Pledging My Love
Louis Armstrong with Orchestra Lyrics
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Always and forever I'll love only you
Just promise me darling
Your love in return
May this fire in my soul dear
Forever burn
To keep, love and to hold
Making you happy's my desire
Keeping you is my goal
Forever I'll love you
for the rest of my days
I'll never part from you
or your loving ways
Just promise me darling
Your love in return
May this fire in my soul dear
Forever burn
My heart's at your command dear
To keep, love and to hold
Making you happy's my desire
Loving you is my goal
Forever I'll love you
for the rest of my days
I'll never part from you
or your loving ways
Just promise me darling
Your love in return
May this fire in my soul dear
Forever burn
The song "Pledging My Love" is a heartfelt pledge of enduring love from the singer to his or her beloved. The lyrics express a devotion that will last forever, with the singer promising to love and cherish their partner always. The imagery of a fire that burns forever in the soul of the singer for their beloved is a powerful metaphor for the unquenchable passion of true love. The singer's heart and soul are completely devoted to their partner, and they are willing to do anything to make them happy and keep them close.
Louis Armstrong's rendition of this classic love song is especially moving because of his incredible voice and the emotive orchestration behind him. The soaring horns and soft strings create a rich soundscape that perfectly captures the depth of emotion expressed in the lyrics. Armstrong's gravelly voice is both tender and powerful, conveying the heartfelt sincerity of the pledge of love. The song is a timeless classic that has been covered by many artists over the years, but Louis Armstrong's version remains one of the most beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
Forever my darling our love will be true
My love for you will never waiver, my darling. It will always burn like a flame that never goes out.
Always and forever I'll love only you
I'll love you until the end of time, and no one else will ever hold the same special place in my heart as you do.
Just promise me darling
Your love in return
May this fire in my soul dear
Forever burn
Promise me, my love, that you'll love me in return. Let this flame in my heart keep burning forever.
My heart's at your command dear
To keep, love and to hold
Making you happy's my desire
Keeping you is my goal
My heart belongs to you completely, my dearest. I want to make you happy and bring you joy, and my ultimate goal is to always be by your side.
Forever I'll love you
for the rest of my days
I'll never part from you
or your loving ways
I'll love you forever, every single day of my life. I'll never leave you or let go of the love that we share.
Just promise me darling
Your love in return
May this fire in my soul dear
Forever burn
Promise me again, my love, that you'll love me in return. Let this flame in my heart keep burning forever.
My heart's at your command dear
To keep, love and to hold
Making you happy's my desire
Loving you is my goal
Once again, my heart belongs to you completely, my beloved. I'll always strive to make you happy and feel deep love for you every day.
Forever I'll love you
for the rest of my days
I'll never part from you
or your loving ways
I'll reiterate that I'll love you with all my heart until the end of time. You and your love will always be with me.
Just promise me darling
Your love in return
May this fire in my soul dear
Forever burn
For the last time, promise me that you'll love me in return. Let the passion in my heart burn throughout eternity.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Don Robey, Fats Washington
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