As Love Is My Witness
Westlife · Where We Are [2009]
You look in someone's eyes
And it feels like the world stops
Turning at once
Well that's what it felt like for me
I knew right away this day would be
Standing together
Believing forever is there in our reach
Chorus:
As love is my witness
I swear
I'll be with you 'til the end
Nothing can tear this love apart
I'll put my hand upon my heart
This is the promise I make to you
Whatever comes we'll see it through
Nothing can break it
The feeling's too strong
As love is my witness
We've both known sorrow
We have known heartache
When our dreams for tomorrow
Seemed so far away
But that brought us closer, yeah
It brought us together
So that we'd know the real thing
That's why I can say
Chorus
I know whatever comes to be
Together we'll face the mystery
Here in my heart
Deep in my soul
Somehow I know, I know
Chorus
Nothing can break it
This feeling's too strong
As love is my witness
As Love Is My Witness
Westlife's "As Love Is My Witness" stands as a defining track from their 2009 album "Where We Are," marking a pivotal shift in the group's sound toward a more mature, acoustic-driven pop style. Released during the band's final era before their hiatus, the song reflects a departure from their earlier pop-ranch ballads, embracing a softer, more introspective tone characteristic of their later catalogue. The recording features the signature harmonies that defined their career while exploring themes of enduring commitment and the passage of time. As a key component of their discography, the track exemplifies the band's ability to evolve their musical identity while maintaining the emotional resonance that made them global favorites. It remains a significant song in their body of work, often cited by fans as a testament to their artistic growth in the late 2000s.