I'll Be Around
Mel Torme and Rob McConnell Lyrics
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No matter how you treat me now
I'll be around
When she's gone
Your latest love
Will never last
And when it's past
I'll be around when she's gone
Goodbye again
And if you find a love like mine
Just now and then
Drop a line to say (that) you're feeling fine
And when things go wrong
Perhaps you'll see you're meant for me
And I'll be around when she's gone
I'll be around
When she's gone
These lyrics convey a sense of resilience and constant presence in the face of a lover's fickleness. The singer proclaims that no matter how they are treated, they will remain present and available to the subject of the song, even after their latest love inevitably fades away. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll be around," emphasizing this sentiment.
The second verse expresses a longing for communication, asking if the subject would "drop a line" to let the singer know they are doing well if they find a love like theirs. The final stanza sees the singer hoping the subject realizes their true feelings and returns to them when their latest love is inevitably gone.
Overall, the song seems to convey a sense of both steadfastness and vulnerability, with the singer remaining constant for the subject of the song even as they express a hope for eventual reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be around
I will always be present in your life
No matter how you treat me now
Regardless of your current behavior towards me, I will still be there for you
I'll be around
I will always be present in your life
When she's gone
I will be here for you when your current love leaves
Your latest love
The person you are currently in love with
Will never last
Your current relationship will not withstand the test of time
And when it's past
Once your current relationship ends
I'll be around when she's gone
I will be here for you when your current love leaves
Goodbye again
The artist is saying goodbye to their love once again
And if you find a love like mine
If you happen to find another love like the artist
Just now and then
Once in a while
Drop a line to say (that) you're feeling fine
Write a message to let the artist know that you are doing well
And when things go wrong
When your current relationship hits a rough patch
Perhaps you'll see you're meant for me
Maybe you will realize that you belong with me
And I'll be around when she's gone
I will be here for you when your current love leaves
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES JACKSON, MARVIN JEROME YANCY
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