True Love
Bobby Bare Lyrics


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[ Both ]
I give to you and you give to me true love true love
On and on it will always be true love true love
[ Bobby ]
For you and I have a guardian angel on high with nothing to do
[ Both ]
But to give to you and to give to me love forever true
[ guitar ]
[ Both ]




I give to you and you give to me love forever true love forever true

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bobby Bare's song "True Love" speak about the everlasting bond of love between two people. The first two lines of the chorus, "I give to you and you give to me true love true love, on and on it will always be true love true love" establishes the theme of the song - that love is a two-way street and it endures through time. The use of the repetition and alliteration in the chorus emphasize the depth and intensity of the love being portrayed.


The chorus is followed by Bobby Bare's solo where he sings, "For you and I have a guardian angel on high with nothing to do." This line acknowledges a sense of divine intervention in their relationship, as if their love is pre-destined and blessed by a higher power. Bare's line goes on to say, "But to give to you and to give to me love forever true," which echoes the sentiments expressed in the first two lines of the chorus. The song concludes on a reaffirming note with the lines "I give to you and you give to me love forever true love forever true," repeating the idea that their love will endure through time.


Overall, the lyrics of "True Love" speak to a kind of love that is built on a foundation of trust, reciprocity and endurance. The use of repetition and alliteration in the chorus coupled with the acknowledgment of a divine presence gives the song a sense of timelessness and universality.


Line by Line Meaning

I give to you and you give to me true love true love
We both are giving true and genuine love to each other.


On and on it will always be true love true love
Our love will continue to endure the test of time and remain true.


For you and I have a guardian angel on high with nothing to do
Our relationship is being watched over and guided by a higher power.


But to give to you and to give to me love forever true
The purpose of this guardian angel is to ensure that our love remains eternal.


I give to you and you give to me love forever true love forever true
Our love is truly forever and will always be genuine and sincere.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter

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Comments from YouTube:

skidog mariners

I've been listening to this record the past couple of days and this song almost sounds like the record slows down in several spots... the first being at 16 seconds..... at first I thought maybe something was wrong with my player.... it was neat to hear it here and hear the same thing. 

Richard B. Johnson

Thanks for the listen . I didn't notice but if really listen it might be just a glitch in the pressing. 

Debby Russell

Love forever true

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