I Will Always Love You
Vince Gill & Dolly Parton Lyrics
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Well I would only be in your way
And so I'll go, and yet I know
I'll think of you each step of the way
And I will always love you
I will always love you
That's all I'm taking with me
Good-bye, please don't cry
'Cause we both know that I'm not
What you need
But I will always love you
I will always love you
And I hope life, will treat you kind
And I hope that you have all
That you ever dreamed of
Oh I do wish you joy
And I wish you happiness
But above all this
I wish you love
I love you
I will always love you
I, I will always, always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
The lyrics of I Will Always Love You by Vince Gill and Dolly Parton are an ode to a past love. The singer of the song has come to the difficult decision to leave their lover, even though they still have deep feelings for them. The opening lines, "If I should stay, well I would only be in your way" express their understanding that they may not be the best thing for their lover anymore, even though they love them. The singer acknowledges that leaving will be hard, but it's necessary for both of them to move on.
The chorus, "And I will always love you, I will always love you," is the most memorable and emotional part of the song. The melody is haunting and the lyrics reveal the depth of the singer's love for their former partner. Through this repetition, the singer is almost convincing themselves that they will always love their former partner, no matter what.
The final verse of the song is the singer's farewell. They wish their partner well and hope that they find joy and love in the future. The repetition of "I will always love you" reinforces the idea that, even though they must part ways now, their love will never truly die. The song is a poignant reminder of the enduring power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
If I should stay
If I were to stay in your life
Well I would only be in your way
It would only cause trouble for you and your path in life
And so I'll go, and yet I know
Despite my departure, I still understand
I'll think of you each step of the way
That I will always keep you in my thoughts and heart
And I will always love you
My feelings of love for you will remain constant
Bitter-sweet memories
The emotions and recollections that come with leaving
That's all I'm taking with me
That's all I'm taking from our experiences together
Good-bye, please don't cry
Farewell, please don't shed tears for me
'Cause we both know that I'm not
For we both know that I am not
What you need
What you require in your life's journey
But I will always love you
But I will forever hold dear my love for you
And I hope life, will treat you kind
I hope that life treats you well
And I hope that you have all
And I hope that you receive everything
That you ever dreamed of
That your soul has ever desired
Oh I do wish you joy
I truly want you to experience happiness
And I wish you happiness
And I hope that you find contentment
But above all this
But most importantly
I wish you love
I yearn that you find love
I love you
I have deep affection for you
I will always love you
My love for you will always remain
I, I will always, always love you
I will, without fail, always be deeply in love with you
I will always love you
I will, until the end of time, cherish and love you
I will always love you
My sentiments of love towards you will never fade
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dolly Parton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
brucifer790
This is probably my favorite version of this song.
Claire Amer
Mine too
Teresa Jimenez
It doesnβt get better than this
Jeanette Wilson
THIS is the BEST version of this song
Jim Ollison
This song was playing on the radio as I held my motherβs hand when she slipped away losing the fight to Cancer in 97β. That afternoon is forever etched into my memory.
Mike Wheatley
It makes you cry. I remember my mom passing at home. It hurts so bad that I bury it in my mind. Then comes along this song on the radio this morning. And then see what you wrote. I hope we both see our mothers again. Take it easy.
Juliana Adams
What a voice, Vince! What a voice, Dolly! Magnificent! I've got chills.
Az Ashburn
My favourite version of this song. This is the best breakup song ever composed. When you know that the relationship has met the dead end and there is nothing that can be done to rectify the situation, the best thing to do is to let them go and wish them all the best. That's unconditional love. Very soothing yet emotionally intense at the same time.
Adam White
And it'll haunt you the rest of your life and that right there is an indisputable verdict
Helen Peirce
My late husband was the "Love of my life"..
The words in this beautiful song mean so much to me.
I had it played as we left the church after his funeral..π