Kenny G has long been the musician many jazz listeners love to hate. A phenomenally successful instrumentalist whose recordings make the pop charts, Kenny G's sound has been a staple on adult contemporary jazz and smooth jazz radio stations since the mid-'80s, making him a household name. Kenny G is a fine player with an attractive sound (influenced a bit by Grover Washington, Jr.) who often caresses melodies, putting a lot of emotion into his solos. Because he does not improvise much (sticking mostly to predictable melody statements), his music largely falls outside of jazz. However, because he is listed at the top of "contemporary jazz" charts and is identified with jazz in the minds of the mass public, he is classified as a jazz artist.
I Will Always Love You
Kenny G Lyrics
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I would only be in your way
So, I'll go but I know
I'll think of you
Each step of the way...
And I... will always love you...
And I will always love you
Bittersweet memories,
So goodbye, please don't you cry
'Cause we both know I'm not what you need
And I... will always love you...
And I will always love you
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of
And I wish you joy and happiness
But above all, I wish you love...
And I... will always love you...
And I will always love you
And I will always love you
In Kenny G's rendition of "I Will Always Love You," we hear a powerful ballad of ending a relationship. The lyrics begin with the singer acknowledging that if they were to stay, they would only be in their partner's way. This displays a sense of self-awareness and a desire to not cause any further harm. Though the singer must leave, they make it clear that they will still think of their partner every step of the way. The chorus, "And I will always love you," is repeated twice, showing the depth of love still felt by the singer despite the end of the relationship.
As the song continues, the lyrics become increasingly bittersweet. The singer recognizes that the memories they have with their partner are all they will be taking with them. Saying goodbye is difficult, but they assure their partner that there is no need to cry, for they both know that the relationship cannot continue. The chorus repeats again with even more emphasis, declaring that they will always love their partner.
The song then shifts to the future, where the singer hopes that life will treat their partner kindly, and that they will achieve all that they have dreamed of. Above all, the singer wishes their partner love. The song ends with a final chorus of "And I will always love you," driving home the message that despite the difficulty of ending the relationship, the love will never fade.
Line by Line Meaning
If I should stay...
If I decide to stick around in your life a bit more...
I would only be in your way
...I will only end up being an obstacle for you.
So, I'll go but I know
So I choose to leave, but the truth is...
I'll think of you
...I will always keep you in my thoughts.
Each step of the way...
...No matter where I go in life.
And I... will always love you...
...My heart will always belong to you.
Bittersweet memories,
I am going away with mixed feelings
That is all I am taking with me
The only things I am carrying with me are the memories of our relationship.
So goodbye, please don't you cry
So, I say goodbye to you and I request you not to weep.
'Cause we both know I'm not what you need
Because it is clear to both of us that I am not the one you're meant to be with.
And I... will always love you...
...My feelings for you will never fade away.
I hope life treats you kind
I hope life showers you with goodness.
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of
And you get to experience everything you've ever wanted in life.
And I wish you joy and happiness
I pray that you find immense delight and bliss in your future endeavors.
But above all, I wish you love...
Above everything else, I want you to experience the precious feeling of unconditional love.
And I... will always love you...
...No matter what happens, my love for you will remain constant.
And I will always love you
And I will always love you.
Contributed by Adeline L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Esther Joseph
Music to put u in the mood to relax!
Zoraida Guevara
Bellos momentos del recuerdo para superar la nostalgia, gracias mi amor bonito Zy ❤️💕 te amé te amo y te amaré siempre.
Rohan Kashyap
believe me it's so magical i never listened before
Josh Dalton profesional Training
Magistral espectacular fenomenal increible.
Deb H
Dedicated to my husband...gone over two years now...I miss him
Diane Reed
Luvvv This Beautiful and AMAZING SONG!
Kenny G is Definitely UNBELIEVABLE with that SAX!
Jackie Ramos
Like, seriously! I was just listening to Kirk W.- Whitney's sax player for this song and while he is fantastic no one will ever top Kenny G's smoothness and note holding.
Diane Reed
Jackie Ramos
Kenny G .. is a Genius ...
Jackie Ramos
@Diane Reed for sure!
Ivonne Bombonne
Bellisimo!