I Kept On Loving You
Carpenters Lyrics
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And left you crying
And though I'm back to stay
You think I'm lying
My ways
And my wandering days are through
Through it all
I kept on loving you
(*) Don't worry baby
Please don't cry
I'm home for good
And I will never leave you
(**) Don't worry baby
Please don't cry
You must believe me
And I will never leave you
Never leave you
You've heard this song before
I can't deny it
The road is long and wide
I had to try it
Though I love
You girl
These were things
I had to do
Through it all
I kept on loving you
The Carpenters’ song “I Kept On Loving You” is a powerful ballad about a love that endures through hardships and struggles. The lyrics narrate the story of a man who “ran away” from his lover and left her crying, but has now returned and wants her to believe that he has truly changed his ways. Throughout the song, the man pleads with his lover not to worry and cry, promising that he is home for good and will never leave her again. The repeated refrain “Through it all, I kept on loving you” communicates the enduring nature of the love between the two partners.
At its core, the song is about the transformative power of love, and how it can make people change their ways and become better partners. The lyrics suggest that despite the man's past indiscretions and wanderings, his love for his partner never wavered. This sentiment is reinforced by the song’s repeating chorus, which communicates the man’s unwavering commitment to his partner, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I ran away from you
I left you behind and went away
And left you crying
You were sad when I left
And though I'm back to stay
I have returned for good
You think I'm lying
You don't believe that I won't leave again
But I've changed
I am different from before
My ways
My habits and behavior
And my wandering days are through
I will not wander anymore
Through it all
Despite everything that happened
I kept on loving you
I never stopped loving you
Don't worry baby
Please don't cry
I'm home for good
And I will never leave you
I reassure you that I am home to stay with you and I won't leave again
Don't worry baby
Please don't cry
You must believe me
And I will never leave you
Never leave you
I ask you to trust me that I won't leave you, ever.
You've heard this song before
You are familiar with this situation
I can't deny it
I cannot say it's not true
The road is long and wide
The path I took was lengthy and expansive
I had to try it
I had to attempt this journey
Though I love
You girl
Even though I deeply care for you
These were things
I had to do
These were choices I had to make
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL H. WILLIAMS, ROGER S. NICHOLS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kim Anderson
It's kind of unique to hear a Carpenters song with Richard doing the lead vocals instead of Karen. I remember listening to this song on my cassette tape when I was in middle school. This song is VERY upbeat and has a GREAT melody. The original version was done by Paul Williams.
Bru Schmidt
They used Karen for backup vocals & drums. If U just think about that a moment, it's astonishing!
Lynn Lahalah
Qeds
Prussia
Maybe it's weird but some of my favorite Carpenters songs are with Richard doing the vocals. This, Druscilla Penny, your wonderful parade, piano picker are all great.
Maite Riomar
Gracias, hacía muchos años que no escuchaba esta canción.
Thomas Talbot
I enjoy hearing Richard sing the lead for once. It's a fun song.
Margie Carol
Me, too.
FamilyHistoriandude
Mrs. Carpenter 3
Juan Sebastian Moreno Amaya
You've become part of my entire live and I'm so glad to know that God has not only let me know you, but come and fix it, and I promise to be there and here, whenever your need my hand, I promise, if God allows me to don't leave you never.
LILIBETH SARMIENTO
I only hear Richard sing rarely. Bare with him and adore his voice for he will appear in songs sometimes. Loved the way he sang. He only does'nt have talents for piano, but also for singing. What we call the classics