I Guess I'll Always Love You
The Supremes Lyrics
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You've got the love I need
You've got the love I need
Open up your arms
And let me walk on in
Open up your heart
And let me live again
When you left you left with me
A dream no longer reality
I live the shadows of our past
With this love that's born to last
I guess I'll always love you
You've got the love I need
You've got the love I need
The only time I'm happy
Is when you're on my mind
Every day I live
All my love I give
I've been a thousand places
Seen your smile on a thousand faces
No matter what I try to do
I'm always dreaming of you
I guess I'll always love you
You've got the love I need
You've got the love I need
Every boy that passes by
I see your sparkle in his eye
Right away I stop and stare
Close my eyes and see you there
Whenever I feel almost free
Memories take hold of me
I love you now so much more
Than I ever did before
I guess I'll always love you
I guess I'll always love you
I guess I'll always love you
The lyrics to The Supremes's song "I Guess I'll Always Love You" express the singer's everlasting devotion to their lover. The song begins by stating that the singer will always love their partner because they possess the love that the singer needs to feel complete. The lyrics go on to plead with their lover to open up their arms and heart and allow the singer to be with them once again. The singer describes how they are haunted by memories of their past romance, but unable to let go of the love that still remains.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that the singer will always love their partner, followed by a verse describing how the singer cannot help but think of their lover all the time. The final verse states that every time the singer sees another man, they see their lover's "sparkle" in his eye and reminisce about their past. The song ends with a final declaration of the singer's eternal love.
Overall, the song captures the sentiment of being unable to let go of a past love, and holding onto the hope that it may one day be rekindled. The lyrics and melody are a perfect match for the lush, orchestral production that was typical of the Motown sound of the time.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess I'll always love you
No matter what happens, I will always love you.
You've got the love I need
Your love is essential to my happiness.
You've got the love I need
Your love fulfills my deepest desires.
Open up your arms
Welcome me back into your life.
And let me walk on in
Allow me to be a part of your life again.
Open up your heart
Let me be close to you emotionally.
And let me live again
Your love will bring me back to life.
When you left you left with me
Your memory stays with me even after you've gone.
A dream no longer reality
Our relationship is now a distant memory.
I live the shadows of our past
I can't escape the memories of our past relationship.
With this love that's born to last
Our love was meant to endure the test of time.
The only time I'm happy
I'm only happy when I think of you.
Is when you're on my mind
Thoughts of you bring me joy.
Every day I live
My life is defined by my love for you.
All my love I give
I give all my love to you, even when you're not there.
I've been a thousand places
I've traveled far and wide, but your memory remains.
Seen your smile on a thousand faces
I see your smile in the faces of strangers everywhere I go.
No matter what I try to do
I can't escape my feelings for you.
I'm always dreaming of you
You're constantly on my mind, even in my sleep.
Every boy that passes by
I see you in the faces of other men.
I see your sparkle in his eye
I see your beauty and charm reflected in others.
Right away I stop and stare
I can't help but be captivated by the reminder of you.
Close my eyes and see you there
I can picture you vividly in my mind's eye.
Whenever I feel almost free
Just when I think I'm over you,
Memories take hold of me
Memories of our past relationship flood back.
I love you now so much more
My love for you has only grown stronger over time.
Than I ever did before
I realize now how much you truly mean to me.
I guess I'll always love you
No matter what, my love for you will endure.
I guess I'll always love you
I know in my heart that I will never stop loving you.
I guess I'll always love you
My love for you is everlasting.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JR., BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD HOLLAND, EDWARD, JR. HOLLAND, LAMONT DOZIER, LAMONT HERBERT DOZIER
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