In 1990 the album Kevin Welch was recorded and 2 years later Western Beat. Both albums received rave reviews, but did not sell very well. Warner Brothers discharged Welch from the contract.
In 1994 he founded with his partner Kieran Kane and Tammy Rogers, Mike Henderson and Harry Stinson the record label Dead Reckoning Records. The following year Life Down Here on Earth was published and in 1999 Beneath My Wheels. The majority of songs are Welch's originals. In 2002 the album Millionaire was recorded with several Danish musicians.
In Europe he is known mainly for his hit "Something About You" (contained in Western Beat) which was used as background music in Tuborg's commercials.
In 2004 Welch teamed up with fellow Dead Reckoning artists Kieran Kane and Fats Kaplin to produce You Can't Save Everybody. The trio followed this up with Lost John Dean in 2006, to general acclaim. Lost John Dean reached number one on the Americana charts, and resulted in nominations for several awards including Duo/Group of the year at the 2006 Americana Honors and Awards.
Throughout the 2000s, Welch has teamed up with Australian band The Flood. They have recorded albums and DVDs together, as well as performing. Like much of Welch's work, this has been met with rave reviews, but minimal sales.
True Love Never Dies
Kevin Welch Lyrics
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Was the last time I made her cry
I talked to myself out of believing
That true true love never dies
The first time I thought of returning
Was just ten lonesome miles out of town
But my foolish pride kept these wheels a turning
[Chorus]
If I had one drop of water
For each and every tear I have cried
I'd sail back to her on an ocean of sorrow
True love never dies
The fires of anger turn to ashes
And your pride will forsake you by and by
The lonesomest night surely passes
But that ol' true true love never dies
[Chorus: x2]
Well I'd sail back to her on an ocean of sorrow
True true love never dies
The song "True Love Never Dies" by Kevin Welch tells a story about a man reflecting on his past relationship with a woman. The lyrics suggest that the couple experienced some rough patches and there were moments when the man had considered leaving her. However, he realized that every time he wanted to leave, he made her cry and he could not bring himself to do it. The man believes that true love never dies and he talks about the power of love to overcome pride and anger. The chorus emphasizes the depth of his regret for leaving the woman as he sings, "If I had one drop of water for each and every tear I have cried, I’d sail back to her on an ocean of sorrow."
The song is a poignant commentary on the nature of love and relationships. It suggests that love is a powerful force that endures even when things seem difficult, and that true love is something that can never truly die. The lyrics emphasize the importance of communication, humility, and a willingness to forgive in order to sustain a long-lasting love. The song also highlights the pain that comes with regret and the yearning to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
The last time I thought about leaving
In the past, there was a moment when I contemplated ending my relationship with my significant other.
Was the last time I made her cry
The last time I considered leaving her was when my actions caused her unhappiness and led to tears.
I talked to myself out of believing
After that moment, I tried to convince myself that I was wrong for having doubts and that our love was strong enough to withstand any challenges.
That true true love never dies
I clung to the belief that our love was genuine and unbreakable.
The first time I thought of returning
At some point, I longed to go back to my loved one.
Was just ten lonesome miles out of town
This happened when I was only a short distance away from our home and the person I love.
But my foolish pride kept these wheels a turning
However, I allowed my self-importance to prevent me from pursuing reconciliation.
And there was nothing on this earth gonna shut me down
Despite all the obstacles, I was unwilling to change my mind and turn back.
If I had one drop of water
If I had a minuscule amount of water.
For each and every tear I have cried
For every tear I've shed over my lost love.
I'd sail back to her on an ocean of sorrow
If I could collect enough tears to fill an ocean, I'd use them to travel back in time and make things right with her.
True love never dies
Real love exists forever and never dies, even after enduring trials and pain.
The fires of anger turn to ashes
Feelings of anger and harsh words eventually come to an end.
And your pride will forsake you by and by
Over time, pride and other bad attributes will ultimately cause division and separation.
The lonesomest night surely passes
The feeling of isolation and loneliness will eventually come to an end
But that ol' true true love never dies
However, true love never dies and can withstand all of life's challenges.
Well I'd sail back to her on an ocean of sorrow
If I could travel back in time, I'd do anything to make things right with her, even if it meant going through immense hardship and sadness.
True true love never dies
Emphasizing the everlasting nature of true love, that it never dies and will always endure.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARY SCRUGGS, KEVIN WELCH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Donna Forward-Houriet
Thank you for posting this amazing song. It rings so many bells to my husband and me because we had so much fun with Kevin, Byron and Michael, in Geneva... a long long time ago... OMG!!!!!!!
Buckshot00fan
Micheal Henderson made some great music on his own...loved Country Music made me do it.
WizardOfWhoopee
Kevin the elusive entertainer. Henderson and his Hagstrom guitars. Love it. "The night Willie Hyde rode the comet".
Mark Holman
Still listening to this! Michael Henderson is the man!!
Ruth music
Love this song and love the sentiments,so true!!!!!!
Buckshot00fan
I forgot about his band he formed the SteelDrivers...IBMA Award winning group and front man Chris Stapleton was in it for a while.
Boondock Saint
Buckshot00fan - wrong. Kevin Welch never had any association with the Steeldrivers.
brad dovel
always think of him and mark Collie in the same breath
Kelton King
Kevin only peaked at #54 with this on 3-30-91 this should’ve been a top 5 single.
Jennifer Dijames
Kevin, I haven't heard that song since its debut. And I haven't heard from you since.