I’ll Always Love You” Lyrics: Dolly Parton’s Bittersweet Masterpiece on Love’s Illusions

I can’t sing it, but “I’ll Always Love You” has to be one of the greatest lyrics of all time. When I listen to this song, I don’t think of it as just a romantic ballad. To me, it’s a powerful message about expectations in relationships. Lines like “I’m not what you need” and “I’ll only be in your way” capture the idea that we often limit people with our own desires and assumptions. When someone wants something...