I Would Never
Gilberto Gutierrez/Lila Downs Lyrics
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I have worked as fast as I can
And I have raised my precious child
To be a woman
I have walked up and down
I have wandered from place to place
And I have raised my weary hand
But I would never
Turn my back
On your love
Is there anybody there who knows me?
Is there any body there who knows me now?
That I will be home soon
But I would never
Turn my back
On your love
When the sun is going down
There are colors against the sky
And I have seen my home town
In your eyes
But I would never
Turn my back
Yeah, I'm learning
To face the facts
And I'd never
Turn my back
On your love
Your love, your love
Your love, your love
No, I'd never
Turn my back
On your love, your love
Your love, your love
The lyrics of Gilberto Gutierrez/Lila Downs's song "I Would Never" speak to the singer's steadfast commitment to love. She has walked far and worked hard, raised her child, and wandered, but she would never turn her back on the love that she has. The repeated phrase "I would never turn my back on your love" is a declaration of loyalty, devotion, and the strength of the bond that she feels with the person she is singing to.
The song also touches on the theme of homecoming. The singer asks if there is anyone who knows her, and promises that she will soon return home. The imagery of the sun setting and colors against the sky suggest that the singer is looking forward to reuniting with her loved one and her hometown, which she sees reflected in the person she is singing to. The line "I'm learning to face the facts" suggests that the singer has had to confront obstacles and challenges, but that her commitment to love is helping her to stay the course.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Would Never" are an ode to the power and endurance of love. The singer's journey through life has not been easy, but she remains steadfast in her devotion to the person she is singing to.
Line by Line Meaning
I have walked a thousand miles
I have gone through long and tough journeys in life.
I have worked as fast as I can
I have tried my hardest to achieve what I want in life.
And I have raised my precious child
To be a woman
I have nurtured and guided my child to grow into a responsible adult.
I have walked up and down
I have wandered from place to place
And I have raised my weary hand
To my face
I have wandered aimlessly and felt tired and exhausted at times.
But I would never
Turn my back
On your love
I will never abandon or betray the love I have for someone dear to me.
Is there anybody there who knows me?
Is there any body there who knows me now?
That I will be home soon
I hope to find someone who truly knows and understands me, and will soon return home.
When the sun is going down
There are colors against the sky
And I have seen my home town
In your eyes
The beauty of the sunset reminds me of my hometown, and I see it reflected in the eyes of a loved one.
Yeah, I'm learning
To face the facts
I am coming to terms with reality and learning to deal with it in a mature way.
And I'd never
Turn my back
On your love
Once again, I stress that I will always be loyal and faithful to the love we share.
Your love, your love
Your love, your love
No, I'd never
Turn my back
On your love, your love
Your love, your love
I cannot emphasize enough how strong and unwavering my love is for you, and how I will never abandon it.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PAUL GERARD BUCHANAN
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