I Worship You
The Little Willies Lyrics
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Still you're not satisfied
I paid the cost, I've loved, I've lost
But still I worship you
When we first fell in love we were always side by side
Never then did I think you'd go wrong
Then you started goin' out with the wrong kind of crowd
Well, I worship you and the things you do
Still you're not satisfied
I paid the cost, I've loved, I've lost
But still I worship you
I go back to the home and I lie awake 'til dawn
Still I can't get you out of my life
And my friends next day say what a price I must pay
Last night I saw someone with your wife
Well, I worship you and the things you do
Still you're not satisfied
I paid the cost, I've loved, I've lost
But still I worship you
I paid the cost, I've loved, I've lost
But still I worship you
The Little Willies's song "I Worship You" explores the theme of unconditional love and devotion that goes beyond reason and logic. The lyrics describe the singer's unwavering commitment to their significant other, despite their faults and indiscretions. The singer admits to having loved and lost, but still chooses to worship their loved one, implying a sense of reverence and respect for their existence.
The first verse establishes the singer's adulation for their loved one, highlighting the things they do that make them worthy of worship. However, despite the singer's efforts, their loved one remains unsatisfied, adding a layer of complexity to the relationship. The second verse alludes to the specific circumstances that have strained the relationship, such as the loved one's association with the wrong crowd and infidelity.
The chorus repeats the singer's decision to worship their loved one, emphasizing their sacrifice and highlighting the challenges that come with it. The final line suggests that their loved one is aware of the impact of their actions on the singer, but chooses to remain unresponsive, creating a sense of helplessness and resignation in the singer.
Overall, the song presents an intense and emotional portrayal of unconditional love, suggesting that it can be both a source of joy and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I worship you and the things you do
I hold you in such high regard, and deeply appreciate all of your actions and accomplishments.
Still you're not satisfied
Despite my admiration and compliments, you seem to be lacking contentment.
I paid the cost, I've loved, I've lost
I have invested significant emotional effort and experienced hardship while loving you, and faced the pain of losing you.
But still I worship you
Despite my struggles and unhappiness, my estimation of you remains the same.
When we first fell in love we were always side by side
In the beginning of our relationship, we were constantly and happily with one another.
Never then did I think you'd go wrong
I never expected that we would have problems or that you would make choices that would hurt us.
Then you started goin' out with the wrong kind of crowd
However, things changed when you began to associate yourself with negative influences.
To my sorrow I've found that you've gone
To my disappointment and sadness, you have become someone fundamentally different.
I go back to the home and I lie awake 'til dawn
I return to an empty house, tortured by loneliness and insomnia.
Still I can't get you out of my life
Despite wanting to move on, thoughts of you continuously haunt me.
And my friends next day say what a price I must pay
The day after my heartbreak, my friends comment on the cost of my emotional pain.
Last night I saw someone with your wife
I recently witnessed someone with whom you cheated on me.
I paid the cost, I've loved, I've lost
I paid a price for this relationship in love and sorrowful loss.
But still I worship you
Despite all that has happened, my reverence for you remains the same.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RALPH STANLEY
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