(I'll) Love You Forever
The Monkees · Pool It! [1987]
I'll love you next year
And than forever
I'll always need you
I'll never leave you
I'll love you forever
And if you ever change your mind
Think again and give me time
For you're my first love
You are my last love
You're my forever
I love this feeling
My heart is beating
A mile a minute
No other woman
Has ever been
So deep inside in it
And when the sun shines on our love
That's when I thank the Lord above
You're my first love
You are my last love
You're my beginning
And when the sun shines on our love
That's when I thank the Lord above
You're my first love
You are my last love
You are my everlasting love
You're my first love
You are my last love
You're my forever
About (I'll) Love You Forever
The Monkees' "(I'll) Love You Forever" stands as a defining track from their 1987 album *Pool It!*, blending the group's signature pop-rock sound with a mature, reflective tone. Released during a period when the band sought to shed their early 1960s sitcom image for a more authentic musical identity, the song features harmonies and instrumentation that highlight their evolution as studio musicians. As a staple of their discography, it captures the enduring appeal of their melodic craftsmanship while addressing themes of commitment and affection. The recording remains a quintessential example of the band's ability to craft catchy, emotionally resonant pop songs that bridged the gap between their television origins and their status as respected rock performers.