Time After Time
Anita O'Day Lyrics


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Time after time, I tell myself that I'm
So lucky to be loving you
So lucky to be the one you run to see
In the evening, when the day is through

I only know what I know, the passing years will show
You've kept my love so young, so new
And time after time, you'll hear me say that I'm
So lucky to be loving you

I only know what I know, the passing years will show
You've kept my love so young, so new




And time after time, you'll hear me say that I'm
So lucky to be loving you

Overall Meaning

In Anita O'Day's "Time After Time," she expresses her gratitude towards her lover, cherishing the time spent together. The track starts with an acknowledgment of how lucky the singer is to be in love with the one she's singing to. She feels fortunate to be the one he chooses to spend his evening with, as the day comes to an end. As the years go by, the song's main character fades into introspection, wondering if her love will remain the same for as long as time goes by. However, she reassures herself that the passing years will show the power of the love she shares with her partner.


Line by Line Meaning

Time after time, I tell myself that I'm
Repeatedly, I reassure myself that I am


So lucky to be loving you
Incredibly fortunate to have the privilege of loving you


So lucky to be the one you run to see
Extremely fortunate to be the person you choose to visit


In the evening, when the day is through
During the nighttime, after the day has ended


I only know what I know, the passing years will show
I am aware of what I know, and time will reveal its accuracy


You've kept my love so young, so new
You have preserved my love as vibrant and fresh


And time after time, you'll hear me say that I'm
Consistently, you will hear me express that I am


So lucky to be loving you
Amazed and appreciative of the opportunity I have to love you




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, THE MUSIC GOES ROUND, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn

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Comments from YouTube:

KMack

Without a doubt absolutely the BEST female vocalist ever, in my opinion & the best ever version of a song I LOVE. Anita was one of a kind & dearly missed, but her beautiful voice lives on. RIP Anita 💖!

Jim Flynn

Great version of this wonderful standard. Many have performed it, and have done an excellent job with it. This Anita O'day recording is at the top of the list of those who have invested their talent in it.

Quenten Jones

What a gorgeous voice. I vaguely remember hearing her in my youth (many years ago) as my parents were fans of this style of music, but it is only in the last ten years or so that I have come to appreciate how marvelous Anita O'Day was as a performer. Her entire catalogue is worth listening to.

Amor Ophy

so soothing for the heart...amazing voice!

take5t0ky0jpn

I agree with you ! She sang this song's spirit perfectly. Many people say that This is Anita's best Album. & The Best track for me ! Thank you for your message !!

Els van Alfen

What a performance, beautiful voice, perfect frasing

steveknows62

She pretty much does everything to perfection.

local802blues

Softly with feeling and sung very straight by the hippest jazz of singers.Beautiful.

Robbin' Marx

this is really lovely.. and Anita is in top form as usual..

Mauricio Durón

I'm sold! How could this recording go by unnoticed by me? Outrageous! And yet, here it is, thanks to 'take5'. Much appreciated.

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