I Will
Jonathan Coulton Lyrics


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Who knows how long I've loved you?
You know I love you still
Will I wait a lonely lifetime?
If you want me to, I will

And if I ever saw you
I didn't catch your name
But it never really mattered
I will always feel the same

Love you forever and forever
Love you with all my heart
Love you whenever we're together
Love you when we're apart

And when at last I find you
Your song will fill the air
Sing it loud so I can hear you
Make it easy to be near you
Oh, the things you do endear you to me
Oh, you know, I will
I will





Mm
Da-da-da-da-da-da da

Overall Meaning

The song "I Will" by Jonathan Coulton is a heartfelt expression of a deep and enduring love. The lyrics express someone's undying affection for another person, even if the two have never met or spoken before. The opening verse, "Who knows how long I've loved you? / You know I love you still / Will I wait a lonely lifetime? / If you want me to, I will," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is willing to do anything to be with the person they love, no matter how long it takes or how hard it may be.


Despite not knowing the person's name or having ever spoken to them, the singer still feels a profound sense of love and connection. The chorus emphasizes the depth of the singer's love, expressing a desire to be with the person both when they're together and when they're apart. The final verse is particularly poignant, with the singer expressing a deep longing to finally meet the person they love and hear them sing. There's a sense of vulnerability and openness in these lyrics, as the singer puts themselves out there and risks rejection for the sake of love.


Overall, "I Will" is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and the lengths that people will go to for the ones they care about. It's a song that speaks to the heart and reminds us of the importance of connection and companionship.


Line by Line Meaning

Who knows how long I've loved you?
I have loved you for so long, but I don't know exactly how long it has been.


You know I love you still
You are aware that my love for you has not faded over time.


Will I wait a lonely lifetime?
I am willing to wait a long and solitary lifetime for you, if that's what it takes.


If you want me to, I will
My love knows no bounds and I am willing to do anything you want me to do.


And if I ever saw you
On the off chance that I see you in person,


I didn't catch your name
I may not have caught your name during our brief encounter.


But it never really mattered
However, that doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things since my love for you remains unchanged.


I will always feel the same
I know that my feelings for you will always be the same way, no matter what.


Love you forever and forever
I will love you for an eternity and it will never change.


Love you with all my heart
My heart is yours and I love you completely.


Love you whenever we're together
Whenever we are together, my love for you is amplified.


Love you when we're apart
Even when we are not together, my love for you never fades away.


And when at last I find you
When I finally find you,


Your song will fill the air
Your voice and your presence will bring joy to my life.


Sing it loud so I can hear you
Sing your song loud enough for me to hear, so that I can feel closer to you.


Make it easy to be near you
Your talents and personality make it easy for me to be close to you.


Oh, the things you do endear you to me
The things that you do end up making me love you even more.


Oh, you know, I will
You already know that my love for you is endless.


I will
I simply will, and there's nothing that can change that.


Mm


Da-da-da-da-da-da da




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