It has been recorded by many different artists and was ranked among Rolling Stone 's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time at #125. The song is notable for being the first song to reach #1 in the US by an all-girl group.
At Carole King's home, in the Laurel Canyon section of Los Angeles, her doorbell rang the title of the song.
The Shirelles released their version as Scepter single 1211, with "Boys" on the B-side. The single's first pressing was simply "Tomorrow" then lengthened later. When first presented with the song, lead singer Shirley Owens (later known as Shirley Alston-Reeves) did not want to record it, because she thought it was "too country." She relented after a string arrangement was added.
In 1961, the song went to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. However, Owens recalled on Jim Parsons' syndicated oldies radio program, Shake Rattle Showtime, that some radio stations had banned the record because they had felt the lyrics were too sexually charged.
This version of the song is currently ranked as the 101st greatest song of all time, as well as the best song of 1960, by Acclaimed Music.[1]
Will You Love Me Tomorrow
The Shirelles Lyrics
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You give your love so sweetly
Tonight, the light of love is in your eyes
But will you love me tomorrow?
Is this a lasting treasure
Or just a moment's pleasure?
Can I believe the magic of your sighsWill you still love me tomorrow?
Tonight, with words unspoken
You said that I'm the only one
But will my heart be broken
When the night (when the night)
Meets the morning sun?
I'd like to know that your love
Is a love I can be sure of
So tell me now and I won't ask again
Will you still love me tomorrow?
So tell me now and I won't ask again
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me
The Shirelles's song "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" is a timeless classic that reflects on the fear and uncertainty that can come with falling in love. The lyrics showcase the vulnerability of the singer, who is expressing their concern that their lover's affection may not be lasting or sincere.
The first verse of the song sets a romantic, almost dreamlike tone, with the singer basking in the glow of their partner's love. However, this blissful feeling is soon met with doubt and apprehension in the second verse, where the singer questions whether their love will last beyond the present moment.
In the final verse, the singer pleads with their lover to reassure them of the sincerity of their affection, expressing a desire for long-lasting love that they can rely on.
Throughout the song, the melody and instrumentation lend a hauntingly beautiful quality to the lyrics, amplifying the sense of longing and uncertainty that the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight, you're mine, completely
You are with me now, giving me all your attention and affection.
You give your love so sweetly
You express your feelings for me so charmingly and warmly.
Tonight, the light of love is in your eyes
I can see the passion and tenderness in your gaze, reflecting your love for me.
But will you love me tomorrow?
I am uncertain of your commitment to our love, wondering if it will last beyond this moment.
Is this a lasting treasure
I wonder if what we have will endure the test of time.
Or just a moment's pleasure?
Perhaps what we feel is only temporary and won't have any long-lasting meaning.
Can I believe the magic of your sighs
I question if the sweet nothings you whisper to me are genuine or just manipulative words of affection.
Will you still love me tomorrow?
I need to know if your love for me is strong enough to withstand the uncertainties of the future.
Tonight, with words unspoken
We share a moment of intimacy without having to say anything out loud.
You said that I'm the only one
You made me feel special, like I am the most important person in your life.
But will my heart be broken
I worry that my emotions might get hurt if you don't feel the same way tomorrow as you do tonight.
When the night (when the night)
Amidst the darkness of the night,
Meets the morning sun?
When daylight comes and the night ends, will the feelings we share still remain?
I'd like to know that your love
I yearn to be reassured that your love for me is solid and will not waver.
Is a love I can be sure of
I want to have peace of mind, knowing that our love is something real and not just a fleeting emotion.
So tell me now and I won't ask again
This is important to me and I need to hear it from you, so I won't stop asking until I get an answer.
Will you still love me tomorrow?
I need to be certain that our love will endure beyond this moment and continue into the future.
Will you still love me tomorrow?
I am asking you if you will still love me once the thrill of tonight is gone and the reality of tomorrow sets in.
Will you still love me
I need to be reassured of your love, that it is something real and not just temporary.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gerry Goffin, Carole King
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Bar-B.
I can't believe how WONDERFUL they are....😭😭😭
@courregeaaron947
they sure were
@courregeaaron947
i get emotional thinking that it's gone now
@ivangranger8494
@@courregeaaron947So talented, and a Joy to listen too.
@mimimutti8760
😢 just great right? ❤🎉
@gaynorpatterson2915
They were so beautiful 😊
@Steph_cdn
Perfection, they don’t make music like this anymore.
@burenhill6837
I remember that song was popular in about 1961 when I was a junior in high school
@omarivandavila
You were soo lucky to be young on those amazing years!!
@charchar4907
I was in the 6th grade. This song has been played over and over the following years. I fell in love with these “love songs.” And there were many, many of them