I Will Always Love You
John Holt 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 John Holt's "I Will Always Love You" are a bittersweet farewell from one lover to another. The singer acknowledges that if they were to stay, they would only be in the other person's way, and so they choose to leave. However, this departure is not one made out of hatred or resentment. The singer vows to always love the other person, even as they go their separate ways. The memories they have shared are bitter-sweet, and the singer takes them along on their journey. They say goodbye, urging the other person not to cry because they both know that the singer is not what the other person needs.


Despite the emotional pain of parting, the singer hopes that life will treat the other person kindly. They wish that the other person will have all of their dreams come true and that they will find joy and happiness. But above all, they wish the other person love. The singer declares their love once again, promising that they will always love the other person, no matter where their journey takes them.


In essence, the song is about the end of a relationship, but it is also about the enduring power of love. Love isn't something that can be easily turned off or forgotten. Even if two people go their separate ways, they can still carry love with them in their hearts. Love is a transformative force that can bring both happiness and pain, but it is a force that endures.


Line by Line Meaning

If I should stay
If I were to stay with you, it may cause problems and get in your way.


Well, I would only be in your way
I can only obstruct your path by being with you.


And so I'll go, but yet I know
Despite leaving, I'm aware that I will continue to think about you.


That I'll think of you each step of my way
No matter where my life takes me, you will be in my thoughts.


And I will always love you
I will always have affection for you.


I will always love you
My love for you is eternal.


Bitter-sweet memories
All I have left are mixed feelings of both positive and negative experiences with you.


That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
The only thing I'm taking with me from our relationship are memories.


Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
Farewell, I don't want you to be upset.


Cause we both know that I'm not
It's evident to both of us that I am not what you need.


What you need
I am not the person who can help you fulfill your desires and wishes.


And I hope life, will treat you kind
I wish for your life to be filled with positivity and good fortune.


And I hope that you have all
I hope you possess everything


That you ever dreamed of
that you have ever hoped for and imagined.


Oh, I do wish you joy
I wish you to have happiness and pleasure.


And I wish you happiness
I desire your well-being.


But above all this
However, more than anything else,


I wish you love
I hope you find love and affection from someone who is right for you.


I love you, I will always love
I have feelings of love for you that will always exist.


I, I will always, always love you
I promise to love you forever and ever.


I will always love you
My love for you is eternal.


I will always love you
I promise to love you forever and ever.


I will always love you
My love for you is eternal.




Writer(s): John Holt Copyright: Embassy Music Corporation

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Comments from YouTube:

Ann Hughes

So love this tune by John holt. Got it on. CD. Pure ClassiC. Lovers. WICKED. TUNE REST. INTERNAL. PEACE. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Keith King

This song is forever sweet

Count Robbie

CLASSIC JOHN HOLT REVIVAL  REGGAE LOVERS.   TUNE!

Ruthie Max

Oh for sure! Another was: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA3MivzRExA Memories By The Score.

Manuela Robles

@Ruthie Max Memories By The Score is Wicked to the bone

Donna Marie

Classic my fave my rave

Manuela Robles

JEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

saloum njie

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