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What does it mean?
This lyric expresses a romantic commitment, promising to spend one’s life with a loved one if the love is genuine.
In plain terms
The singer promises to stay with someone if their love is true.
What can you take from it?
True love earns a lifetime of companionship.

Where it applies

  • dating
  • marriage
  • confession

Putting it to work

  • reaffirming relationship vows
  • expressing commitment

Questions to consider

  • What conditions make you promise forever?
  • Can love be true if only one person says so?

Another view

The promise assumes the relationship is mutual and safe which may not be true.

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