"I Will" is a song written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon/McCartney)… Read Full Bio ↴"I Will" is a song written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon/McCartney) and recorded by The Beatles for their 1968 album The Beatles. It features McCartney on lead vocal, guitar, and "vocal bass".

A love song for Paul McCartney's future wife Linda Eastman, I Will was one of the songs worked on by The Beatles and their associates while in Rishikesh, India. Although the music came together fairly easily, the words were worked on in India, and remained unfinished even as recording began back in London.

I Will
The Beatles Lyrics

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Who knows how long I've loved you
You know I love you still
Will I wait a lonely lifetime
If you want me to, I will

For if I ever saw you
I didn't catch your name
But it never really mattered

I will always feel the same

Love you forever and forever
Love you with all my heart
Love you whenever we're together
Love you when we're apart

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
Ah, you know I will
I will

Mmm-mmm
Da-da-da-da-da-da-da

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Beatles' song "I Will" express a deep and unwavering commitment to love. The first verse sets the stage for a relationship that has endured for an unknown period of time; the singer acknowledges that they have loved their partner for so long that they cannot even quantify it. Despite this lengthy devotion, the singer is willing to wait for their partner as long as necessary, even if it means living a lonely life. The second verse speaks to the inexplicable nature of love; despite never knowing their partner's name the singer's feelings have always remained constant.

The chorus is an affirmation of the singer's love, stating that they will love their partner forever and with all of their heart. The love is not only expressed in moments of togetherness, but also when they are apart. The third verse adds an element of longing, with the singer speaking of a future meeting where their partner's song will fill the air. They eagerly await the day when they can hear their partner sing and be near them, for the things they do endear them to the singer. The repetition of "I will" throughout the song serves as a powerful statement of the singer's unyielding devotion.

Overall, "I Will" is a beautiful testament to enduring love. The lyrics speak to a deep emotional attachment that remains strong over time and distance. It is a song about patience, commitment, and the power of love to endure.

Line by Line Meaning

Who knows how long I've loved you
I can't accurately recall how long I have felt deep affection for you

You know I love you still
Despite the passage of time, my feelings of love for you persist

Will I wait a lonely lifetime
If it's necessary to wait an extended period of time for you, I will endure loneliness

If you want me to, I will
I am completely committed to you, so whatever you desire is what I will do

For if I ever saw you
In the event that I have previously encountered you

I didn't catch your name
I never obtained your personal identification

But it never really mattered
Your name did not affect my feelings for you

I will always feel the same
My unchanging love for you will remain forever

Love you forever and forever
My love for you will continue eternally

Love you with all my heart
I love you with the utmost intensity

Love you whenever we're together
Our time spent together only deepens my love for you

Love you when we're apart
Even when we are separated, my love for you doesn't diminish

And when at last I find you
When I finally locate you

Your song will fill the air
Your presence will bring joy to my world

Sing it loud so I can hear you
Express your emotions with vigor so that I can perceive them clearly

Make it easy to be near you
Simplify the process of being close to you

For the things you do endear you to me
I admire you deeply for your actions and qualities

Ah, you know I will
You can trust that I will do what I have promised

I will
I have given my word, and I will follow through

Mmm-mmm
Vocals and melody

Da-da-da-da-da-da-da
Vocals and melody

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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