It's Been A Long Long Time
Abbe Lane & Sid Ramin and His Orchestra Lyrics
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Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Haven't felt like this, my dear
Since can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Just kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long time
Haven't felt like this my dear
Since can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
I dreamed about you
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
A long, long time
These lyrics convey a sense of longing and nostalgia for someone who hasn't been seen or felt in a very long time. The repetition of the phrase "It's been a long, long time" emphasizes this extended period of separation. The singer is expressing their desire for affection and connection through the act of kissing.
The lyrics suggest that the singer hasn't felt this way in a very long time, possibly since they can't even remember when. This implies that the presence and touch of the person they are addressing holds deep significance for them. It could signify a love or connection that has been absent for an extended period, leading the singer to reminisce about the last time they felt this way.
The lyrics also suggest that the absence of this person has had a significant impact on the singer's life. It's alluded that the singer has had many dreams about the person, indicating that they have been in their thoughts and desires throughout the time they were apart. The dreams, however, are described as empty without the person's presence, suggesting that they are essential in filling a void in the singer's life.
The repetition of the instructions to "kiss me once, then kiss me twice, then kiss me once again" symbolizes the intensity of the singer's longing for affection from the person they are addressing. It underscores their yearning for a reconnection and the desire for the affectionate act of kissing to bring them closer once more. The lyrics ultimately express the profound impact of the person's absence and the intense longing for their return.
Line by Line Meaning
Just kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Please give me your affection and attention, not just once, but twice
Then kiss me once again
And give me another kiss to solidify your love for me
It's been a long, long time
The passage of time has been extensive, and I have missed you greatly
Haven't felt like this, my dear
I haven't experienced such intense emotions before, my beloved
Since can't remember when
It has been so long that I cannot recall the last time I felt this way
You'll never know how many dreams
You will never fully comprehend the countless dreams
I've dreamed about you
In which I have envisioned you as the central figure
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
And how desolate those dreams felt without your presence
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Therefore, I beseech you to kiss me not just once but twice
Then kiss me once again
And grant me one more tender embrace
It's been a long, long time
For an expanse of time that feels immeasurable
A long, long time
Indeed, a truly extensive duration
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Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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