I'll Be Around
Count Basie & The Mills Brothers Lyrics

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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 its past,

I'll be around when he's gone
Good-bye again,
And if you find a love like mine
Just now and then,

Oh drop a line to say you ?re feeling fine
And when things go wrong
Perhaps you'll see
You're meant for me

So I'll be around when he's gone.
Good-bye again,
And if you find a love like mine
Just now and then,

Oh drop a line to say your feeling fine
And when things go wrong
Perhaps you'll see
You're meant for me

So I'll be around when he's gone.

Overall Meaning

The song's lyrics convey a sense of loyalty and steadfastness in love, even in the face of rejection or abandonment. The singer declares that they will always be there, no matter how they are treated. They acknowledge that their beloved may pursue other relationships that do not last, but they will still be there when those relationships come to an end.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'll be around when he's gone," emphasizing the singer's promise to remain a constant presence in their beloved's life. The lyrics also suggest that the singer sees themselves as the ideal partner for their beloved, and that the challenges they may face in their relationship are temporary and surmountable.

Overall, the lyrics of "I'll Be Around" convey a message of persistence and devotion in love, even in difficult circumstances. The song has a timeless quality that has resonated with listeners for decades.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll be around,
I will always be here, no matter what happens.

No matter how
Regardless of the circumstances.

You treat me now
Even if you don't treat me well at the moment.

I'll be around from now on.
I will always be here in the future.

Your latest love
The person you are currently in love with.

Can never last,
It will inevitably come to an end.

And when its past,
When your love for them is over.

I'll be around when he's gone
I will still be here even after they leave.

Good-bye again,
Saying good-bye once more.

And if you find a love like mine
If you ever find someone who loves you like I do.

Just now and then,
Every once in a while.