I Will Always Love You
Whitney Houston feat. Faith Evans & Kelly Price Lyrics
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So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way
And I will always love you
I will always love you
You, my darling you, hm
That is all I'm taking with me
So, goodbye
Please, don't cry
We both know I'm not what you, you need
And I will always love you
I will always love you, you
I hope life treats you kind
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of
And I wish to you joy and happiness
But above all this, I wish you love
And I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I will always love you
I, I will always love you
You, darling, I love you
Ooh, I'll always, I'll always love you
Whitney Houston’s iconic song “I Will Always Love You” is a love ballad with bittersweet undertones. At the surface, the song tells the story of a woman who is leaving a man she loves because she knows she isn’t what he needs. The opening lines “If I should stay, I would only be in your way. So I’ll go, but I know. I’ll think of you every step of the way” tell us that she is leaving him to let him live his life without her, but she knows that he’ll be on her mind every day. The repeated chorus line “And I will always love you” emphasizes that even though they can’t be together, her love for him will always remain.
The verses that follow make it clear that the woman knows she needs to leave, as she is not what the man needs in his life. She acknowledges that they both know this, and says her goodbyes: “Bittersweet memories, that is all I’m taking with me. So goodbye, please don’t cry. We both know I’m not what you need.” These lyrics showcase not only the selflessness of the woman but also the pain she feels at having to leave someone she loves.
The last verse brings the song to a hopeful end. The woman tells the man that she hopes for happiness and love for him, even if it’s not with her. “I hope life treats you kind, and I hope you have all you’ve dreamed of. And I wish to you joy and happiness, but above all this, I wish you love.” The final chorus lines “I will always love you” emphasize that her love for him will always remain, even if they can’t be together.
Line by Line Meaning
If I should stay, I would only be in your way
If I remain, I will hinder your progress
So I'll go, but I know
Therefore, I must leave
I'll think of you every step of the way
But you will be on my mind
And I will always love you
Despite everything, I will forever love you
You, my darling you, hm
You are the one I love, my darling
Bittersweet memories
I take away only mixed emotions
That is all I'm taking with me
Those emotions are all that remains
So, goodbye
Farewell
Please, don't cry
I implore you not to cry
We both know I'm not what you, you need
We both understand that I am not what you require
I hope life treats you kind
I want life to be good to you
And I hope you have all you've dreamed of
You achieve everything you've ever desired
And I wish to you joy and happiness
I wish happiness and joy for you
But above all this, I wish you love
But, more than anything, I want you to experience true love
I will always love you
I will always hold love for you
You, darling, I love you
My darling, I love you
Ooh, I'll always, I'll always love you
I will keep loving you eternally
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dolly Parton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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March 10 ❤
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March 18th currently listening ❤
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After that Kelly Price story, I FLEW here on Whitney's private jet😂
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Who's playin' and bumpin' this song non stop in 2024!??????
Kelly got this one ❤
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I’m with you
@electric1503
Kelly did her THANG! def a top 10 r&b song of all time.
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Everydayyyyy🎉🎉