So, I wasn't necessarily going to do a V-Day love song, because that is almost too cliche, but when I watched this music video, I absolutely had to do it. V-Day's origins aren't really specifically known, but in my research, it seemed to be about "love in spite of." This video captures that perfectly, and the lyrics to the song are equally touching. So Happy Valentine's Day and I pray that you find love in spite of, even if it's self-love.
"Let me get this out the way so there ain't no complications later on for us, no. Look, I know things don't stay the same - people grow and seasons change, but when it comes to love don't you feel like you ever gotta worry about my feelings changing for you over time. Cuz when I say I'm here, girl, I mean it." The singer seems to be really setting some grounds in establishing the relationship to let his girl know that while things and people change, she can count on the love that he has to not do so. He wants to let her know that he is going to be there no matter what. [This makes even more sense in the context of the video, because it appears that his girl has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and something like that can definitely mean the end of a relationship.]
"So when the world and the odds are against us, you won't have to question. The answer is yes. When 2 or 3 years from now, you start having some doubts about if this love will last - the answer is yes. I'll still think you're beautiful, cuz I'm more attracted to what's inside of you. You don't have to guess. The answer is yes." He says that even when there are questions and obstacles and issues, he is one of the things that she won't have to worry about, because his answer to her will always be yes. Even down the road when things look different and it's not still the wonderful, honeymoon, giggly, exciting stuff at the beginning of a relationship, he will still be saying yes. Even if her physical appearance changes, he will still see her beauty, because it is inside of her, and that won't change. Because of that, she won't have to guess where he stands - the answer will still be yes.
"Cuz I love you, all I care about is your happiness, so the answer is yes. People just don't stick around - build you up and let you down, but I'm not one of those, no. I understand that you've been burned before. Honesty is what you deserve (so much more), and so that's what I'm giving you, girl." Since he loves her, his main concern is her happiness. While others have promised one thing and done something else, he knows that she needs love and honesty and faithfulness, and love will help him to happily provide these for her.
"Now, if you ask will I go when you need me most, the answer is no. I'm dedicated to what we have. But will I be here the way that I promise? I'll say with no fear - the answer is yes." He has decided that through it all, he is going to say. The hard times, the obstacles (and if we're looking at the example from the video - the chemo, the hair loss, the sickness), will not push him away. He is promising to stick by her and be faithful to the love that they have. He can confidently proclaim that, no matter what comes, his answer to remaining by her side and loving her through it all is yes...
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