I Will
Melberg Rose Lyrics

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Who knows how long I've loved you
You know I love you still
Will I wait a lonely lifetime
If you want me to, I will

For if I ever saw you
I didn't catch your name
But it never really mattered

I will always feel the same

Love you forever and forever
Love you with all my heart
Love you whenever we're together
Love you when we're apart

And when at last I find you
Your song will fill the air
Sing it so loud I can hear you
Make it easy to be near you
For the things you do endear you to me

Ah, you know I will
I will

Overall Meaning

In Melberg Rose's song "I Will," the lyrics tell a story of unrequited love and undying devotion. The first verse sets the stage with the singer admitting that they have loved the object of their affection for an unknown amount of time - possibly even a lifetime. Despite this passage of time, their love has not waned in the slightest. They are willing to wait for as long as it takes for their love to be reciprocated, even if it means living a lonely life.

The second verse goes on to reveal that the singer and the subject of their love have never actually met. This mystery person remains nameless, but it doesn't matter to the singer. They will always feel the same way about them, regardless of whether or not they ever learn their name or meet them in person. The chorus is a testament to the depth of the singer's feelings. They love this person with all their heart, and this love will endure whether they are together or apart.

The final verse offers a glimmer of hope that the singer's love will one day be returned. They envision a scenario where they finally find this person, and their song fills the air. This song serves as a beacon of sorts - a way for the singer to find the one they've been searching for. They want this person to sing it loud enough so that they can hear it and be drawn closer. The final line of the song shows once again the singer's unwavering commitment: "Ah, you know I will. I will."

Line by Line Meaning

Who knows how long I've loved you
I have loved you for an unknown amount of time

You know I love you still
I still love you despite everything

Will I wait a lonely lifetime
I am willing to wait for you forever

If you want me to, I will
If you need me, I will always be here for you

For if I ever saw you
I may have seen you before but don't remember

I didn't catch your name
I don't know who you are but it doesn't matter to me

But it never really mattered
Your name or anything doesn't matter as I will always love you

I will always feel the same
My love for you will never change

Love you forever and forever
I will love you for all eternity

Love you with all my heart
My love for you comes from the depths of my heart

Love you whenever we're together
My love for you grows even more when we're together