Always is an alternative metal song from Saliva’s 2002 album, ‘Back into Your System’. The song is centered around a narrator and his love/hate relationship with a lover.
[Verse 1]
I hear a voice say, "Don't be so blind"
It's telling me all these things
That you would probably hide
Am I your one and only desire?
Am I the reason you breathe?
Or am I the reason you cry?
[Pre-Chorus]
Always, always, always, always, always, always
I just can't live without you
[Chorus]
I love you, I hate you
I can't get around you
I breathe you, I taste you
I can't live without you
I just can't take any more
This life of solitude
I guess that I'm out the door
And now I'm done with you
(Done with you, done with you, done with you, done with you, done with you)
[Verse 2]
I feel like you don't want me around
I guess I'll pack all my things
I guess I'll see you around
It's all been bottled up until now
As I walk out your door
All I can hear is the sound
[Pre-Chorus]
Always, always, always, always, always, always
I just can't live without you
[Chorus]
I love you, I hate you
I can't get around you
I breathe you, I taste you
I can't live without you
I just can't take any more
This life of solitude
I guess that I'm out the door
And now I'm done with you
[Refrain]
I love you, I hate you
I can't live without you
I wrap my hand around your heart
Why would you tear my world apart?!
Always, always, always, always
[Bridge]
I see the blood all over your hands
Does it make you feel more like a man?
Was it all just a part of your plan?
The pistol's shakin' in my hands
And all I hear is the sound
[Chorus]
I love you, I hate you
I can't live without you
I breathe you, I taste you
I can't live without you
I just can't take any more
This life of solitude
I guess that I'm out the door
And now I'm done with you
[Outro]
I love you, I hate you
I can't live without you
I love you, I hate you
I can't live without you
I just can't take any more
This life of solitude
I pick myself off the floor
And now I'm done with you
Always, always, always
Always was written by Wayne Swinny & Paul Crosby & Josey Scott & Bob Marlette.
Always was produced by Bob Marlette.