My Love Is Your Love
Whitney Huston Lyrics
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And I'm standin' on the front line
And the Lord asks me what I did with my life
I will say I spent it with you
If I wake up in World War 3
I see destruction and poverty
And I feel like I want to go home
'Cause your love is my love
And my love is your love
It would take an eternity to break us
And the chains of Amistad couldn't hold us
'Cause your love is my love
And my love is your love
It would take an eternity to break us
And the chains of Amistad couldn't hold us
If I lose my fame and fortune
And I'm homeless on the street
And I'm sleepin' in Grand Central Station
It's okay if you're sleepin' with me
As the years they pass us by
We stay young through each other's eyes
And no matter how old we get
It's okay as long as I got you babe
'Cause your love is my love
And my love is your love
It would take an eternity to break us
And the chains of Amistad couldn't hold us
'Cause your love is my love
And my love is your love
It would take an eternity to break us
And the chains of Amistad couldn't hold us
If I should die this very day
Don't cry, cause on earth we wasn't meant to stay
And no matter what the people say
I'll be waiting for you after Judgement Day
'Cause your love is my love
And my love is your love
It would take an eternity to break us
And the chains of Amistad couldn't hold us
'Cause your love is my love
And my love is your love
It would take an eternity to break us
And the chains of Amistad couldn't hold us
Whitney Houston's hit song "My Love Is Your Love" is widely regarded as a love song. The song was released in 1999 and it addresses different scenarios in which the singer and her lover face challenges.
The first scenario painted in the song is that of judgment day. The singer wonders what she would say if faced with judgment when the Lord asks what she did with her life. The answer would be that she spent it with her lover. Here, Whitney is saying that her love is so strong that it defines her life, and it would be her main achievement on judgment day.
The second scenario paints a picture of world war 3- a time of destruction and poverty that leaves her desolate and lonely. Nevertheless, she would not feel alone, she still has her lover with her. The problem-free philosophy of the singer is simply that nothing else matters as long as she has her partner's love, and this love is enough to carry them through any crisis.
Overall the song serves as a testament of the strength of love and the unbreakable bond between two people. Whitney’s lyrics reveal realistic views in relations to emotions of love, life, and death.
Line by Line Meaning
If tomorrow is Judgement Day
If the end of the world were to happen tomorrow
And I'm standin' on the front line
And I'm facing the end with bravery
And the Lord asks me what I did with my life
And God asks me how I spent my life
I will say I spent it with you
I will say that my life was well spent because of our love
If I wake up in World War 3
If I were to wake up in a post-apocalyptic world
I see destruction and poverty
I see a world in ruins and devastation
And I feel like I want to go home
And I feel overwhelmed and just want to be comforted
It's okay if you're comin' with me
As long as I have you with me, I can face anything
'Cause your love is my love
Our love is mutual and unbreakable
And my love is your love
We share an intense and unbreakable love
It would take an eternity to break us
Nothing can ever come in between us or break our bond
And the chains of Amistad couldn't hold us
Our love is as strong as the spirit of freedom from slavery represented by Amistad's chains
If I lose my fame and fortune
If I were to lose my wealth and success
And I'm homeless on the street
And I find myself without a place to live
And I'm sleepin' in Grand Central Station
And I'm forced to sleep in a public place
It's okay if you're sleepin' with me
As long as we have each other, we can face any circumstance
As the years they pass us by
As we grow old together
We stay young through each other's eyes
Our love keeps us youthful and alive
And no matter how old we get
And even as we age
It's okay as long as I got you babe
I will still be content and happy as long as I have you
If I should die this very day
If I were to die today
Don't cry, cause on earth we wasn't meant to stay
Don't mourn for me since we were never meant to stay on Earth forever
And no matter what the people say
And no matter what others may think or say
I'll be waiting for you after Judgement Day
I will await you in the afterlife beyond Judgment Day
Contributed by Muhammad J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ellaalston3237
Before my son passed away on Sept 13th, 2023... he spoke of this song to me. I will always cherish this. Rest in peace my Love. Missing you dearly. ❤️🙏😥
@opeyemmzydangana
❤. Rest in peace dear son🙏
@fangirlie444
May he forever rest in peace. My thoughts are with you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss ❤
@claudefrancis9128
So sad and sorry to hear that. How did he died? May you be strong and may he rest in peace ❤
@ellaalston3237
@@fangirlie444 stage 4 thyroid cancer😥..
@FPVDRE
awww sending blesses stay strong always in your heart remember that never gone sis 🙏
@ChristmasSongs999
Another masterpiece. She said if I should die this very day, don’t cry cause on earth we weren’t meant to stay. We’re not crying Whitney, we’re still here enjoying your timeless music.
@FPVDRE
amen to that
@user-sw5vl2mn3e
Agreed 🤝
@sheisraeldaughterofyhwh2198
Stepping into 2024, I am still listening to this❤ my mom used to sing this to me as a girl. Now I sing it to my daughter and sons.