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How long will I love you
Expressing a commitment to love someone and questioning the duration of this love.
As long as there are stars above you
Stating that the love will persist as long as there are stars in the sky above the person being addressed.
And longer if I can
Expressing a desire for the love to endure even longer if possible.
How long will I need you
Posing a question about the duration of the speaker's need for the addressed person.
As long as the seasons need to
Comparing the duration of the speaker's need to the seasons following their natural course.
Follow their plan
Indicating that the need will persist as long as it is part of a predetermined plan or natural order.
How long will I be with you
Asking about the duration of the speaker's presence with the addressed person.
As long as the sea is bound to
Expressing that the speaker will be with the addressed person as long as the sea continues to reach the shore.
Wash upon the sand
Linking the duration of the speaker's presence to the timeless and constant action of waves washing upon the sand.
How long will I want you
Inquiring about the length of the speaker's desire for the addressed person.
As long as you want me to
Stating that the desire will last as long as the addressed person wants the speaker.
And longer by far
Expressing a commitment to desire the person even longer than they may request.
How long will I hold you
Asking about the duration of the speaker's embrace or support.
As long as your father told you
Connecting the duration of the embrace to the advice or teachings received from the addressed person's father.
As long as you are
Ensuring the embrace will last as long as the addressed person exists.
How long will I give to you
Questioning the duration of the speaker's giving, possibly referring to time, attention, or care.
As long as I live through you
Committing to giving as long as the speaker lives through the addressed person.
However long you say
Allowing the addressed person to determine the duration of what the speaker gives.
How long will I love you
Repeating the initial question about the duration of the speaker's love.
As long as stars are above you
Reiterating that the love will last as long as there are stars above the addressed person.
And longer if I may
Expressing a willingness for the love to extend even longer, if possible.
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