Like I'm Gonna Lose You
Meghan Trainor (Feat. John Legend) Lyrics


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I found myself dreaming
In silver and gold
Like a scene from a movie
That every broken heart knows

We were walking on moonlight
And you pulled me close
Split second and you disappeared
And then I was all alone

I woke up in tears
With you by my side
A breath of relief
And I realized
No, we're not promised tomorrow

So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing
I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time

So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you

In the blink of an eye
Just a whisper of smoke
You could lose everything
The truth is you never know

So I'll kiss you longer, baby (hey)
Any chance that I get
I'll make the most of the minutes
And love with no regrets

Let's take our time to say what we want (say what we want)
Use what we got before it's all gone (all gone)
'Cause no (no), we're not promised tomorrow

So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you (lose you)
I'm gonna hold you (hey) like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing (yeah)
I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time

So I'm gonna love (I'm gonna love you) you like I'm gonna lose you (like I'm gonna lose you)
I'm gonna love you (love you) like I'm gonna lose you

I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you (oh, like I'm gonna lose you)
I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing
I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time





So I'm gonna love (I'm gonna love you) you like I'm gonna lose you (like I'm gonna lose you)
I'm gonna love you (love you) like I'm gonna lose you

Overall Meaning

Like I'm Gonna Lose You, by Meghan Trainor, is a love song with a poignant message about cherishing the moments we share with our loved ones because we never know how much time we have left. The song opens with the singer describing a dream she had, in which she and her partner were walking on moonlight before he disappears, leaving her alone. When she wakes up, she finds comfort in the fact that he's still by her side in reality. However, this brief moment of panic and realization that he might not always be there, prompts her to vow to express her love for him as if she's going to lose him. She resolves to love him with every moment they have, to kiss him longer whenever she can and to take the time to say everything she wants to him.


The message of the song is that we should never take our loved ones for granted because we never know when they will be taken away from us. It encourages to love with no regret, to make the most of every moment and to cherish the people we love.


Overall, Like I'm Gonna Lose You is a beautiful tribute to love and the fragility of life, and it serves as a powerful reminder to appreciate the moments, and people, in our lives while we still have them.


Line by Line Meaning

I found myself dreaming
I began to have dreamy thoughts fill my head


In silver and gold
My thoughts were filled with ideas of luxurious and beautiful things


Like a scene from a movie
My imagination created a perfect image, similar to that of a romantic film


That every broken heart knows
An image that has been experienced by anyone who has been hurt in love


We were walking on moonlight
We were together in a beautiful setting illuminated by the light of the moon


And you pulled me close
You wrapped me in a tight embrace, holding me closely


Split second and you disappeared
In the next moment, you were gone and I was alone


And then I was all alone
With your sudden disappearance, I was left feeling lonely and abandoned


I woke up in tears
I suddenly awoke from my dream, crying


With you by my side
But then I saw that you were still there, by my side in reality


A breath of relief
I took a deep breath, feeling relieved that you were still with me


And I realized
It dawned on me


No, we're not promised tomorrow
That life is fragile and unpredictable, and we can't assume that we will always have time in the future


So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm going to love you wholeheartedly, treating each moment as if it may be our last


I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
I will hug you tightly, as if it may be the last time I get to hold you


Wherever we're standing
Regardless of our situation or location


I won't take you for granted
I will appreciate your presence and cherish our time together, not assuming that it will always be this way


'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
Because we cannot predict when our time together will end


In the blink of an eye
Very quickly, without warning


Just a whisper of smoke
Something that could disappear or be destroyed very suddenly


You could lose everything
Any one of us could experience great loss, without warning or expectation


The truth is you never know
The reality is that we cannot predict what will happen in the future


So I'll kiss you longer, baby (hey)
I'll savor each moment with you and show you love and affection


Any chance that I get
Whenever possible, at every opportunity


I'll make the most of the minutes
I'll value every moment and use it wisely


And love with no regrets
I'll express my love fully and completely, without holding back or feeling guilty


Let's take our time to say what we want (say what we want)
We should communicate openly and honestly with each other, without rushing or holding back


Use what we got before it's all gone (all gone)
We should make use of what we have now, without assuming that it will always be available to us


'Cause no (no), we're not promised tomorrow
Because we cannot take our future for granted, as it's impossible to know what lies ahead


I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you (lose you)
I'll love you wholeheartedly and passionately, always treating each moment as if it may be our last


I'm gonna hold you (hey) like I'm saying goodbye
I'll hug you closely and never let go, as if it may be the last time we're together


Wherever we're standing (yeah)
No matter where we are, or what our circumstances may be


I won't take you for granted
I'll cherish and appreciate you fully, always taking the time to show you love and affection


'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time
Because our time together is limited and unpredictable, and we cannot assume that we'll always have more time in the future


I'm gonna love (I'm gonna love you) you like I'm gonna lose you (like I'm gonna lose you)
I'll always love you fiercely and passionately, never taking our time together for granted


I'm gonna love you (love you) like I'm gonna lose you
I'll express my love fully and completely, without hesitation or reservation




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Caitlyn Elizabeth Smith, Justin Michael Weaver, Meghan Trainor

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