Song I Swear, both original and cover version

I was accompanying my friend for tea break yesterday. And we talk about me using song to improve my English. While at the same time trying to understand the meaning of the song and how well is it portrayed in the video clip. I just happen to know I Swear by group All 4 One is cover version. So, I put effort to dig more on it.

"I Swear" is a ballad written by Gary Baker and Frank J. Myers that became a hit for two acts in 1994. Initially, it was a Number One single on the U.S. Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart for American country music artist John Michael Montgomery at the beginning of the year. His version crossed over to pop radio and climbed to #42 on the Billboard Hot 100. A few months later, American pop group All-4-One covered the song and achieved a great success in many countries [1,2].

Lyrics:

I swear by the moon

And the stars in the sky

And I swear like the shadow that's by your side

[Verse 1]

I see the questions in your eyes

I know what's weighing on your mind

You can be sure I know my part

Cause I stand beside you through the years

You'll only cry those happy tears

And though I make mistakes

I'll never break your heart

[Chorus]

And I swear by the moon

And the stars in the sky I'll be there

I swear like the shadow that's by your side

I'll be there for better or worse

Till death do us part

I'll love you with every beat of my heart

And I swear

Oooh

[Verse 2]

I'll give you every thing I can

I'll build your dreams with these two hands

We'll hang some memories on the walls

And when (and when) just the two of us are there

You won't have to ask if I still care

Cause as time turns the page

My love won't ever age at all

[Chorus]

And I swear (I swear) by the moon

And the stars in the sky I'll be there (I'll be there)

I swear (and I swear) like the shadow that's by your side

I'll be there (I'll be there) for better or worse

Till death do us part I'll love you

With every beat of my heart and I swear

Oh yeah

I swear (I swear) by the moon

And the stars in the sky I'll be there (I'll be there)

I swear like the shadow that's by your side

I'll be there (I'll be there)

For better or worse (better or worse)

Till death do us part I'll love you

With every single beat of my heart

I swear I swear oh oh

I swear

Original version by John Michael Montgomery:

Cover version by All 4 One group:

Version "I Swear" duet with All-4-one & John Michael Montgomery:

Till then, enjoy your song ahead😉.

References:

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16yarf4ZCwA

[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-4-One