The Vow
Ruthanne Lyrics
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Do the rivers flood and the ocean dries
Hand in hand under the falling sky
I will love you
When I'm oh so old and I lose my mind
I'll still look at you like it's the first time
So many say it and it's all a lie
But I will love you
You are the reason I make it through the day
You gimme the reason, oh, to better all my ways
The beauty goes, the money's spent
And everything else fades away
You are my constant, mm
When we've walked the Earth every inch and mile
Laughed so hard until we cried
Through every trial and every trial
I will love you
'Cause you are the reason I make it through the day
You gimme the reason, oh, to better all my ways
The beauty goes, the money's spent
And everything else fades away
You are my constant, mm
You are my constant, mm
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
I will love you
When time is up and the sun it dies
Do the rivers flood and the ocean dries
Hand in hand under the falling sky
I will love you
The lyrics to Ruthanne's song "The Vow" speaks of everlasting love. It paints a picture of a love that will continue through time even when everything else fades away. The opening lines of "When time is up and the sun it dies, Do the rivers flood and the ocean dries" suggest a time when everything has come to an end, but the love between two people remains unbroken. The singer also talks about growing old together and still looking at each other as if it's the first time. This type of love is constant, and despite the hardships, trials, and fleeting nature of everything else in life, the love between two people endures.
The repetition of the lines, "You are the reason I make it through the day, You give me the reason, oh, to better all my ways," reinforces the idea that love is a stronghold that helps us navigate the challenges of life. The lyrics are simplistic yet powerful, and the melody is a perfect complement to the heartfelt words. "The Vow" is a timeless love song that captures the essence of true love that will last a lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
When time is up and the sun it dies
Even when life comes to an end and everything fades away
Do the rivers flood and the ocean dries
Even if natural disasters occur and the world falls apart
Hand in hand under the falling sky
Side by side, together through it all
I will love you
My love for you will never falter
When I'm oh so old and I lose my mind
Even during the challenges of aging and dementia
I'll still look at you like it's the first time
My love for you will remain fresh and new
So many say it and it's all a lie
Others may make empty promises, but not me
But I will love you
My love for you is true and enduring
You are the reason I make it through the day
Your love and support give me strength
You gimme the reason, oh, to better all my ways
Your love helps me become a better person
The beauty goes, the money's spent
Material wealth and physical beauty are fleeting
And everything else fades away
Only true love lasts forever
You are my constant, mm
You are my rock, my unwavering support
When we've walked the Earth every inch and mile
Together, we will share every moment of life
Laughed so hard until we cried
Joyfully embracing every moment with you
Through every trial and every trial
Enduring every challenge with you by my side
Oh oh oh
Expressing my joy and happiness with you
I will love you
My love for you is unbreakable, forever
Writer(s): Darren Lewis, Ruth Anne Cunningham, Tunde Babalola
Contributed by James T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.