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Don Campbell Lyrics


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As around the sun the earth knows she's revolving
And the rosebuds know to bloom in early may
Just as hate knows love's the cure
You can rest your mind assure
That I'll be loving you always

As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow
But in passing will grow older every day
Just as all that's born is new
You know what I say is true
That I'll be loving you always

(Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky)
Always
(Until the ocean covers every mountain high)
Always
(Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea)
Always
(Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream)

Did you know that true love asks for nothing
No no her acceptance is the way we pay
Did you know that life has given love a guarantee
To last through forever and another day

Just as time knew to move on since the beginning
And the seasons know exactly when to change
Just as kindness knows no shame
Know through all your joy and pain
That I'll be loving you always

As today I know I'm living
But tomorrow could make me the past
But that I mustn't fear
For I'll know deep in my mind
The love of me I've left behind
'Cause I'll be loving you always

(Until the day is night and night becomes the day)
Always
(Until the trees and seas just up and fly away)
Always
(Until the day that eight times eight times eight is four)
Always
(Until the day that is the day that are no more)
Did you know you're loved by somebody
(Until the day the earth starts turnin' right to left)
Always
(Until the earth just for the sun denies itself)
I'll be lovin' you forever
(Until dear mother nature says her work is through)
Always
(Until the day that you are me and I am you)
Always
(Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
Until the ocean severs every mountain high)
Always mm mm

We all know sometimes life hates and troubles
Can make you wish you were born in another time and space
But you can bet your lifetimes that and twice it's double
That God knew exactly where he wanted you to be placed
So make sure when you say you're in it, but not of it
You're not helpin' to make this earth
A place sometimes called hell
Change your words into truths
And then change that truth into love
And maybe our children's grandchildren




And their great grandchildren will tell
I'll be loving you until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky

Overall Meaning

In this song, Don Campbell speaks about the eternal nature of love. He compares the constancy of love to the Earth's rotation around the sun and the timing of the seasons. He also emphasizes that true love asks for nothing and is sustained by mutual acceptance. The lyrics suggest that despite the uncertainty of the future and the passing of time, love itself is a guarantee that lasts through forever and beyond. The final part of the song speaks about the challenges of life and urges the listener to make the world a better place through love and truth.


One interesting aspect of this song is that it draws on concepts from various spiritual and philosophical traditions. For example, the idea of love as an eternal, unchanging force has roots in both Christianity and Platonic philosophy. Additionally, the line "make sure when you say you're in it, but not of it" is a reference to a quote from the Bible, indicating that the song is not just about romantic love, but about a larger philosophical concept of love.


Another interesting fact about this song is that it was written by Stevie Wonder and was originally released on his 1977 album "Songs in the Key of Life." Campbell's version, released in 1999, was a cover that became more popular than the original. The song has been covered by numerous other artists over the years, including Barbra Streisand, Michael McDonald, and Diana Ross.


Line by Line Meaning

As around the sun the earth knows she's revolving
The Earth orbits around the sun, showing the knowledge and awareness of its role in the universe.


And the rosebuds know to bloom in early may
Just like nature follows a cyclical pattern, roses know when it’s time to bloom, highlighting the innate understanding of timing.


Just as hate knows love's the cure
It is a universal truth that love can counteract hate and bring about healing and restoration.


You can rest your mind assure
Be at peace with the assurance that the love being given is constant and unwavering.


That I'll be loving you always
The singer promises to love the subject of the song indefinitely.


As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow
The future is unknown and unpredictable and there is no certainty as to what tomorrow holds.


But in passing will grow older every day
Time keeps moving forward, and each moment that passes accelerates us toward getting older.


Just as all that's born is new
Everything that is created, no matter how small or large, stems from new beginnings.


You know what I say is true
The singer is referencing the truth in his statements about life, love, and humanity.


(Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky) Always (Until the ocean covers every mountain high) Always (Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea) Always (Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream)
Repeats the promise of undying love, hoping to be together even in unprecedented happenings.


Did you know that true love asks for nothing
The essence of true love does not require material possessions, only acceptance.


No no her acceptance is the way we pay
The currency for expressing and receiving true love only comes in the form of mutual acceptance.


Did you know that life has given love a guarantee
Life provides an assurance for love to last eternally.


To last through forever and another day
The singer promises that his love will last an infinite amount of time and beyond.


Just as time knew to move on since the beginning
Time has an innate sense of evolving, maturing, and continuing forward.


And the seasons know exactly when to change
Seasons follow a predictable pattern of changing as nature moves through cycles.


Just as kindness knows no shame
Kindness knows no boundaries or limitations when it comes to showing love and compassion.


Know through all your joy and pain
Love and support is universal, regardless of whether one is happy or in pain.


That I'll be loving you always
The singer reiterates his promise of unyielding love.


As today I know I'm living
The singer is aware of the present moment and is living his life to the fullest.


But tomorrow could make me the past
The future is unknown and could change at any point in time.


But that I mustn't fear
One should not be afraid of the future, but instead embrace it as it comes.


For I'll know deep in my mind
The singer trusts in the depth of his mental conviction that he will always love his partner.


The love of me I've left behind
The memory and essence of the singer's love will continue, even after he has left this earth.


'(Cause I'll be loving you always)
Repeats the theme of perpetual love.


(Until the day is night and night becomes the day) Always (Until the trees and seas just up and fly away) Always (Until the day that eight times eight times eight is four) Always (Until the day that is the day that are no more) Did you know you're loved by somebody (Until the day the earth starts turnin' right to left) Always (Until the earth just for the sun denies itself) I'll be lovin' you forever (Until dear mother nature says her work is through) Always (Until the day that you are me and I am you) Always (Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky Until the ocean severs every mountain high) Always mm mm
The chorus once again repeats the theme of eternal love, and the final ending phrase concludes the song on a high note of infinite and unconditional love.


We all know sometimes life hates and troubles
The challenging and complex aspects of life can be difficult and feel overwhelming.


Can make you wish you were born in another time and space
The negativity of life can sometimes cause people to feel like they don't belong in their current environment.


But you can bet your lifetimes that and twice it's double
Despite life's challenges, the singer encourages one to be confident in their ability to overcome adversity and be resilient.


That God knew exactly where he wanted you to be placed
Belief in a higher power and the idea that everything happens for a reason can give comfort to people in times of difficulty.


So make sure when you say you're in it, but not of it
Be present and involved in life, but don't be consumed or defined by negativity or hate.


You're not helpin' to make this earth
Being negative or hateful does not contribute to making the world a better place.


A place sometimes called hell
When people are consumed by negativity and hate, the world can be a difficult and unpleasant place to live in.


Change your words into truths
Be mindful of the words that you use, as they can shape one's perspective of the world and contribute to a positive or negative environment.


And then change that truth into love
Transform the truth into tangible actions of love and kindness, which can change the world and make a positive impact.


And maybe our children's grandchildren And their great grandchildren will tell
The actions we take now to create a better world can have a positive impact on future generations.


I'll be loving you until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky
The final line of the song repeats the theme of eternal and unwavering love.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER

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Who is still listening in 2024!?!?

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I got this on a cassette tape I stole from my older brother many years lol

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