Nevertheless
Love's Unyielding Grip: Count Basie & Joe Williams' Nevertheless
Lyrics
I knew the time had to come
I was aware that a moment would arrive
When I'd be held under your thumb
When I'd be under your control or dominance
I'm like a pawn in your hand
I feel like a powerless piece in your control
Moved and compelled, at your command
Moved and forced to act as you direct
Whether it's for bad or for good
Irrespective of whether the outcome is negative or positive
I would never change it if I could
I wouldn't alter the situation even if I could
Maybe I'm right, maybe I'm wrong
Perhaps my assessment is accurate, perhaps it's not
Maybe I'm weak, maybe I'm strong
Maybe I'm feeble, maybe I'm resilient
But nevertheless I'm in love with you
However, despite everything, I'm deeply in love with you
Maybe I'll win, maybe I'll lose
Possibly I'll succeed, perhaps I'll fail
And maybe I'm in for crying the blues
And maybe I'll end up feeling very sad
But nevertheless I'm in love with you
Regardless, I remain in love with you
Somehow, I know at a glance, the terrible chances I'm taking
I understand the risky decisions I'm making immediately
Fine at the start, then left with a heart that is breaking
Starting off well but eventually facing heartbreak
Maybe I'll live a life of regret,
Maybe I'll live a life full of remorse
And maybe I'll give much more than I get
And perhaps I'll give more than I receive
But nevertheless, I'm in love with you
Nevertheless, I continue to love you
In spite of all I could do
Despite all my efforts to resist
I went ahead falling for you
I still fell for you
So if I laugh or I cry
So whether I express joy or sorrow
I made my bed, that's where I'll lie
I've accepted the consequences of my actions
For what happens there's no excuse
I take responsibility for whatever happens
I put my own head in the noose
I willingly accept the consequences of my actions
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