True Love
C. Porter Lyrics


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Suntanned, windblown
Honeymooners at last alone
Feeling far above par
Oh, how lucky we are

While I give to you and you give to me
True love, true love
So on and on it will always be
True love, true love

For you and I have a guardian angel
On high, with nothing to do
But to give to you and to give to me
Love forever, true

For you and I have a guardian angel
On high, with nothing to do
But to give to you and to give to me
Love forever, true





Love forever...true

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of C. Porter’s song True Love describe a couple who are finally alone on their honeymoon, feeling exceptionally lucky to be together. The phrase “suntanned, windblown” sets the scene for a romantic location, most likely by the beach, where they can soak up the sun and be alone with each other. The couple is grateful for their love, which they describe as “true love,” and acknowledge that it will be with them “on and on” forever. This love is presented as a gift from a “guardian angel” who watches over them from above, bestowing on them “love forever, true.”


The lyrics of True Love are an ode to everlasting love that endures through thick and thin. The song describes the kind of love that is steadfast, never wavers, and can weather any storm. The lyrics evoke feelings of joy and gratitude for this special love that exists between two people. The angelic imagery suggests that the love between the couple is a divine gift, something that they were meant to cherish and nurture. Overall, the song promotes the idea that true love is powerful, enduring, and to be treasured.


Line by Line Meaning

Suntanned, windblown
We are both tanned from the sun and blown by the wind, refreshing and free


Honeymooners at last alone
We are finally alone on our honeymoon, free from distractions and able to cherish each other


Feeling far above par
We feel exceptional, far beyond ordinary and mundane


Oh, how lucky we are
We feel amazed and grateful for our good fortune to have found each other


While I give to you and you give to me
We freely give to each other, showing selfless love and devotion


True love, true love
Our love is genuine and sincere, never fading or false


So on and on it will always be
Our love will endure because it is true and unfaltering


For you and I have a guardian angel
We imagine having an angel watching over us, protecting and guiding us in our love


On high, with nothing to do
This guardian angel has no distractions, focused solely on our happiness and love


But to give to you and to give to me
The guardian angel's sole purpose is to give us love and happiness, forever committed to our relationship


Love forever, true
Our love will endure forever and is always authentic and honest


Love forever...true
Our love is eternal and genuine, never fading or losing its significance




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

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