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" tell the story of a person who is leaving a loved one because they believe they would only be in their way. The person acknowledges that leaving won't be easy, but they hope for the best for their loved one. Despite their parting, they vow to always love the person they are leaving, and they wish them joy, happiness, and love in their future.

The song's lyrics are touching and emotive, with the repetition of the phrase "I will always love you" driving home the singer's unwavering feelings. The bittersweet memories referred to in the first verse suggest that the relationship has ended on good terms, with no drama or fighting, but simply because the person leaving believes it's for the best.

Line by Line Meaning

If I should stay
If I decide to remain with you

Well, I would only be in your way
I would cause inconvenience to you by staying

And so I'll go, but yet I know
Despite leaving, I am aware

That I'll think of you each step of my way
You will be on my mind every step of my journey

And I will always love you
My love for you will endure forever

I will always love you
My love for you will endure forever

Bitter-sweet memories
Past experiences that evoke both happy and sad emotions

That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
All I have to offer is my memories, nothing else

Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
Farewell, and do not weep

Cause we both know that I'm not
Because we know that I am not

What you need
The person you truly require in your life