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Introduction
When I first heard “Let Me Live With Love (And Die With You),” it felt like finding a handwritten letter tucked inside a well-worn book. Shelton’s voice—smooth yet brimming with sincerity—invites you into a promise of unwavering devotion that echoes long after the music ends.
Written by the late Red Lane, a prolific Nashville songwriter, the song appears as track four on Loving Proof, released September 20, 1988, by Columbia Nashville. At a concise 2 minutes and 58 seconds, it weaves a lyrical tapestry of love’s enduring power, imagining two souls bound together until their final breaths.
Shelton recorded the album during his early peak, following a string of No. 1 hits. Though this particular track wasn’t issued as a single, it stands out for its intimate production, led by Steve Buckingham, which places Shelton’s vocals front and center.
What makes this song special is its conversational honesty. Lines like “Hold me close and never let me go” feel less like lyrics and more like promises spoken under porch-light stars. It’s that relatable yearning for companionship—something listeners of any age or era can hold close.
As you listen, you can almost see a young couple swaying in a small-town hall, lost in each other’s eyes. That imagery is classic country at its finest: storytelling that feels lived-in and authentic.
Over three decades later, “Let Me Live With Love (And Die With You)” remains a cherished deep cut among Shelton’s fans. It underscores why Loving Proof earned platinum status and why Shelton’s catalog endures in the hearts of country purists. Even without radio play, tracks like this one showcase an artist committed to honesty and emotional connection
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Lyrics
Honey, sit down, let me tell you what I’m thinking
A story I remember as a kid
About a man who tried to tell his wife he loved her
And the strong and simple heart felt way he did
He said, I thank the Lord for blessing me with feelings
And the strength to work and live the way I do
And then I asked my two most wanted wishes
Let me live with love and die with you
Now the woman in that story was my mama
So I’m passing on a family legacy
And when I tell you that I feel just like my daddy
And every night I fall down on my knees
And I thank the Lord for blessing me with feelings
And the strength to work and live the way I do
And then I asked my two most wanted wishes
Let me live with love and die with you
Yes, let me live with love and die with you