Nevertheless
The Mills Brothers Lyrics


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Maybe I'm right, and maybe I'm wrong
Maybe I'm weak and maybe I'm strong
But nevertheless I'm in love with you

Maybe I'll win and maybe I'll lose
Maybe I'm in for crying the blues
But nevertheless I'm in love with you
Somehow I know at a glance
The terrible chances I'm taking
Fine at the start, then left with a heart that is breaking

Maybe I'll live a life of regret,
And maybe I'll give much more than I'll get
But nevertheless, I'm in love with you

Somehow I know at a glance
The terrible chances I'm taking
Fine at the start, then left with a heart that is breaking

Maybe I'll live a life of regret,
And maybe I'll give much more than I'll get
But nevertheless, I'm in love with you





But nevertheless, I'm in love with you

Overall Meaning

The Mills Brothers's song, "Nevertheless," is a poignant ballad about the struggles and uncertainties of love. The lyrics express the singer's uncertainty about the future of their love, acknowledging the potential for heartbreak and regret, but ultimately choosing to embrace their feelings nonetheless.


The first verse presents the singer's conflicting emotions - they are unsure of their strength and conviction, but nevertheless, they are in love. The second verse speaks to the risks and potential heartbreak involved in pursuing a relationship, but once again, the singer chooses to follow their heart. The final verse acknowledges the possible outcomes of their love, but ultimately affirms that their feelings are more important than any regret or disappointment that may come their way.


The line "fine at the start, then left with a heart that is breaking" is particularly poignant, encapsulating the bittersweet nature of love in just a few words. The overall message of the song is one of bravery and vulnerability - the singer acknowledges the risks and uncertainty of love, but chooses to embrace it regardless.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe I'm right, and maybe I'm wrong
I may not always make the correct decisions or choices


Maybe I'm weak and maybe I'm strong
At times, I may feel powerless or formidable


But nevertheless I'm in love with you
Regardless of my flaws, I am deeply in love with you


Maybe I'll win and maybe I'll lose
My future may hold victories or defeats


Maybe I'm in for crying the blues
There may be hardships and sorrows on my path


Somehow I know at a glance
I sense instinctively from the outset


The terrible chances I'm taking
The dangerous risks I assume


Fine at the start, then left with a heart that is breaking
Despite starting well, I may ultimately suffer heartbreak


Maybe I'll live a life of regret
I could possibly have a life filled with remorse


And maybe I'll give much more than I'll get
There's a chance I will sacrifice more than I will receive


But nevertheless, I'm in love with you
Even with uncertainties ahead, I remain devoted and enamored with you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bert Kalmar, Herman Ruby

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