It became most famous in 1942 when it was sung by the character Sam (Dooley Wilson) in the movie Casablanca As time goes by . The song was voted No. 2 on the AFI's 100 Years...100 Songs special, commemorating the best songs in film.
As time goes by -Frances Williams
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As Time Goes By
Billie Holiday Lyrics
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A kiss is still a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by
And when two lovers woo
They still say I love you
On that you can rely
No matter what the future brings
As time goes by
Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man
And man must have his mate
That no one can deny
It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man
Man must have his mate
That no one can deny
It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
In "As Time Goes By," Billie Holiday expresses that love and romance are timeless and everlasting. She begins by reminding us of the fundamental aspects of love - a kiss, a sigh, and the lingering passion between two lovers. Regardless of the future, these core elements never lose their importance.
Holiday highlights the timeless nature of love by using images of moonlight and love songs. These are things that remain relevant throughout the ages and represent everlasting love. She reminds us that, while love can bring out the best in people, it can also elicit negative emotions like jealousy and hate. Even with these challenges, men and women will always need each other, and they will continue to fight for love and glory. The singer concludes by reiterating that the world will always welcome lovers, regardless of the time period or cultural context.
It's interesting to note that "As Time Goes By" was not intended to be the famous love song it became. It was a part of the 1931 Broadway musical "Everybody's Welcome," but it didn't become a hit until it was featured in the 1942 movie "Casablanca." Its lyrics and melody became associated with the classic romance between Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in the movie and have remained popular ever since.
Line by Line Meaning
You must remember this
You should not forget this important truth
A kiss is still a kiss
No matter how much time passes, a simple kiss will always remain unchanged
A sigh is just a sigh
Sighing is an ordinary action that doesn't have any specific meaning
The fundamental things apply
The basic principles of life remain the same
As time goes by
Things may change over time, but certain truths will always remain constant
And when two lovers woo
When two people fall in love and start courting each other
They still say I love you
Even though time passes and things change, expressing love remains unchanged
On that you can rely
You can always count on the fact that lovers will express their love
No matter what the future brings
Regardless of what might happen in the future
Moonlight and love songs
Romantic moonlit nights and love songs are timeless things that never lose their charm
Never out of date
These things remain relevant and attractive through time
Hearts full of passion
People's hearts are full of strong emotions
Jealousy and hate
Along with love, people also feel jealousy and hate
Woman needs man
Women require the companionship of men
And man must have his mate
Similarly, men need the presence and love of their partners
That no one can deny
This is an undeniable truth
It's still the same old story
Despite time passing, the story of love remains the same
A fight for love and glory
Love is a fight that can result in glory or defeat
A case of do or die
People must fight for love and try their best to succeed, as it's a make-or-break situation
The world will always welcome lovers
Love is a universal and timeless concept that people will always appreciate
As time goes by
Things change over time, but the concept of love will always remain constant
Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Herman Hupfeld
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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As Time Goes By - Anna Nalick - Lyrics
You must remember this
A kiss is still a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by
And when two lovers woo
They still say, "I love you"
On that, you can rely
No matter what the future brings
As time goes by
Moonlight and love songs, never out of date
Hearts full of passion, jealousy, and hate
Woman needs man, and man must have his mate
That no one can deny
It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
Musical Interlude
Moonlight and love songs, never out of date
Hearts full of passion, jealousy, and hate
Woman needs man, and man must have mate
That no one can deny
It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
@sage6199
You must remember this
A kiss is still a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by
And when two lovers woo
They still say I love you
On that you can rely
No matter what the future brings
As time goes by
Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts filled with passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man
And man must have his mate
That no one can deny
It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
Though I will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts filled with passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man
And man must have his mate
That no one can deny
It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
Though I will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
@shirleyspaulo2735
|| "As Time Goes By"
(Canção de Dooley Wilson)
Você deve se lembrar disso
You must remember this
Um beijo é só um beijo
A kiss is just a kiss
Um suspiro é apenas um suspiro
A sigh is just a sigh
As coisas fundamentais se aplicam
The fundamental things apply
Conforme o tempo passa
As time goes by
E quando dois amantes cortejam
And when two lovers woo
Eles ainda dizem "eu te amo"
They still say "I love you"
Nisso você pode confiar
On that you can rely
Não importa o que o futuro traga
No matter what the future brings
Conforme o tempo passa
As time goes by
Luar e canções de amor
Moonlight and love songs
Nunca desatualizado
Never out of date
Corações cheios de paixão
Hearts full of passion
Ciúme e ódio
Jealousy and hate
A mulher precisa do homem, e o homem deve ter sua companheira
Woman needs man, and man must have his mate
Que ninguém pode negar
That no one can deny
Ainda é a mesma velha história
It's still the same old story
Uma luta por amor e glória
A fight for love and glory
Um caso de fazer ou morrer
A case of do or die
O mundo sempre receberá amantes
The world will always welcome lovers
Conforme o tempo passa
As time goes by
Luar e canções de amor
Moonlight and love songs
Nunca desatualizado
Never out of date
Corações cheios de paixão
Hearts full of passion
Ciúme e ódio
Jealousy and hate
A mulher precisa do homem, e o homem deve ter sua companheira
Woman needs man, and man must have his mate
Que ninguém pode negar
That no one can deny
Ainda é a mesma velha história
It's still the same old story
Uma luta por amor e glória
A fight for love and glory
Um caso de fazer ou morrer
A case of do or die
O mundo sempre receberá amantes
The world will always welcome lovers
Conforme o tempo passa
As time goes by
Fonte: LyricFind
Compositores: Herman Hupfeld
Letra de As Time Goes By
© Warner Chappell Music, Inc
@willienunez2392
Unique , classic,another world in this present nihilism time 2023
@gianniscossa3548
Una dèa !
Ella si va, sentendosi laudàre,
si benignamente d' umiltate vestùta,
che par che la sia cosa venuta,
di cielo in terra a miracolo mostrare...
Great song, great soul, wonderful woman : we have to be grateful for all the beautyness she bring in this world.
Her magic is how she makes sadness so sweet, i love her.
RIP Billie 😘
@davejones1090
Nobody ever used their voice like this lady....🥰
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@psilo9865
The most surreally soulful song and semantics ever sung. sighs
@santinoramirez4766
It sings to my soul.
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@drewhunkins7192
Shocked there have haven't been more comments for this classic treasure of American music.
@brandoncrabb7714
Agreed - it's a beautiful song from an amazing artist.