I swear
Boyz II Men Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I swear by the moon and the stars in the skies
And I swear like the shadow that's by your side

I see the questions in your eyes
I know what's weighing on your mind
You can be sure I know my part

'Cause I'll stand beside you through the years

You'll only cry those happy tears
And though I made mistakes
I'll never break your heart

And I swear by the moon and the stars in the skies
I'll be there
I swear like a shadow that's by your side
I'll be there

For better or worse
Till death do us part
I'll love you with every beat of my heart
And I swear, ooh

I'll give you every thing I can
I'll build your dreams with these two hands
We'll hang some memories on the walls

And when (and when) just the two of us are there
You won't have to ask if I still care
'Cause as the time turns the page
My love won't age at all

And I swear (I swear) by the moon and the stars in the skies
I'll be there (I'll be there)
I swear (and I swear) like the shadow that's by your side
I'll be there (I'll be there)

For better or worse
Till death do us part
I'll love you with every beat of my heart
And I swear

And I swear (I swear) by the moon and the stars in the skies
I'll be there (I'll be there)
I swear like the shadow that's by your side
I'll be there (I'll be there)

For better or worse (better or worse)
Till death do us part (oh no)
I'll love you with every (every single) beat of my heart

I swear, I swear
Oh, I swear

Overall Meaning

In Boyz II Men's song "I Swear", the singer is making a promise, a vow to be with their loved one through thick and thin. The singer swears by the moon, the stars, and uses the image of being like a shadow that's always by their side, to show their commitment to always be there for their loved one. The singer acknowledges that their partner has doubts and insecurities and promises to be there and be their support system, through every happy and sad moment.

The singer also talks about building a life together and making memories, promising to be there through all the ups and downs of life, until death do them part. It's a powerful love song that speaks to the depths of commitment and devotion that two people can have for each other. The lyrics are simple, but the sentiment behind them is powerful enough to have made this song a classic.

Line by Line Meaning

I swear by the moon and the stars in the skies
I promise you with all my heart and soul by everything that I can perceive in this world

And I swear like the shadow that's by your side
I promise to stay beside you just like your shadow, never leaving your side

I see the questions in your eyes
I understand the doubts and uncertainties that bother you

I know what's weighing on your mind
I'm aware of the things that burden your thoughts

You can be sure I know my part
You can trust that I know what to do and will fulfill my duties

'Cause I'll stand beside you through the years
I will always be there standing by your side, through whatever comes our way in the future

You'll only cry those happy tears
I vow to bring only joy and happiness to your life

And though I made mistakes
Despite the mistakes I may have made in the past

I'll never break your heart
I promise to never hurt you or cause you any pain, emotionally or otherwise

For better or worse
Through the good times and the bad times

Till death do us part
Until the end of our lives, no matter what happens

I'll love you with every beat of my heart
I will love you with all my heart, until my very last breath

I'll give you everything I can
I will do whatever it takes to provide you with everything that you deserve

I'll build your dreams with these two hands
I promise to help you achieve your dreams and aspirations, using all my abilities and efforts

We'll hang some memories on the walls
We will cherish and preserve the memories we make together, with photos and other mementos

And when (and when) just the two of us are there
During those intimate moments, when we are alone together

You won't have to ask if I still care
You will never have to doubt my love and devotion for you

Cause as the time turns the page
As we grow old and time goes by

My love won't age at all
My love for you will always remain the same, never dwindling with time

I swear (I swear) by the moon and the stars in the skies
Once again, I promise with all my heart by everything in this world

I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll always be there for you

I swear (and I swear) like the shadow that's by your side
I promise to stand by you like a shadow, never leaving your side

For better or worse (better or worse)
In the good times and bad times, always and forever

Till death do us part (oh no)
Until the very end of our lives, despite any challenges that may come our way

I'll love you with every (every single) beat of my heart
I will love you with all my heart, through every moment of our lives together

I swear, I swear
I promise, I promise

Oh, I swear
I swear with all my heart and soul

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