When Will I Be Loved
The Everly Brothers Lyrics


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I've been made blue, I've been lied to
When will I be loved
I've been turned down, I've been pushed around
When will I be loved

When I meet a new girl that I want for mine
She always breaks my heart in two, it happens every time
I've been cheated, been mistreated
When will I be loved

When I meet a new girl that I want for mine
She always breaks my heart in two, it happens every time
I've been cheated, been mistreated
When will I be loved

When will I be loved





When will I be loved

Overall Meaning

The Everly Brothers' "When Will I Be Loved" is a confident expression of a man's desire for love and acceptance after enduring a series of heartbreaks, disappointments, and betrayals. The song opens by stating that the singer has experienced sadness, loneliness, and deception, all of which have made him feel "blue" and "lied to," leaving him wondering when he will find someone who truly cares about him. He longs to find someone who will love him in a sincere and honest way. However, his experiences with women have all been disappointing, as every time he meets someone new, he ends up getting his heart broken in two.


The chorus, "When will I be loved?" is a truthful and straightforward question that reveals the singer's desire for a stable, committed relationship. The verses speak to his frustration, confusion, and heartbreak. Despite his desire for love, he questions his own worth and why he always seems to end up in relationships with women who cheat, mistreat, or push him around. The singer is tired of the emotional toll of these experiences and wants nothing more than to find someone who will love him for who he is.


The song is a relatable expression of hurt and longing and is a testament to the universal desire for love and acceptance. It has since become one of The Everly Brothers' most popular songs, enduring as a beloved classic in the American pop canon.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been made blue, I've been lied to
I constantly feel sad and have been deceived by others.


When will I be loved
I am wondering when someone will truly care about me and treat me with love.


I've been turned down, I've been pushed around
I have faced rejection and have been treated poorly by others.


When I meet a new girl that I want for mine
Whenever I find a new love interest that catches my eye


She always breaks my heart in two, it happens every time
All of my romantic endeavors end in heartbreak, this is a continuous pattern.


I've been cheated, been mistreated
I have been wronged and treated unfairly by others in relationships.


When will I be loved
I am still waiting for true love and affection.


When will I be loved
I am still waiting for someone to show me real love.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Phil Everly

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Negan

I will never understand why decent songs can't be written today this is such a simple song and it beats any song written in 2019

I've been made blue, I've been lied to 
When will I be loved
I've been turned down, I've been pushed ?round
When will I be loved

When I meet a new girl that I want for mine
She always breaks my heart in two, it happens every time
I've been cheated, been mistreated
When will I be loved

When I meet a new girl that I want for mine
She always breaks my heart in two, it happens every time
I've been cheated, been mistreated
When will I be loved

When will I be loved

When will I be loved



All comments from YouTube:

Luca Rossi

Great harmonies and still sounding great in 2022. Quite likely one of the best sounding pair of voices that sang in the UK .

M D

And they were from the US

IowanMathew

Truly RIP to one of the greatest duos in music history.

Christophire Lad

The greatest duo

enemy of the state 357

heard first in 78 and as fresh as it was definitely 1 of the greatest duo's of all tymes i turn 50 2024 ❤❤❤

Great877

Amen

Sooz

The purest, clearest voices, impeccable harmonies and soOOOOoo handsome these two were a once in a lifetime phenomenon. They will never be duplicated.
Rest in Heaven Don and Phil and thank you.
Soundtrack of my youth 🎼🖤

cunard61

Some of the greatest harmonies ever recorded. Family harmony is impossible to beat.

Matthew Skiles

What an awesome song by the dynamic duo of Phil and Don Everly. RIP to the greatest duo harmony of all time.

MDR

Unique and Beautiful,makes your heart melt.Two of the most amazing singers in history. I was born in the 70s and remember my mum listenin to the everlys, their unique harmonies were unmatchable and still are.
I could listen to them sing all day, i just wish i could have seen them sing in concert here in the UK. So sad that phil is no longer with us. Rip

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