I Will Always Love You
Pam Hall Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to Pam Hall's song I Will Always Love You express the bittersweet emotions of a person who must depart from a loved one, but still has powerful feelings for them. The opening line, "If I should stay, well I would only be in your way," is a poignant acknowledgement that the singer's presence in the other person's life may not be healthy or conducive to their growth. However, the singer also admits that "I'll think of you each step of my way," indicating the depth of their attachment to the other person.
The chorus of the song, "I will always love you," is a declaration of enduring affection, despite the separation. The singer recognizes that the memories they share are "bitter-sweet," implying both joy and sadness. The second verse heightens the emotional complexity of the song, with the singer essentially telling the other person that they are not the right fit for them. "We both know that I'm not what you need," they say, but still cling to the idea of ongoing love and care.
The final verse offers well-wishes to the other person, expressing the hope that their life will be filled with joy, happiness, and most importantly, love. The power of the song lies in its ability to convey deep and conflicting emotions with simplicity and sincerity, making it a timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
If I should stay
If I happen to want to stay with you
Well, I would only be in your way
My staying with you will not help you because I cause problems
And so I'll go, but yet I know
I will leave, but I know that
That I'll think of you each step of my way
I will think of you every step of the journey
And I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
Bitter-sweet memories
These memories are both happy and sad
That's all I have, and all I'm taking with me
All I have are memories to take with me
Good-bye, oh, please don't cry
Goodbye, please don't cry
Cause we both know that I'm not
You know that I'm not what you need
What you need
You need something more than I can offer you
And I hope life, will treat you kind
I hope life will be good to you
And I hope that you have all
I hope you have everything
That you ever dreamed of
Everything you have ever dreamed of
Oh, I do wish you joy
I wish you joy
And I wish you happiness
I wish you happiness
But above all this
But most of all
I wish you love
I wish you find love
I love you, I will always love
I love you, I will always love
I, I will always, always love you
I will always, always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dolly Parton
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Jared
on Dear Boopsie
Totally creative.
Jerry
on Dear Boopsie
I really really love the song and the qords too