Interpretation
The song 'I Will Always Love You', performed by
Whitney Houston, is an emotional ballad that speaks about deep love and separations. Each verse and each stanza convey a message of farewell, affection, and wishes for the future.
In the first verse '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.', the singer shows that she has decided to end her relationship because she believes she would only be in the other person's way. She explains that despite her decision to go, she will always think of that person.
The chorus 'And I will always love you. Will always love you. You, my darling, you.' is a powerful message of eternal love. Despite the separation, she assures that her love for the person will always endure.
In the second verse '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.', she shares that she is only taking the bittersweet memories and asks the person not to cry. She accepts that she is not what the other person needs.
In the third verse 'I hope life treats you kind, And I hope you have all you dreamed of. And I wish for you joy and happiness. But above all this, I wish you love.', the singer wishes happiness for the future. She hopes that life will be kind to the person and that all their dreams come true. She wishes them joy and happiness, but above all, love.
The song ends with the repetition of the chorus 'And I will always love you. I will always love you.', emphasizing the singer's eternal love, regardless of the separation. The song is thus a moving expression of unconditional love and the desire for the happiness of the loved one, even if one cannot be part of that happiness.