When I Said I Do
Clint Black Lyrics
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And they're always gonna be, they rise and they fall
We take 'em all the way that we should
Together you and me forsaking them all
Deep in the night and by the light of day
It always looks the same, true love always does
And here by your side, or a million miles away
Nothin's ever gonna change the way that I feel,
When I said I do, I meant that I will 'til the end of all time
Be faithful and true, devoted to you
That's what I had in mind when I said I do
Well this old world keeps changin', and the world stays the same
For all who came before, and it goes hand and hand
Only you and I can undo all that we became
That makes us so much more, than a woman and a man
And after everything that comes and goes around
Has only passed us by, here alone in our dreams
I know there's a lonely heart in every lost and found
But forever you and I will be the ones
Who found out what forever means
When I said I do, I meant that I will 'til the end of all time
Be faithful and true, devoted to you
That's what I had in mind when I said I do
Truer than true, you know that I'll always be there for you
That's what I had in mind, that's what I had in mind,
When I said I do
The lyrics of Clint Black's song, "When I Said I Do," express a commitment to a love that endures in both good times and bad. The opening lines, "These times are troubled and these times are good, And they're always gonna be, they rise and they fall", acknowledge the ups and downs of life and love. However, the singer goes on to "forsake" them all with his partner, creating an unbreakable bond. The lines "Together you and me forsaking them all" reveal the depth of commitment the singer has for his partner.
The song continues with an awareness that the world may change but the bond between two people can stay the same: "Well this old world keeps changin', and the world stays the same, For all who came before, and it goes hand and hand." The singer states that only he and his partner have the power to undo what they have become, making them something more than just a man and woman. The lyrics recognize the passing of time but also the potential for a lifelong partnership that defies the odds: "But forever you and I will be the ones, Who found out what forever means."
Overall, the song expresses a deep commitment to an enduring love that transcends time and circumstance. It acknowledges the reality of life's ups and downs but posits that true love can anchor one through anything. In short, the song is a celebration of love and commitment.
Line by Line Meaning
These times are troubled and these times are good
Life will always have its ups and downs
And they're always gonna be, they rise and they fall
We cannot escape life's unpredictable nature
We take 'em all the way that we should
We have to face life's challenges head-on
Together you and me forsaking them all
We will face life's challenges together
Deep in the night and by the light of day
No matter the time of day or night
It always looks the same, true love always does
True love remains constant throughout it all
And here by your side, or a million miles away
Whether we are together or apart physically
Nothin's ever gonna change the way that I feel
My love for you will never falter
The way it is, is the way that it was
My love for you has remained the same
When I said I do, I meant that I will 'til the end of all time
When I promised you my love, it was forever
Be faithful and true, devoted to you
I vowed to be loyal and dedicated to you
That's what I had in mind when I said I do
That was the essence of my promise to you
Well this old world keeps changin', and the world stays the same
The world evolves, but some things remain constant
For all who came before, and it goes hand and hand
Past generations have also experienced this truth
Only you and I can undo all that we became
Only we have the power to change our lives
That makes us so much more, than a woman and a man
Our partnership is more profound than gender roles
And after everything that comes and goes around
After everything we've been through
Has only passed us by, here alone in our dreams
We are still together in our hearts and minds
I know there's a lonely heart in every lost and found
Everyone is searching for love and companionship
But forever you and I will be the ones
But we have found it in each other
Who found out what forever means
Together we have discovered the essence of everlasting love
Truer than true, you know that I'll always be there for you
My devotion to you is unwavering
That's what I had in mind, that's what I had in mind,
This is what I intended all along
When I said I do
When I made my promise to you
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Clint Patrick Black
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rayneedaebluz
These times are troubled and these times are good
And they're always gonna be, they rise and they fall
We take 'em all the way that we should
Together you and me forsaking them all
Deep in the night and by the light of day
It always looks the same, true love always does
And here by your side, or a million miles away
Nothin's ever gonna change the way that I feel,
The way it is, is the way that it was
When I said I do, I meant that I will 'til the end of all time
Be faithful and true, devoted to you
That's what I had in mind when I said I do
Well this old world keeps changin', and the world stays the same
For all who came before, and it goes hand and hand
Only you and I can undo all that we became
That makes us so much more, than a woman and a man
And after everything that comes and goes around
Has only passed us by, here alone in our dreams
I know there's a lonely heart in every lost and found
But forever you and I will be the ones
Who found out what forever means
When I said I do, I meant that I will 'til the end of all time
Be faithful and true, devoted to you
That's what I had in mind when I said I do
Truer than true, you know that I'll always be there for you
That's what I had in mind, that's what I had in mind,
When I said I do
@mickeyl4989
I dedicated this song to my wife after a terrible miscarriage this past year. In 2012 she lost her right ovary and right tube to PCOS. We got married in 2013, after 10 years of her getting her health on track and trying to conceive we were excited to see the positive test Feb 2023. That's when everything went south, she started bleeding consistently and the doctors said the tests still show that there is a baby, by March she was even worse and rushed to the ER, they found out it was tubular and that she also had a cyst on her tube that created a hole in her tube, the baby was blocking the hole which saved her life, but when she moved wrong it would leak. The baby had to be aborted and the tube removed, she was so upset thinking I wouldn't stay with her, but I played this song and told her I wasn't lying when I said through sickness and in health. We are looking into in vitro as an option later down the road
@jessag3669
You deserve a crown to be king. That's most selfless thing you could in such a hard time
@marthazboril2504
prayers and love sent.
@donnaballance7703
Hope things are looking up. I will pray 🙏 for you both..xoxo from NC
@Anny-dh7kl
Praying for full healing and a big beautiful blessing to come into your lives. Miracles happen-we just have to keep the faith and hopes up even when it seems impossible. Love, light and prayers to you both 💕🙏🏻
@cynthiastgeorge6803
You clearly have an incredible love affair on your hands! Am happy for you.
@adellemery3336
I just love that Clint would NOT record this song with any other singer unless or until his wife Lisa agreed to sing it with him. Perfection.
@stephentownsnd5861
Hello Adelle... How are you doing?
@Renee-hq1vy
I love this artist, and song. It Speaks volumes. 😊
@CiardisInferno99
Mad props to Lisa; she wasn't an experienced singer but she brought it!