I Know I'll Never Love This Way Again
Dionne Warwick & Gladys Knight Lyrics
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Something no one else had ever found a way to do
I've kept the memories one by one, since you took me in
I know I'll never love this way again
I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holdin' on before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
A fool will lose tomorrow reaching back for yesterday
I won't turn my head in sorrow if you should go away
I'll stand here and remember just how good it's been
And I know I'll never love this way again
I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holdin' on before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
Hold on, hold on, hold on
I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holdin' on before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
Hold on, hold on
I know I'll never love this way again
So I keep holdin' on before the good is gone
I know I'll never love this way again
Hold on, hold on
The lyrics of Dionne Warwick's hit song "I'll Never Love This Way Again" are about a love that was so special and unique that the singer knows she will never experience it again. The first stanza speaks of how the person she loved looked inside her fantasies and made them all come true, a feat that no one had ever achieved previously. She treasures the memories of this love and acknowledges that she will never love in the same way again.
In the chorus, Warwick acknowledges that she's aware that the love she shared is irreplaceable and so precious that it will never come again. The lyric, "so I keep holdin' on before the good is gone," highlights the importance of cherishing what's left of this love.
In the second verse, she advises against looking back with regret when the person she loved is no longer around. Instead, she chooses to focus on the good memories they shared. The final chorus repeats the message of hope and the need to hold onto the love that is so special.
Overall, the song's lyrics speak of the complexity of love and the importance of cherishing the special moments we share with the people we love while they're still alive.
Line by Line Meaning
You looked inside my fantasies and made each one come true
You understood my deepest desires and made them a reality, something that no one else had the ability to do.
I've kept the memories one by one, since you took me in
I have remembered every moment we've shared since I first met you and allowed you into my life.
I know I'll never love this way again
I have come to accept that the love we shared was unique and special, and I will never be able to love someone else in the same way.
So I keep holdin' on before the good is gone
I am holding onto our love and cherishing it while it lasts so that I won't regret losing it when it's gone.
A fool will lose tomorrow reaching back for yesterday
I understand that dwelling on the past and trying to relive it will only lead to disappointment and missed opportunities in the future.
I won't turn my head in sorrow if you should go away
If you were to leave, I wouldn't let it consume me with sadness and regret, but rather be grateful for the time we shared together.
I'll stand here and remember just how good it's been
I'll always remember the happiness and joy our love brought me, even if it's not there anymore.
And I know I'll never love this way again
Despite the pain of letting go, I'm content with the fact that the love we shared was one-of-a-kind and that I'll never love someone in the same way again.
Hold on, hold on, hold on
This repetition emphasises the need to hold onto what's precious and not let go too easily.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD KERR, WILL JENNINGS
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