I Will Always Love You
J.C. Lodge Lyrics


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If I should stay
Well, I would only be in your way
And so I'll go, but yet I know
That I'll think of you each step of my way
And I will always love you
I will always love you
Bitter-sweet memories
That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
Cause we both know that I'm not
What you need

I will always love you
I will always love you

And I hope life, will treat you kind
And I hope that you have all
That you ever dreamed of
Oh, I do wish you joy
And I wish you happiness
But above all this
I wish you love
I love you, I will always love

I, I will always, always love you
I will always love you




I will always love you
I will always love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to J.C. Lodge's song "I Will Always Love You" speak of a heartfelt goodbye by the singer to someone they love. Though they know they must leave, they cannot help but think of the other person with each step they take, and they promise to always love them. The singer acknowledges that they were not what the other person needed, and they hope that life will treat them kindly and that they will find joy, happiness, and above all, love. Ultimately, the singer promises to always love the other person, and they repeat the phrase for emphasis.


The lyrics of "I Will Always Love You" are both emotional and introspective. They speak of the pain of leaving someone behind, but also the hope that life will bring good things to the other person. The repetition of "I will always love you" throughout the song underscores the singer's commitment to their love, and the bitterness of the sweet memories they share is palpable. The song is a powerful statement about the enduring nature of love, even in the face of separation.


Line by Line Meaning

If I should stay
If I were to remain in your life


Well, I would only be in your way
I would only serve as an obstacle in your life


And so I'll go, but yet I know
And so I will depart, but I still understand


That I'll think of you each step of my way
That I will remember you every step along my journey


And I will always love you
And my love for you will never fade


I will always love you
I will always hold feelings of adoration towards you


Bitter-sweet memories
Memories that bring both happiness and pain


That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
Those are the only things I am leaving with


Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
Farewell, and I implore you not to shed tears


Cause we both know that I'm not
For we both understand that I am not


What you need
The ideal partner for you


And I hope life, will treat you kind
And I wish for life to bring you kindness


And I hope that you have all
And I wish for you to have everything


That you ever dreamed of
That you have ever desired


Oh, I do wish you joy
Oh, I wish for you to experience joy


And I wish you happiness
And for you to have a life filled with happiness


But above all this
But the most important wish of all


I wish you love
Is for you to experience love


I love you, I will always love
I love you now, and will continue to do so forever


I, I will always, always love you
I will never stop loving you


I will always love you
My love for you will endure


I will always love you
I will always have love for you




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Written by: Dolly Parton

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