"I Would Be In Love (Anyway)" by Joan Shelley is a reflective song about the uncertainty of love and the inevitability of heartbreak. The lyrics suggest that even if the narrator had known that her partner would leave her, she still would have chosen to love them anyway. The song begins with the narrator imagining what it would be like to relive the past, but ultimately concludes that she would still choose to be in love regardless of the outcome. This sentiment is repeated throughout the song as the narrator reflects on the past, but reaffirms her commitment to love despite the pain it may bring. Despite the bittersweet nature of the song, it ultimately remains hopeful and optimistic. The narrator is able to look back on her experiences with love and appreciate them, even if they didn't turn out the way she had hoped. "I Would Be In Love (Anyway)" is a powerful reminder that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination and that love is always worth pursuing, even if it doesn't work out in the end.
