As Long as I Live
June Christy Lyrics


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Maybe I can't live to love you as long as I want to.
Life isn't long enough baby, but I can love you as long as I live.

Maybe I can't give you diamonds and things like I want to,
But I can promise you, baby, I'm gonna want to as long as I live.

I never cared, but now I'm scared, I won't live long enough.
That's why I wear my rubbers when it rains and eat an apple every
Day then see the doctor anyway.

What if I can't live to love you as long as I want to.
Long as I promise you, baby, I'm gonna love you as long I live.

I'll even wear long underwear, when winter breezes blow
I'm gonna take good care of me because, a sneeze or two might mean the flu,
And that would never never do




What if I can't live to love you as long as I want to.
Long as I promise you, baby, I'm gonna love you as long I live.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "As Long As I Live" by June Christy convey a message of love and commitment despite the reality of mortality. The singer expresses a desire to love and care for their partner as long as they are alive, acknowledging that life may not be long enough for their love to last indefinitely. They may not be able to provide material possessions, such as diamonds, but they promise to want to give everything they can.


The singer also demonstrates a newfound fear of their own mortality and does what they can to take care of themselves. They wear rubbers when it rains and eat an apple every day, knowing that these small efforts can make a difference in their overall health. They even wear long underwear during the winter to avoid catching a cold, which could potentially lead to the flu. The fear of death is palpable in the lyrics as the singer realizes that they may not be able to love their partner as long as they want to.


Overall, the lyrics of "As Long As I Live" are about embracing the present moment and cherishing love while it still exists. The song reminds us that life is fragile, and we cannot take love for granted. It urges us to take care of ourselves and our loved ones, recognizing that our time together is limited.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe I can't live to love you as long as I want to.
I might not have enough time in my life to love you the way I desire to.


Life isn't long enough baby, but I can love you as long as I live.
Though my life is limited, I can assure you that I will love you for as long as I exist.


Maybe I can't give you diamonds and things like I want to,
I may not be able to provide you with expensive gifts like I wish I could.


But I can promise you, baby, I'm gonna want to as long as I live.
Despite my inability to give you luxurious presents, I will continue to desire to do so for as long as I'm alive.


I never cared, but now I'm scared, I won't live long enough.
I never used to worry about my lifespan, but now the thought of not having enough time with you frightens me.


That's why I wear my rubbers when it rains and eat an apple every Day then see the doctor anyway.
To ensure my well-being and longevity, I take preventive measures such as wearing rain boots, eating healthily and getting regular check-ups.


What if I can't live to love you as long as I want to.
I fear that I won't have enough time to love you how I want to.


Long as I promise you, baby, I'm gonna love you as long I live.
But I assure you that I will continuously love you for as long as I'm alive.


I'll even wear long underwear, when winter breezes blow
When the cold winter winds blow, I will take measures to keep myself warm, such as wearing long underwear.


I'm gonna take good care of me because, a sneeze or two might mean the flu,
I will prioritize my health and wellbeing as even a minor illness like a sneeze could lead to the flu.


And that would never never do
Getting sick and potentially losing time with you is something I would never allow.


What if I can't live to love you as long as I want to.
I still worry that my time with you will be cut short.


Long as I promise you, baby, I'm gonna love you as long I live.
But I will always make the promise to love you for as long as I exist.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Roy Acuff

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