I'll Be Around
Sarah Vaughan & Quincy Jones Lyrics

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I'll be around
No matter how
You treat me now
I'll be around from now on

Your latest love
Can never last
And when it's past

I'll be around when he's gone

Goodbye again
And if you find a love like mine
Just now and then
Oh, drop a line to say you're feeling fine

And when things go wrong
Perhaps you'll see
You're meant for me
So I'll be around when he's gone

Goodbye again
And if you find a love like mine
Just now and then
Oh, drop a line to say your feeling fine

And when things go wrong
Perhaps you'll see

You're meant for me
So I'll be around when he's gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sarah Vaughan and Quincy Jones's song "I'll Be Around" speaks about a love that never dies. The song's message conveys the singer's unwavering loyalty and commitment to a lover who treated her poorly in the past or might do so in the future. Despite the love interest's fickle heart, Vaughan conveyed that she would be there no matter how they treated her in the past, present, and future. The lyrics also suggest a subtle suggestion to the singer's love interest, indicating that the latest love won't last but that she'll be there, waiting to pick up the pieces when things fall apart.

The song is a beautiful rendition that evokes feelings of love, longing, and unwavering commitment. The lyrics are rich with meaning and bring to life the unsung depths of love, loss, and loyalty. Vaughan's voice is velvety, soft, and expressive, bringing to life the words of the song and invoking feelings of warmth and intimacy.

The chorus of the song, "I'll be around when he's gone," is a powerful statement that speaks of holding fort while waiting for love to come back. The song's final verse speaks of hope, reminding her lover that they might come back to her, and she'll be there waiting, unwavering in her love. In conclusion, "I'll Be Around" is a timeless classic that speaks of love, hope, and loyalty, and its meaning echoes through the ages.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll be around
The singer promises to be present and available.

No matter how / You treat me now
The singer will remain present despite any hardship or difficult treatment.

I'll be around from now on
The singer's presence is not temporary but long-term.

Your latest love / Can never last / And when it's past
The artist suggests that the addressee's fleeting romantic relationships will ultimately end.

I'll be around when he's gone
The artist will still be present even after the addressee's current romantic relationship ends.

Goodbye again
The singer has had to say goodbye before.

And if you find a love like mine / Just now and then / Oh, drop a line to say you're feeling fine
The singer hopes the addressee will find a similar love and keep in touch.

And when things go wrong / Perhaps you'll see / You're meant for me / So I'll be around when he's gone
The artist believes that if the addressee's other relationships fail, they may realize their true feelings and choose the artist instead.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES JACKSON, MARVIN JEROME YANCY

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