I'll Be Around
Don Cherry Lyrics


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I'll be around no matter how
You treat me now
I'll be around from now on

You know that your
Latest love can never last
And when it's past
I'll be around when he's gone

Goodbye again and
If you find a love like mine
Just now and then
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

Oh, my little darling
When things go wrong
Perhaps you'll see
You're meant for me




It has to be, my darling
I'll be around when he's gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Don Cherry's song "I'll Be Around" speak of an enduring love that will always be there, regardless of how the person being addressed treats the singer. The singer is telling their love interest that they will always be around, even if they are not treated well. They acknowledge that the person may have other lovers, but that those relationships will never last. The singer remains hopeful that their love interest will eventually realize that they are meant to be together, and asks that the love interest keep in touch with them.


The lyrics communicate a deep sense of devotion and unwavering commitment that the singer has for their love interest. There is a sense of persistence and hopefulness in the lyrics, as the singer maintains that they will always be there for their love interest, even in the face of rejection. The lyrics also suggest a sense of patience, as the singer is willing to wait for their love interest to realize that they are meant to be together.


Overall, "I'll Be Around" is a love song that speaks to the enduring nature of true love. It is a reminder that love is patient, persistent, and enduring, and that true love will always be there, even when things go wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll be around no matter how
I will remain present and available for you regardless of how you treat me.


You treat me now
Your current behavior towards me.


I'll be around from now on
I will continue to be present and available for you indefinitely.


You know that your
You are aware that your


Latest love can never last
Your most recent romantic relationship will inevitably come to an end.


And when it's past
Once that relationship has ended


I'll be around when he's gone
I will be available for you once your current love interest is no longer present.


Goodbye again and
Another farewell and


If you find a love like mine
In the event that you discover a similar love to mine


Just now and then
Occasionally


Drop a line to say
Send a quick message to let me know


You're feeling fine
That you are doing well


And when things go wrong
When circumstances take a turn for the worse


Perhaps you'll see
Maybe you will realize


You're meant for me
That we are meant to be together


So I'll be around when he's gone
I will be here once your current love interest has departed.


Oh, my little darling
An affectionate address to my beloved.


When things go wrong
When circumstances go awry


Perhaps you'll see
Maybe you will realize


You're meant for me
That we are meant to be together


It has to be, my darling
It is inevitable, my beloved


I'll be around when he's gone
I will be here once your current love interest has departed.




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