I'll Love You Till I Die
The Pirates Lyrics


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Now that you've come back home to me
I don't care what the people say

'Cause I'm gonna love you (Love you 'til I die)
Hey, love you baby (Love you 'til I die)
With every little breath that I take
I'm gonna love you, mama (Love you 'til I die)
Hey, just as long as I can see you now (Love you 'til I die)
As long as you stay with me, baby (Love you 'til I die)

Well, I put on my faith in you
If you ever leave me, my whole life would be through
But right now I'm gonna love you (Love you)
Hey hey hey yeah yeah (Love you, love you)

I'm gonna love you right now (Love you 'til I die)
Yeah, love you baby (Love you 'til I die)
Yeah, each and every day I'm gonna love you (Love you 'til I die)

Just as long as I can put my arms around you
I'm gonna love you (Love you 'til I die)
Yeah, loving you (Love you 'til I die)

Well, I put on every bit of my faith in you
If you ever leave me, my whole life would be through
But right now I'm gonna love you (Love you)
Hey hey hey, yeah (Love you, love you)

I'll love you right now (Love you 'til I die)
Yeah, love you right now (Love you 'til I die)
All you have to do is keep on loving me, baby




And I'll love you (Love you 'til I die)
Yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

In "I'll Love You 'Til I Die" by The Pirates, the singer expresses their unwavering love for their partner. They declare that they don't care what others say about their partner and their love for them. The singer affirms that they will love their partner until they die and puts all their faith in the relationship. The singer promises to love their partner every day, as long as they can see them and hold them close.


The lyrics of the song are simple and direct, expressing the depth of the singer's love for their partner. The song conveys the theme of unconditional love, where the singer promises to love their partner no matter what happens. The song portrays a sense of commitment, faithfulness, and devotion towards their loved one.


The repetition of the phrase "Love you 'til I die" emphasizes the message of eternal love and commitment. The chorus is catchy, and the lyrics are easy to sing along, making them memorable. The song's slower tempo and melody create an emotional and romantic atmosphere that mirrors the theme of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Now that you've come back home to me
Now that you've returned to me, I feel complete and happy.


I don't care what the people say
I don't care what others think or say about us, because my love for you is strong and true.


'Cause I'm gonna love you (Love you 'til I die)
My love for you will never cease, it will last until the end of my life.


Hey, love you baby (Love you 'til I die)
Expressing love and commitment to my beloved partner until the end of our lives.


With every little breath that I take
My love for you is constant and ever-present, as essential as the air I breathe.


I'm gonna love you, mama (Love you 'til I die)
Addressing my partner with affection and assuring them that my love for them is unwavering and steadfast.


Hey, just as long as I can see you now (Love you 'til I die)
As long as I can be with you and have you in my life, my feelings for you will never waver.


As long as you stay with me, baby (Love you 'til I die)
My love for you will continue for as long as we are together, because you are my everything.


Well, I put on my faith in you
I trust you completely and have faith in our love and the happiness it brings.


If you ever leave me, my whole life would be through
If you were to ever leave me, my world would fall apart and I would be devastated.


But right now I'm gonna love you (Love you)
Despite any doubts or fears, I am determined to love you in this moment and cherish our time together.


I'm gonna love you right now (Love you 'til I die)
My love for you is immediate and everlasting, and will never fade away.


Yeah, love you baby (Love you 'til I die)
Affectionate expression of committed love and devotion to my partner until the end of my life.


Yeah, each and every day I'm gonna love you (Love you 'til I die)
My love for you is a daily commitment, and will continue until the end of my life.


Just as long as I can put my arms around you
As long as I can hold you close, my love for you will remain strong and enduring.


I'm gonna love you (Love you 'til I die)
Affirmation of my unyielding love and devotion to my partner, even to the end of my days.


Well, I put on every bit of my faith in you
I have complete trust and confidence in you, and believe in the strength and longevity of our love.


All you have to do is keep on loving me, baby
Reassurance to my partner that all they need to do is love me, and my love for them will remain true and unwavering.


And I'll love you (Love you 'til I die)
Promise of everlasting love and dedication to my partner, even beyond death.


Yeah yeah
Expression of joy, happiness, and contentment in our love and relationship.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLARENCE PAUL, CLARENCE O. PAUL

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jaylene.turner6524

When things got so bad,
Berry Gordy suggested that
the Temptations changed their name to the Pirates to see if it made a difference.

This song and
“Mind Over Matter” didn’t do well,
and they changed back to
the Temptations.

And as we all know,
things got better in the years that came.



All comments from YouTube:

@jamilahghafar

I love Paul Williams ❤️

@livetothelimitx967

Surprised to learn that this song flopped back then! I actually like this! Thanks for Sharing!

@renaissanceman165

This song has that same sound as Ray Charles' "Drown In My Own Tears". Paul Williams was the Man. A Lot of people not familiar with the pre Temps and early Temptations work don't realize how outstanding a vocalist the man was. Even during their "psychedelic period" some listeners thought they were hearing Dennis Edwards' voice on songs when it was actually Paul sharing lead vocals. Check it Out! Ciao!!!

@jodysmith7934

So fantastic!!!! The great Paul Williams!!!!

@Tarantulisimo

"Mr. Gordy said, 'Wait outside until he's ready for you -- & he also said come up with a new name'."

@edwardcuneo5294

I love The Pirates. The Primes was also cool.

@elisa412

fantastic ~ The Temptations  Thanks for sharing...beautiful ballad 

@Choock5219

My Pleasure....Glad you liked it

@mickiyelly1960

A great find!  Nothing like soulful singing!

@prestonbarnes1796

Paul Williams!

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