How Long Will I Love You
Julia Westlin Lyrics
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As long as stars are above you
And longer if i can
How long will i love you
As long as the seasons need to follow the plan
How long will i be with you
As long as the sea is bound to wash upon the sand
How long will i want you
How long will i hold you
As long as your father told you
As long as you can
How long will i give to you
As long as i live through you
However long you say
How long will i love you
As long as stars are above you
And longer if i may
How long will i love you
As long as stars are above you
The lyrics of Julia Westlin's song "How Long Will I Love You" are a beautiful promise of eternal love. The singer asks a series of rhetorical questions about how long they will love someone, answering with comparisons to the enduring qualities of nature. They promise to love as long as the stars are above the loved one, long enough for the seasons to follow their plan, and as long as the sea continues to wash upon the sand. These comparisons suggest that the love is timeless and unbreakable, just like the natural world.
The singer's promise of love is unconditional, as they will continue to love for as long as the loved one wants them to. This promise is reinforced by the singer's willingness to hold the loved one as long as their father told them to, and to give to the loved one for as long as they live. This suggests not just a romantic love, but a selfless and enduring love that will endure through all of life's ups and downs. The final repetition of the promise to love "as long as stars are above you" serves as a gentle bookend to the song, further reinforcing the timelessness and unbreakability of the singer's love.
Overall, "How Long Will I Love You" is a touching and heartfelt ode to the power of lasting love. It uses gentle comparisons to the natural world to express the timelessness and unbreakable quality of love, as well as promising to remain with the loved one through all of life's twists and turns.
Line by Line Meaning
How long will i love you
This line refers to the artist's love for the recipient of the song.
As long as stars are above you
This line signifies that the duration of the artist’s love for the recipient is the same as the existence of the stars.
And longer if i can
The artist wants to love beyond the period of the stars' existence, which could be achieved by figuring out a way to do so.
How long will i be with you
This line pertains to the duration of the artist's physical presence with the recipient.
As long as the seasons need to follow the plan
The artist's duration of being with the recipient will be similar to the natural and predictable occurrence of the seasons.
How long will i want you
This line refers to the artist's emotional attraction or need towards the recipient.
As long as you want me to and longer by far
The artist will continue to have emotional need towards the recipient as long as the recipient also wants the artist's presence, and even more than that.
How long will i hold you
This line describes how long the artist will physically hold the recipient.
As long as your father told you
The duration of the artist holding the recipient will be similar to the instructions of the recipient's father.
As long as you can
The artist will hold the recipient as long as the recipient can physically withstand it.
How long will i give to you
This line pertains to how long the artist will provide or give something to the recipient.
As long as i live through you
The artist will give something to the recipient as long as the artist lives through the recipient.
However long you say
The duration of the artist’s giving to the recipient will depend on the recipient’s request.
And longer if i may
The artist will give to the recipient beyond the recipient's request if possible.
How long will i love you
This repetition signifies the continuation and consistency of the artist's love towards the recipient.
As long as stars are above you
This line is repetitive and recalls the duration of the artist’s love towards the recipient as similar to that of the existence of the stars.
Writer(s): Mike Scott
Contributed by Camilla A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kayleigh Williams
Seriously? Why aren't you famous? I'm having a word with Hollywood! You're way more talented than some 'singers' today!!
Julia Westlin
Kayleigh Williams Aw <3 Thank you so much Kayleigh, that is really sweet :) Big hug !
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You are so talented! Just found your videos.
Brigitte Immelda
Julia Westlin - your songs just do make every day a better day... such an amazing voice. You really are a great music artist, do you know this? :-) love you, love your songs and videos ... thank you for your art <3
Alysha Kerry
Your voice is amazing
Its out of this world _
Can't find the words to say how much i loved this cover version!!!
Wow!!!
J Aera Park Ji Min
Julia, i Love you, your voice, the lyrics and the tune of the song and the uniqueness you have. All your songs have deep meaning that I can relate. God Bless your journey and love.
Excie Excel
I get goose bumps every time I hear you sing! It was such an inspiration to me...Nice Julia...
Julia Westlin
aww <3 Thank you a lot !! means a lot to me
Sumaya AlSaleh
SUCH AN AMAZING COVER ♡ LOVED IT
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I am officially in love with your voice!Great job,can't get enough of you songs.