Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. rose to fame as singers in the popular grou… Read Full Bio ↴Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. rose to fame as singers in the popular group The Fifth Dimension and catapulted to further stardom when they went out on their own and recorded multiple hit albums in the mid 70s with "I Hope We Get to Love in Time," "Your Love," and "You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)."

Davis and McCoo have been married since 1969 and were hosts of the television program, "The Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Show, in 1977." That same year, "You Don't Have to Be a Star" won a Grammy Award. In total, the pair have earned seven Grammys along with 15 Gold and three Platinum albums.

My Love For You
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. Lyrics

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Forever as long as I shall live
My love for you will always be the same
Forever as long as I shall live
My love for you will always be the same

You are the early morning sun
You bring the light into my day
Giving me strength to carry on

And without you I would lose my way
If I′m your early morning sun
You are the reason that I shine
Your arms around me make me warm
And how I glow each time
You say you're mine

Forever as long as I shall live
My love for you will always be the same
Forever as long as I shall live
My love for you will always be the same

Girl, you are my woman
And woman you′re all I need
You are my life
And loving you is everything to me
How long my darling?
Will you shine?
Baby, you'll never see the rain

Forever as long as I shall live
My love for you will always be the same
Forever as long as I shall live
My love for you will always be the same

Will be the same

Will be the same
Will be the same.

Overall Meaning

The song "My Love For You" by Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. is a sweet declaration of love between two people who are completely devoted to each other. The lyrics emphasize the eternity of their love, stating that it will remain constant forever, as long as they both shall live.

The opening lines, "Forever as long as I shall live," set the tone for the song and indicate the depth of the love that the singer feels for their partner. They continue talking about how their partner brings light and warmth into their life, and how their love is a source of strength and inspiration.

The chorus repeats the message of eternal love, with the repeated line "My love for you will always be the same" emphasizing the constancy and unwavering nature of their feelings. The last verse brings together all the themes of the song, with the singer declaring that their partner is their everything, and that they will always love and protect them.

Overall, "My Love For You" is a beautifully simple song that celebrates the joy, comfort, and security that two people can find in each other.

Line by Line Meaning

Forever as long as I shall live
My love for you will never end, as long as I am alive

My love for you will always be the same
My affection for you will never change

You are the early morning sun
You are the one who brightens up my day

You bring the light into my day
Your presence illuminates my life

Giving me strength to carry on
You empower me to persevere

And without you I would lose my way
I would feel lost and directionless without you in my life

If I'm your early morning sun
If I am the light in your life

You are the reason that I shine
You are the one who makes me feel radiant

Your arms around me make me warm
Your embrace gives me comfort and warmth

And how I glow each time
I feel elated and radiant