Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
King/Goffin Lyrics

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Tonight you're mine completely
You give your love so sweety
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes
But will you love me tomorrow

Is this a lasting treasure
Or just a moment's pleasure
Can I believe the magic of your sighs

Will you still love me tomorrow

Tonight with words unspoken
You said that I'm the only one
But will my heart be broken
When the night (when the night)
Meets the morning (meets the morning) sun

I'll like to know that your love
Is love I can be sure of
So tell me now and I won't ask again
Will you still love me tomorrow

Will you still love me tomorrow
Will you still love me tomorrow

Overall Meaning

King/Goffin's song "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" is a poignant love song that captures the vulnerability and insecurity that comes with falling in love. The song portrays the angst of a lover who is unsure if their partner's love is a fleeting moment of pleasure or if it will stand the test of time. The lyricist is seeking reassurance from their lover, asking if they will still love them tomorrow. Throughout the song, we see the singer's fear of heartbreak as they question the durability of their love.

The song's opening verse captures the singer's sense of being swept away by love's passion. The lover is completely enraptured by their partner, basking in the light of their love that is shining in their eyes. But the singer's joy is tempered by the fear that their partner's love may not be long-lasting. In the second verse, the singer's insecurity is captured when they ask their lover if their love is a "lasting treasure" or just a "moment's pleasure". The final verse sees the singer asking for reassurance from their lover, begging to know that their love is one they can "be sure of."

King/Goffin's "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" is a song that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever wondered about the sustainability of their love. It captures the fragility of the human heart and the fear of falling in love that often comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Tonight you're mine completely
You are fully committed to me tonight and belong to no one else.

You give your love so sweetly
You are affectionate and loving towards me.

Tonight the light of love is in your eyes
Your eyes emit warmth and passion, revealing your affection for me tonight.

But will you love me tomorrow
I am unsure of your future love and commitment towards me.

Is this a lasting treasure
I question whether our love is genuine and will endure the test of time.

Or just a moment's pleasure
Is our love just a fleeting moment of enjoyment?

Can I believe the magic of your sighs
I question whether your romantic gestures and expressions are true or simply an act.

Will you still love me tomorrow
I seek reassurance that your love for me will persist beyond tonight.

Tonight with words unspoken
Although we have not expressed our feelings verbally, our actions and body language convey our attraction and affinity.

You said that I'm the only one
You have signaled that you have chosen me exclusively, above all others.

But will my heart be broken
Despite this assurance, I fear that my affection will ultimately go unreturned or unrequited.

When the night meets the morning sun
With the dawn of a new day comes uncertainty and possible heartbreak.

I'll like to know that your love
I desire certainty and confirmation of your affection.

Is love I can be sure of
I want to feel secure in the knowledge that your love for me is undoubtable and unwavering.

So tell me now and I won't ask again
I want you to confirm your love immediately so I don't have to keep asking for reassurance.

Will you still love me tomorrow
My mind continuously questions whether your love for me will continue into the future.

Will you still love me tomorrow
My insecurity and doubt lead me to ask again: will your love for me endure the test of time?

Will you still love me tomorrow
My fear of uncertainty and possible heartbreak leads me to ask one more time: will your love for me still stand tomorrow?

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gerry Goffin, Carole King

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