Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Brickman enrolled in the Cleveland Institute of Music taking courses in composition and performance, while taking business classes at Case Western Reserve University. His music career started when he was nineteen, when Jim Henson hired him to write tunes for Sesame Street. He was also hired to write commercial jingles while in college.
Brickman writes a wide variety of music. Besides his piano compositions and love songs, he has also created arrangements of other songs. Several of his albums feature arrangements of children's music; he has produced two Christmas-themed albums The Gift (1997) and Peace (2003); and his 2005 album Grace concentrates on arrangements of well-known Christian music.
Jim Brickman has also starred in the now-on-DVD PBS specials "My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman", "Love Songs & Lullabies" and "The Disney Songbook." In 2006, he sponsored his first Jim Brickman Valentine's Day Cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines which has become an annual event.
Love Never Fails
Jim Brickman Lyrics
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Love does not worry, does not boast
It is not proud, it is not rude
It is not easily angered
Love keeps no record of wrongs
[Chorus: ]
Love never fails, never fails
My love will never fail
And I will give to you
Faith, hope and love
Love does not delight in evil
Love, I'll always protect
Always trust, always hope
And it will push me
Love rejoices in truth
[Chorus: ]
Oooohh...
[Chorus: ]
But, the greatest of these, is love
Jim Brickman's song Love Never Fails is a poetic description of what love is and how it behaves. The lyrics portray love as being patient, kind, trustworthy, hopeful, and not holding grudges. The description of love in these lyrics is in contrast to some of the less desirable qualities of human behavior such as being proud, rude, and easily angered. The chorus reinforces the idea that if there is true love between two people, it will never fail, and the singer promises that their love will always be strong. Moreover, the song goes further to suggest that the power of love is so great that it can overcome any obstacle or challenge that may arise.
In essence, Love Never Fails is a song about loving someone unconditionally and being committed to making the relationship work no matter the obstacles faced. The lyrics are quite meaningful and promote the idea of what true love looks like. The song also reminds us that love is the most important aspect of any relationship, and it's the foundation upon which all other things are built.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, love is patient, love is kind
Love is demonstrated through a gentle and compassionate attitude towards others.
Love does not worry, does not boast
Love does not promote self-importance or anxiety, but instead fosters humility and confidence.
It is not proud, it is not rude
Love is not characterized by arrogance or rudeness, but rather by humility and respect.
It is not easily angered
Love exhibits a calm and peaceful temperament, rather than being reactive or quick to anger.
Love keeps no record of wrongs
Love does not hold grudges or keep track of offenses, but instead chooses forgiveness and reconciliation.
[Chorus: ] Love never fails, never fails
Love endures all things and never disappoints.
I promise you
The singer pledges to demonstrate love in all its forms.
My love will never fail
The singer is expressing their confidence in the strength and resilience of their love.
And I will give to you
The singer is expressing their desire to share love with others.
Faith, hope and love
The singer identifies faith, hope and love as the three most important virtues.
Love does not delight in evil
Love opposes immoral or harmful behavior, instead seeking to promote goodness.
Love, I'll always protect
Love provides a sense of security and protection for others.
Always trust, always hope
Love fosters trust and hope, even in difficult circumstances.
And it will push me
The singer is acknowledging that love motivates them to act in a positive way.
Love rejoices in truth
Love values honesty and authenticity, and seeks to promote these qualities in others.
[Chorus: ] Oooohh...
The chorus is repeated for emphasis and emotional effect.
[Chorus: ] but the greatest of these, is love
The singer identifies love as the most important and enduring of all virtues.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC.
Written by: MARC JORDAN, AMY SKY
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Love Never Fails
Love, love is patient, love is kind
Love, does not worry, does not boast
It is not proud, it is not rude, it is not easily angered
Love keeps no record of wrongs
Love never fails, never fails
I promise you, my love will never fail
And I will give to you
Faith, hope and love
Love does not delight in evil
Love will always protect
Always trust and always hope and it will persevere
Love rejoices in truth
Love never fails, never fails
I promise you, my love will never fail
And I will give to you
Faith, hope and love
Love never fails, never fails
I promise you, my love will never fail
And I will give to you
Faith, hope and love
But the greatest of these is love
I'll give you love
@serendipitysisters84
I heard this song so many times during nap time, that I totally forgot it 1 Corinthians!! 😮
Which is crazy because I read the Bible every day LOL
@milee2967
듣는내내 행복 합니다
아름다운 음악 감사합니다 💜 💕
@SmilingDahliaFlower-wz6ld
Lyrics very well adapted to this unforgettable classical music
@alvinmunaf3199
I used this song for my wedding! Very intimate song for walking down the aisle!
@rebeccawhalen7892
Just heard for the first time today! Oh my word - gorgeous! (The Bach Air very nicely woven in♥️)
@janetzappe6601
Heard this song on the way home from our first dinner. Knew immediately that we would be married. 14 months later we did marry and the song sung at our wedding service! It is so beautiful~
@jimbrickman
Congratulations! - Team Brickman
@sandrastephens9477
This is one of the most Beautiful songs I’ve ever heard🙏🏻❤️ Thank You!!!
@NancyMbWpg
Lovely piece of music ! and of course the beautiful message is based on Corinthians 13:4-8
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. God's love never fails !
@SuperKimmie72
Thank you!