As Long As I Live
Diana Krall Lyrics

as one can surmise from the title, the central theme of the song is love. The singer conveys her deep commitment to her lover by expressing her limitations, but also emphasizes her sincerity and devotion. The opening line suggests that her love is so profound that even if she cannot stay alive long enough to love him as much as she wants to, she would still love him as long as she lives. In essence, she recognizes that life is fleeting and there are things that are beyond her control, such as death itself, but she is determined to remain true to her love for as long as she can.

The second stanza deals with the issue of material possessions. The singer admits that she cannot lavish her lover with expensive gifts as much as she wants to, but she lets him know that she will always want him in her life, regardless of the lack of materialistic pleasures. Through this confession, the singer implies that her love is not based on superficial offerings, instead it is based on something more profound, such as emotional connection and intimacy.

The final stanza reveals the singer's fear of not being able to fulfill her promise to love her partner as long as she wants to. She acknowledges her vulnerability and human limitations, and she takes practical measures to prolong her life, such as wearing rubber shoes when it's raining, eating healthily, and going to the doctor regularly. Ultimately, she reiterates her promise to love her partner as long as she lives, reaffirming that her love is genuine and unwavering.