He Stopped Loving Her Today
Beres Hammond Lyrics
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She told him you′ll forget in time
As the years went slowly by
She still preyed upon his mind.
He kept her picture on his wall
Went half crazy now and then
He still loved her through it all
He kept some letters by his bed
Dated 1962
He had underlined in red
Every single I love you.
I went to see him just today
Oh, but I didn't see no tears
All dressed up to go away
First time I′d seen him smile in years.
He stopped loving her today
They placed a wreath upon his door
And soon they′ll carry him away
He stopped loving her today.
Ya' know she came to see him one last time
Oh, we all wondered if she would
And it kept running through my mind
This time he′s over her for good.
He stopped loving her today
They placed a wreath upon his door
And soon they'll carry him away
He stopped loving her today...
Beres Hammond's song 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' tells a classic story of unrequited love that results in heartbreak, pain, and ultimately death. The song opens with the singer, who declares his love for the woman that he is hopelessly in love with, and promises to continue loving her until he dies. The woman, however, tells him that he'd forget about her with time, but the man remains steadfast in his love for her as the years go by.
Throughout the years, the man continues to hold on to his love for her by keeping her picture on his wall, keeping some of her letters with him, and hoping that she would come back to him again. Despite his love for her, the woman never reciprocates his feelings and he becomes consumed with his love for her, even becoming half-crazy.
The song's chorus details the climax of the man's tragic love story when he finally stops loving her, but not in the way he had hoped for, as it is not by choice but by his ultimate demise. The bridge of the song describes the final encounter between the man and the woman where he finally appears to have moved on from her, leaving the audience to believe that she was the cause of his tragic demise.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder to never hold on to something that no longer serves us, especially when it becomes toxic and life-consuming like the man's love in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
He said I'll love you 'til I die
He promised to love her forever.
She told him you'll forget in time
She thought his love for her would fade.
As the years went slowly by
Time passed, but his love remained unchanged.
She still preyed upon his mind
He couldn't stop thinking about her.
He kept her picture on his wall
He wanted to keep her memory alive.
Went half crazy now and then
Sometimes he would lose his composure and become emotional.
He still loved her through it all
His love never wavered.
Hoping she'd come back again
He kept hoping for a chance to reunite with her.
He kept some letters by his bed
He treasured the letters she wrote him.
Dated 1962
The letters were from many years ago.
He had underlined in red
He emphasized her declarations of love.
Every single I love you
Her expressions of love meant everything to him.
I went to see him just today
He was visited recently.
Oh, but I didn't see no tears
He wasn't crying anymore.
All dressed up to go away
He was getting ready to depart from this world.
First time I'd seen him smile in years
He finally found peace and happiness.
Ya' know she came to see him one last time
She visited him on his deathbed.
Oh, we all wondered if she would
People hoped she would come.
And it kept running through my mind
He wondered if she still loved him.
This time he's over her for good
He finally moved on from his love for her.
He stopped loving her today
He finally let go of his unrequited love.
They placed a wreath upon his door
A gesture of mourning.
And soon they'll carry him away
His time on earth is over.
He stopped loving her today
His love for her ended on this very day.
Writer(s): Bobby Braddock, Curly Putman
Contributed by Harper N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dirvinnorthover3475
I am a Jamaican and this afternoon it's the first i am hearing beres version of one of my favorite country song , all i can BEAUTIFUL rendition of a song AMEN
@upfull1
I am a african from Ivory Coast and i want To Thank the jamaican people for all they done for the music in general and specialy for reggae.
RESPECT and one love from Paris.
@joblow557
Love reggae country mixes
@barryquinnell3108
I can’t think of another Reggae singer who could do this song the way Beres does, marvellous
@sue-elle7886
Beres sings this song with such deep emotions, one would think this was his personal experience. This man is a gift to reggae music, a national treasure.
@suepeters9332
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@vanessagalindo8623
He still Loves her through it all..OMG.Love This Song.
Great Beres.Love It 😘
@yanequewilliams1137
Any and everything from MR.BERES rocks
@carolinjohnson7118
I have just discover Beres version of this country song and I cannot stop playing it. Big up Beres. Love it.
@jamescarey4101
I love George I love Beres! George makes me tear up. Beres makes my heart smile. I'll be listening to G & B this weekend reflecting on the ones whom we lost. Please have a safe, pleasant and respectful Memorial Day weekend.