I Will Always Love You
Mirage Band Lyrics

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If I should stay
Well, I would only be in your way
And so I'll go, but yet I know
That I'll think of you each step of my way
And I will always love you
I will always love you
Bitter-sweet memories

That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
Cause we both know that I'm not
What you need

I will always love you
I will always love you

And I hope life, will treat you kind
And I hope that you have all
That you ever dreamed of
Oh, I do wish you joy
And I wish you happiness
But above all this
I wish you love
I love you, I will always love

I, I will always, always love you
I will always love you

I will always love you
I will always love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song 'I Will Always Love You' performed by the Mirage Band depict a bittersweet farewell that is both painful and beautiful at the same time. The song expresses the pain of leaving someone you love and the hope that the person you are leaving behind will find joy and happiness in the future. The repeated phrase, "I will always love you," signifies the eternal nature of the love shared between the two people.

The opening verse, "If I should stay / Well, I would only be in your way," portrays the singer's reluctance to stay and cause further pain to the one they love. They acknowledge that leaving may be the best course of action since staying would only prolong the inevitable. However, despite this decision, they express their love and promise that they will always hold their love for the person in their heart.

The following verse, "And I hope life, will treat you kind / And I hope that you have all / That you ever dreamed of," show the singer's sincere hope for their loved one to find happiness and fulfillment in their life, even if it is not with them. This expresses the genuine love that the singer feels even as they are leaving, and the desire for the other person's happiness.

Overall, the song I Will Always Love You by the Mirage Band portrays a powerful message of love and sacrifice. The lyrics depict a farewell that is both poignant and beautiful, expressing the depth of love shared between two people, even when they are no longer able to be together.

Line by Line Meaning

If I should stay
If I should continue to be with you

Well, I would only be in your way
Our relationship would hold you back from moving forward

And so I'll go, but yet I know
I must leave, but I'm aware

That I'll think of you each step of my way
I'll remember you every step of my journey

And I will always love you
Despite leaving, my love for you will remain

I will always love you
I will always have love for you

Bitter-sweet memories
My memories with you are both happy and sad

That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
My memories are all I have left to hold onto

Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
Saying goodbye is difficult, but I hope you won't cry

Cause we both know that I'm not
Because we both know I'm not the one for you

What you need
The person you need in your life