Love Goes On
Kelly Clarkson & Aloe Blacc Lyrics
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And I had you back somehow
I would hold you more
I should have told you more
If now was then
And we were together again
I would listen more
But now I miss you more
And never, I've been to a dark place
Stared loneliness in the face
At the lowest of my lows
There ain't nothin' so broken
Love can't heal, I feel
Every day I grow older
Time reveals, reveals
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
In my dreams
You would come to me
Through the door
Like before
When I wake
Every breath I take
Is for you
Now would do
Whatever to look upon your face
I wish I could change my place
Will this pain ever go?
There ain't nothin' so broken
Love can't heal, I feel
Every day I grow older
Time reveals, reveals
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
How do I fill this emptiness?
How do I fill this emptiness?
This heaviness I bear
This heaviness I bear
How do I go on giving my all
When part of me isn't there?
Yeah
Oh, baby
There ain't nothin' so broken
Love can't heal, I feel
Every day I grow older
Time reveals, reveals
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
"Love Goes On" by Kelly Clarkson and Aloe Blacc explores the themes of longing, regret, and the enduring power of love. The opening lines suggest a sense of nostalgia and a longing for the past. The singer reflects on a lost opportunity, expressing the desire to hold their loved one more and to have expressed their feelings more honestly. There is a yearning for the chance to be together again and to listen more attentively in order to avoid the regret they now feel.
The chorus delves into the depths of the singer's emotions, describing a journey to a dark place where loneliness is faced head-on. This suggests a period of sadness and despair in which the singer felt lost and broken. However, they believe that love has the ability to heal even the most broken parts of our hearts. The repetition of the line "nothing's really gone, we bring the past along" reinforces the idea that the memories and emotions of the past continue to shape our present and future, and that love persists through all stages of life.
In the second verse, the lyrics shift to the singer's dreams, where they envision their loved one returning to them. The hope of reuniting with this person brings them comfort, yet upon waking, they are faced with the reality of their absence. The pain they feel is expressed through the question of whether this pain will ever fade. It highlights the ongoing struggle of dealing with the emptiness and heaviness caused by the loss of a loved one.
The bridge raises the question of how to continue giving one's all when a significant part of them is missing. It portrays the internal conflict and the effort required to keep moving forward despite the absence of someone who was once such an integral part of their life. The repetition suggests the weight of this burden and the search for a way to fill the void created by the loss.
Ultimately, the song's message is one of hope and resilience. It emphasizes that no matter how broken or lost we may feel, love has the power to heal and guide us through our darkest moments. It reminds us that love is not limited by time or distance, and that the past continues to shape our present and future. "Love Goes On" serves as an anthem of endurance and a reminder that love is a constant force that remains with us, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
If then was now
If the past could be changed into the present
And I had you back somehow
And if I could have you in my life again, no matter how
I would hold you more
I would embrace you tighter and cherish our moments together
I should have told you more
I should have expressed my feelings and appreciation for you more often
If now was then
If the present could be turned into the past
And we were together again
And if we had another chance to be reunited
I would listen more
I would pay closer attention and truly understand your words and thoughts
But now I miss you more
But now, in the present, I miss you even more than before
And never, I've been to a dark place
And in the past, I have experienced a place of deep sadness and despair
Stared loneliness in the face
Confronted loneliness directly, facing it without any distractions
At the lowest of my lows
During the times when I felt the most down and desolate
There ain't nothin' so broken
There is nothing in this world that is beyond repair
Love can't heal, I feel
Love has the power to mend and restore, that I truly believe
Every day I grow older
With each passing day, as I age and gain wisdom
Time reveals, reveals
Time slowly unravels and uncovers the truth
That nothing's really gone
That even though things may change or seem lost, they still remain in some form
We bring the past along
We carry our past experiences and memories with us
And love goes on
And love continues to persist and exist
In my dreams
Within the realm of my nightly visions
You would come to me
You would appear and be with me
Through the door
Entering through the entrance into my heart and life
Like before
Just like in the past, when things were good between us
When I wake
When I awaken from my slumber
Every breath I take
Each inhalation and exhalation signifies my longing for you
Is for you
Is dedicated and filled with thoughts of you
Now would do
The present moment would suffice, I would be content with having you in my life now
Whatever to look upon your face
No matter what it takes to gaze upon your visage once again
I wish I could change my place
I desire the ability to alter my circumstances and be where you are
Will this pain ever go?
Is there any possibility that this pain will eventually fade away?
How do I fill this emptiness?
What can I do to overcome this feeling of hollowness within me?
This heaviness I bear
This burden, this weight that I carry
How do I go on giving my all
How can I continue to give everything that I have to offer
When part of me isn't there?
When a significant part of myself is missing or absent?
There ain't nothin' so broken
There is nothing in this world that cannot be repaired
Love can't heal, I feel
Love possesses the ability to mend and soothe, that I deeply sense
Every day I grow older
As I age with the passage of time
Time reveals, reveals
Time gradually discloses and exposes the truth
That nothing's really gone
That even though things may change or disappear, they still remain in some form
We bring the past along
We carry our past experiences and memories with us
And love goes on
And love persists and endures
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: James Allen, Tom Barnes, Egbert Dawkins, Peter Kelleher, Ben Kohn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Matheus Carvalho
LYRICS
If then was now
And I had you back somehow
I would hold you more
I should have told you more
If now was then
And we were together again
I would listen more
But now I miss you more
And never, I've been to a dark place
Stared loneliness in the face
At the lowest of my lows
There ain't nothin' so broken
Love can't heal, I feel
Every day I grow older
Time reveals, reveals
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
In my dreams
You would come to me
Through the door
Like before
When I wake
Every breath I take
Is for you
Now would do
Whatever to look upon your face
I wish I could change my place
Will this pain ever go?
There ain't nothin' so broken
Love can't heal, I feel
Every day I grow older
Time reveals, reveals
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
How do I fill this emptiness?
How do I fill this emptiness?
This heaviness I bear
This heaviness I bear
How do I go on giving my all
When part of me isn't there?
Yeah
Oh, baby
There ain't nothin' so broken
Love can't heal, I feel
Every day I grow older
Time reveals, reveals
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
Matheus Carvalho
LYRICS
If then was now
And I had you back somehow
I would hold you more
I should have told you more
If now was then
And we were together again
I would listen more
But now I miss you more
And never, I've been to a dark place
Stared loneliness in the face
At the lowest of my lows
There ain't nothin' so broken
Love can't heal, I feel
Every day I grow older
Time reveals, reveals
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
In my dreams
You would come to me
Through the door
Like before
When I wake
Every breath I take
Is for you
Now would do
Whatever to look upon your face
I wish I could change my place
Will this pain ever go?
There ain't nothin' so broken
Love can't heal, I feel
Every day I grow older
Time reveals, reveals
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
How do I fill this emptiness?
How do I fill this emptiness?
This heaviness I bear
This heaviness I bear
How do I go on giving my all
When part of me isn't there?
Yeah
Oh, baby
There ain't nothin' so broken
Love can't heal, I feel
Every day I grow older
Time reveals, reveals
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
That nothing's really gone
We bring the past along
And love goes on
HerBsAs X
Oh dear god, Kelly's voice is just magical <3
Chris Pang
I can't get enough of this. Imagine if they performed this live.
bingo67lum
Kelly is just AMAZING! Can't wait for the new album. She can not only sing any genre of music, but makes each sound natural, that she was meant to be singing it. Range, control, versatility, a true singer, no autotune required!
Miguel Hdez
Her voice is just pure magic!
Kacper Jakubiak
Kelly is the best (as always). Still waiting for next album ❤
Joseph
Kacper Jakubiak Her next album will be releasing some time this summer, expect the first single to be released by Kelly's birthday April 24th. In case you didn't know her new album is going to be Classic R&B Soul/Pop, so if you're into artists like Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston, or Mariah Cary, then you're going to love this new album. This is also her first album coming off of Atlantic Records, her new Record label! So you know this album is going to be good, since Atlantic has so many great artists signed, like Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Aretha Franklin, and others!
medic sturch
July 2018 This song shouldve gotten a LOT more air play. I never heard on radio. Beautiful song. Kelly brought her inner soul out!!!
Joseph
Her next album will be releasing some time this summer, expect the first single to be released by Kelly's birthday April 24th. In case you didn't know her new album is going to be Classic R&B Soul, so if you're into artists like Alicia Keys, Whitney Houston, or Mariah Cary, then you're going to love this new album. This is also her first album coming off of Atlantic Records, her new Record label! So you know this album is going to be good, since Atlantic has so many great artists signed, like Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Aretha Franklin, and others!
samba e bossa nova
Such an amazing song!