The Beach Boys - God Only Knows

"God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and emotionally powerful songs in popular music history. Released in 1966 on the groundbreaking album Pet Sounds, the song features a delicate arrangement of strings, French horn, and layered harmonies that complement its introspective lyrics. The song explores themes of love, vulnerability, and devotion with a maturity that was unusual for pop music at the time. Its opening line, "I may not always love you," is surprisingly stark, but it sets the stage for a deeper expression of unconditional love—acknowledging uncertainty while affirming deep emotional reliance. With its innovative production and poetic lyrics, "God Only Knows" continues to resonate with listeners, capturing the fragile and transcendent nature of love in a way few songs have matched.

The Beach Boys - God Only Knows Lyrics

I may not always love you
But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
I'll make you so sure about it

God only knows what I'd be without you
If you should ever leave me
Though life would still go on believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would living do me

God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
If you should ever leave me
Well life would still go on believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would living do me

God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you