Introduction
Song History & Introduction: “Love Without End, Amen” by George Strait (Live From The Astrodome)
“Love Without End, Amen” is one of George Strait’s most beloved and enduring hits. Written by Aaron Barker, the song was released in April 1990 as the lead single from Strait’s album Livin’ It Up. It quickly resonated with country music fans for its heartfelt lyrics and message of unconditional love, becoming Strait’s first single to spend five consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart — a remarkable achievement at the time.
The song tells the story of a father comforting his son after a fight at school, assuring him that there’s a love that never fades — “a love without end, amen.” As the verses progress, the narrative explores how that same lesson applies through life and even beyond, concluding with a vision of divine, unconditional love. The emotional core of the song, centered on forgiveness, grace, and generational love, helped cement its place as a modern country classic.
The Live From The Astrodome performance of the song captures a particularly special moment. Recorded during George Strait’s legendary appearance at the Houston Astrodome in 2002, it was part of what would become the final rodeo concert held in that iconic venue. Strait performed before a record-setting crowd, and the performance showcased his ability to move thousands with the simplicity and sincerity of his music.
This live rendition of “Love Without End, Amen” stands as a tribute not just to a great song, but to a legacy built on honest storytelling and timeless values. It remains a powerful reminder of the strength of love passed down from parent to child, and ultimately, from a higher power to all.
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Lyrics
Well here we sit at a table for two
But bottle there’s just me and you
She loved me so but I loved her so wrong
I gave her too much of too little too long
So tell me bottle are the things I hear true
That all the answers are in the bottle of you
I need your help this memory’s so strong
I gave her too much of too little too long
Sometimes a man can get lost in a world of his own
He’ll neglect his real world who’s waiting at home
A woman needs her man’s love to lean on
I gave her too much of too little too long