I Will Always Love You
Whitney Huston Lyrics


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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

And I will always love you
I will always love you
You, my darling you, mm

Bittersweet memories
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




Darling, I love you
I'll always, I'll always love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Whitney Houston's "Theme From The Bodyguard" are about love, heartbreak, and the struggle that comes with knowing when to let go. The singer of the song has come to the realization that the relationship is not sustainable, and it is better to part ways before it hurts both of them. She acknowledges that if she stays, she will only be in his way, and it is better for them to end things. However, even though she's leaving, she can't help but think of him every step of the way.


The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, as it is a declaration of an eternal love that transcends distance and separation. The singer wants her beloved to know that even though they are parting ways, she will always love him. The line "I will always love you" is repeated several times to emphasize the depth and sincerity of the emotion. The song ends with the singer wishing her love well, hoping that he finds happiness and love in his life, even as she prepares to move on.


Line by Line Meaning

If I should stay
If I were to stay with you


I would only be in your way
I would be a burden to you if I stayed


So I'll go, but I know
Therefore, I am leaving you, but I am aware


I'll think of you every step of the way
That I will keep you in my heart every step of my journey


And I will always love you
I will forever love you


You, my darling you, mm
You, the one I endear, oh


Bittersweet memories
I am taking with me memories that are both happy and saddened


That is all I'm taking with me
The only possession I am taking is my reminiscence


So goodbye, please don't cry
Farewell, I implore you not to shed tears


We both know I'm not what you, you need
Both of us acknowledge that I am not what you require


I hope life treats you kind
I desire life to be kind to you


And I hope you have all you've dreamed of
I desire for you to attain all your aspirations


And I wish to you joy and happiness
Moreover, I wish for you to obtain gaiety and bliss


But above all this, I wish you love
But most significantly, I wish you love


Darling, I love you
Dearest, I embrace you


I'll always, I'll always love you
Without end, I will love you




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