loss. The lyrics are deeply personal and heartfelt, and Whitney Houston's powerful vocals elevate the song to an emotional masterpiece.


Line by Line Meaning

If I should stay, I would only be in your way
I don't want to be an obstacle in your life, so I'd rather leave.


So I'll go, but I know, I'll think of you every step of the way
Even though I'm leaving, you'll still be on my mind everywhere I go.


And I will always love you, You, my darling you, hm
I want you to know that I will always love and care for you, my beloved.


Bittersweet memories, That is all I'm taking with me, So, goodbye
As I leave, I'm taking only the good and bad memories of our time together and saying goodbye.


Please, don't cry, We both know I'm not what you, you need
I don't want you to cry over me because we both know that I'm not what you really need.


I hope life treats you kind, And I hope you have all you've dreamed of, And I wish to you joy and happiness, But above all this, I wish you love
I wish you nothing but the best in life- kindness, fulfillment of your dreams, joy, and happiness- but most importantly, love.


And I will always love you, I will always love you, I will always love you, I will always love you, I will always love you, I, I will always love you
I want to emphasize that I will always love and remember you, no matter what happens, and I'm saying it repeatedly to make sure it's understood.


You, darling, I love you, Oh, I'll always, I'll always love you
Once again, I want you to know that I love you and will always love you, my dear.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DOLLY PARTON

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