I Will
The Beatles攀 Lyrics

The Beatles' "I Will" is a love ballad that expresses devotion to a loved one over an indefinite time frame. The opening lines, "Who knows how long I've loved you / You know I love you still," set the tone for the song, suggesting that the singer has loved the person for an extended period of time, but the actual duration is unknown. The following lines, "Will I wait a lonely lifetime / If you want me to-- I will," exemplify the singer's commitment to the relationship; they are willing to wait for a long time for the person they love, regardless of how lonesome it may be.

The second verse highlights how fleeting the initial meeting might have been, with the words, "If I ever saw you / I didn't catch your name / But it never really mattered / I will always feel the same." This verse implies that the singer can still remember the encounter despite not having their lover's name. The chorus, "Love you forever and forever / Love you with all my heart / Love you whenever we're together / Love you when we're apart," further emphasizes the extent of love that the songwriter exhibits, with a focus on how much they love the person they sing to, anywhere and any time or circumstance.

The final verse has a more positive outlook, anticipating the joy of finally finding the person to whom the song is addressed. "And when at last I find you / Your song will fill the air / Sing it loud so I can hear you / Make it easy to be near you / For the things you do endear you to me / You know I will / I will." This last verse contains a recurring promise of devotion and a desire to be close to the person, hearing their voice and continuing to admire all they do to endear themselves to the singer. The song ends with a repetition of the main refrain, "I will."