Forever – English Lyrics

• By: Mariah Carey
• Album: Greatest Hits

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the timeless sentimentality of Mariah Carey's "Forever," a classic ballad that delves into the depths of enduring love. Explore the song's heartfelt lyrics and nostalgic sound, offering a glimpse into the language of lasting affection and the echoes of cherished memories. Experience how Carey's vocal prowess elevates this exploration of love's eternal flame.

[English]

(crowd cheers)

(romantic music)

(Mariah vocalizing)

♪ Those days of love are gone ♪

♪ Our time is through ♪

♪ Still I burn on and on ♪

♪ All of my life ♪

♪ Only for you ♪

♪ From now ♪

♪ Until forever ♪

♪ And ever my darling ♪

♪ Forever ♪

♪ You will always be the only one ♪

♪ You will always be the only one ♪

♪ As long as I shall live ♪

♪ I'll hold you dear ♪

♪ And I will reminisce ♪

♪ Of our love all through the years ♪

♪ From now until forever ♪

♪ And ever my darling ♪

♪ Forever ♪

♪ You will always be the only one ♪

♪ Yes, you will always be the only one ♪

♪ If you should ever need me ♪

♪ Unfailingly, I will return to your arms ♪

♪ And unburden your heart ♪

♪ And if you should remember, that we belong together ♪

♪ Never be ashamed, call my name ♪

♪ Tell me I'm the one you treasure ♪

♪ Forever and ever, my darling ♪

♪ Forever ♪

♪ You will always be the only one ♪

♪ You will always be the only one ♪

♪ Oh baby, you will always be the only one ♪

♪ You ♪

♪ You ♪

♪ You ♪

♪ You will always be the only one ♪

♪ Oh baby ♪

♪ You will always be the only one ♪

(crowd cheers)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
forever /ˈfɔːr.εvər/ C1	adverb - for an indefinite or infinite time noun - an indefinite or infinite time period
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - a strong feeling of affection for someone
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the period during which events happen before the present
burn /bɜːrn/ A2	verb - to cause something to heat up and glow, often with fire
life /laɪf/ A2	noun - the period during which an organism lives
only /ˈɒn.li/ A1	adverb - to a greater extent than any other adjective - being or remaining single
shall /ʃəl/ B1	verb - future tense of 'to be'
hold /həʊld/ A2	verb - to have or keep something in your hand or grip
dear /diə(r)/ A2	adjective - used to show that you like or value someone or something
reminisce /rɪˈmɪn.ɪs/ B2	verb - to think about something in the past
years /jεərz/ A1	noun - a long period of time
now /nəʊ/ A1	adverb - at the present time
ever /ˈevər/ A1	adverb - at any time in the future adjective - for a very long time
darling /ˈdɑːr.lɪŋ/ B2	noun - a term of endearment for a lover
remember /rɪˈmɛmbər/ B1	verb - to recall something that you have experienced or learned in the past
ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ B2	adjective - feeling or showing regret or guilt about something you have done
name /neɪm/ A1	noun - a word or a series of sounds that people use to identify a person or thing
treasure /ˈtrɛʃə/ B2	noun - to value or appreciate someone or something very much