I'll Be Around
Billie Holiday Ray Ellis and His Orchestra Lyrics
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I'll be around from now on
Your latest love can never last
And when it's past
I'll be around when she's gone
Goodbye again and if you find a love like mine
Just now and then drop a line
And when things go wrong
Perhaps you'll see you're meant for me
And I'll be around when she's gone
Goodbye again and if you find a love like mine
Just now and then drop me a line
Say you're feeling mighty fine
When things go wrong
Perhaps you'll see you're meant for me
And I'll be around when she's gone
When she's gone
The lyrics of "I'll Be Around" by Billie Holiday speak of a hope and resilience in a tumultuous relationship. The singer asserts that, no matter how poorly she may be treated, she will always be around for her lover. She recognizes the temporary nature of her lover's passions and urges him to reach out to her if he ever finds himself in need. She remains steadfast in her love, even when things go wrong, and expresses the hope that one day her lover will realize that they are meant to be together.
The song is a classic example of the blues genre, which often dealt with themes of heartbreak, loss, and perseverance. Holiday's soulful, emotive delivery perfectly captures the mood of the lyrics, conveying both the pain and the determination of someone who is willing to endure for love. The repetition of the phrase "I'll be around" serves as both an affirmation of the singer's commitment and a plea for her lover to recognize her fidelity.
Overall, "I'll Be Around" is a powerful testament to the enduring nature of love and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be around no matter how you treat me now
I will continue to be present in your life, regardless of how you treat me.
I'll be around from now on
I will always be available for you in the future.
Your latest love can never last
The person you are currently with is not the one for you in the long run.
And when it's past
When your current relationship ends.
I'll be around when she's gone
I will still be here for you after your current partner leaves.
Goodbye again and if you find a love like mine
Saying farewell once more and if you discover a love similar to the one we shared.
Just now and then drop a line
Occasionally send me a message.
To say you're feeling fine
To let me know you are doing well.
And when things go wrong
In times of hardship and struggle.
Perhaps you'll see you're meant for me
You may come to the realization that we belong together.
And I'll be around when she's gone
I will still be here for you after your current partner leaves.
When she's gone
After your current partner has left.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES JACKSON, MARVIN JEROME YANCY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael McCenna
I'll be around
No matter how you treat me now
I'll be around from now on
Your latest love can never last
And when it's past
I'll be around, when she's gone
Goodbye again, and if you find a love like mine
Just now and then drop a line
To say you're feeling fine
And when things go wrong
Perhaps you'll see you're meant for me
And I'll be around when she's gone
Goodbye again, and if you find a love like mine
Just now, and then drop me a line
Say you're feeling mighty fine
When things go wrong
Perhaps you'll see you're meant for me
And I'll be around when she's gone
When she's gone
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