Joevanny
River Ratts Lyrics
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You know that I'll be next to you
Always watching for all of you
Don′t worry about me
I've lived enough
But my love lives for ever
No place I rather be right now
No other person has seen what we've seen together
Or what we been through
We been through
We been through
No place I rather be
No face I rather see
Only you.
No place I rather be
No face I rather see
Only you.
Always take in what keeps a fire burning
And keep the love alive
I′ll be a part of you forever
It′ll always be you and I.
I'll be a part of you forever
It′ll always be you and I.
The lyrics to "Joevanny" by River Ratts are a poignant reflection on the transcendent nature of love and companionship in the face of mortality. The singer begins by acknowledging the possibility of his own passing, but assures his loved ones that his love will endure even from beyond the grave. He vows to remain a watchful presence in their lives, ensuring that they are protected and cherished even in his absence. He insists that he has lived a full life, and therefore has no fear of death - all that matters now is the continuation of the love that has bound them together.
The chorus repeats the refrain that there is "no place I'd rather be" and "no face I'd rather see" than the person to whom the song is dedicated. This sentiment speaks to the depth of the singer's love and the sense of completeness that he feels in the presence of his loved one. The final stanza exhorts the listener to nurture the fire of love and maintain the bond that has sustained them, promising that the singer will always be a part of them and that their love will endure.
Line by Line Meaning
If I'm gone one day
In the case that I am not physically present with you at some point
You know that I'll be next to you
You can be assured that my spirit and my love will always be with you
Always watching for all of you
I will be keeping a vigilant eye over you all
Don't worry about me
There is no need to be concerned about my wellbeing or whereabouts
I've lived enough
I have experienced and accomplished all that I needed to in this life
But my love lives forever
The love that I have for you will never fade away
No place I rather be right now
I cannot imagine being anywhere else at this moment in time
No other person has seen what we've seen together
The unique experiences that we have shared can only be fully understood by us
We been through
We have encountered a lot of challenges and difficulties together
No face I rather see
There is no one else in this world that I want to see more than you
Always take in what keeps a fire burning
Always try to maintain the passion and the flame in our relationship
And keep the love alive
Make sure that our love for each other never dies
I'll be a part of you forever
I will always be with you in some capacity
It'll always be you and I
We will always be together
Writer(s): Jed Rangel
Contributed by Caleb K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.