In the 1990s, Hogan sang with The Jody Grind, singing on their full-lengths… Read Full Bio ↴In the 1990s, Hogan sang with The Jody Grind, singing on their full-lengths One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Treasure (1990) and Lefty's Deceiver (1992). The group disbanded after two of its members were killed in a car crash. She then co-founded the Rock*A*Teens, playing bass on the guitar and singing backup vocals. She appeared on their 1996 self-titled LP and the 1997 album Cry. Her debut solo record was released in 1996, which featured covers of songs by Will Oldham and Vic Chestnutt.

Hogan left the Rock*A*Teens after the release of Cry, and signed with Bloodshot Records, releasing two full-length albums in 2000-01. Among those appearing on the records were the Pine Valley Cosmonauts, Andrew Bird, and Edith Frost. In the 2000s she also collaborated with Neko Case, The Waco Brothers, The Minus 5, Nora O'Connor, The Wee Hairy Beasties, and others.

I'll Go To My Grave Loving You
Kelly Hogan Lyrics

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I'll go to my grave lovin' you
I'd give all I've saved lovin' you
And should I live again
Even then, it won't end
For I'll go, I'll go to my grave lovin' you

Oh to take his place forever
There's nothin' I wouldn't give

I'd prove to you daily what a man really is

I'll lay down my life lovin' you
I'd work day and night lovin' you
And when God calls us both above

Honey you'll know that you'd been loved
For I'll go to my grave lovin' you

Overall Meaning

In Kelly Hogan's "I'll Go To My Grave Loving You," the singer expresses her undying love for someone she can't have. She recognizes that even if she were to live again, she would still love this person, indicating that this love is timeless and unending. She is willing to give up everything she has, including her life, to prove her love for this person. She longs to take his place forever, showing just how deep her feelings are for him. The singer seems to understand that her love may never be reciprocated, yet she is willing to sacrifice everything for it.

The lyrics speak to the overwhelming power of love and how it can consume a person's thoughts and actions. The singer's dedication and willingness to give up everything for this person may be seen as both admirable and tragic. It is clear that this love is all-consuming and will continue on even beyond death.

Overall, "I'll Go To My Grave Loving You" is a touching and emotional ballad about the depths of love and the lengths a person will go to show it.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll go to my grave lovin' you
I will love you until the end of my life.

I'd give all I've saved lovin' you
I am willing to sacrifice everything I have for you.

And should I live again
Even if I were reincarnated,

Even then, it won't end
My love for you will not cease to exist.

For I'll go, I'll go to my grave lovin' you
My love for you will endure until I draw my last breath.

Oh to take his place forever
I long to spend eternity with you.

There's nothin' I wouldn't give
I am willing to give everything I have and everything I am for you.

I'd prove to you daily what a man really is
I would show you every day the true meaning of what it is to be a man.

I'll lay down my life lovin' you
I am willing to die for you.

I'd work day and night lovin' you
I am willing to dedicate my whole life to loving you.