As Long As I Live
Betty Bennett / Lurlean Hunter Lyrics
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It was easy said the night we parted
That we'd forget we'd ever met
I haven't forgotten, I wonder if you have
Or if your heart is full of regret.
As long as I live if it be one hour
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you dear, as long as I live.
Oh, I never thought that night we parted
That life alone would be oh, so bad
I know it sounds funny but I can't forget you
You're the only joy that I've ever had.
As long as I live if it be one hour
Or if it be one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I'll love you dear, as long as I live.
I'll love you dear, as long as I live
The lyrics of Betty Bennett and Lurlean Hunter's song As Long As I Live express the pain of a love that was not meant to be. The singer tells her former lover that she will keep loving him for as long as she lives. The song is poignant and emotional, conveying a message that love can be everlasting even if the relationship is not.
The lyrics begin by reflecting on the night the lovers parted, and the promise they made to forget each other. However, the singer quickly reveals that she has not forgotten him and wonders if he still thinks of her. She expresses her undying love, promising to remember him forever, whether it be for one hour or one hundred years. She concludes the song by admitting that life is difficult without him, and he is the only joy she has ever had.
The song's message is universal, and its emotional power has made it a beloved classic. The lyrics, coupled with the haunting melody, create a sense of longing and heartbreak that speaks to anyone who has ever experienced the pain of a broken heart. As Long As I Live is a reminder that even though love can sometimes end in heartbreak, it can also inspire enduring devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
It was easy said the night we parted
Saying that we would forget each other was easy on the night we broke up
That we'd forget we'd ever met
We agreed to forget that we had ever met each other
I haven't forgotten, I wonder if you have
I have not forgotten about you and I wonder if you have forgotten about me
Or if your heart is full of regret.
I wonder if you regret parting ways as much as I do
As long as I live if it be one hour
No matter how long I live, whether it's just one hour
Or if it be one hundred years
Or if I live for one hundred years
I'll keep remembering forever and ever
I will always remember you, without fail
I'll love you dear, as long as I live.
I will love you always, for as long as I live
Oh, I never thought that night we parted
I never thought that the night we separated would lead to a life of loneliness
That life alone would be oh, so bad
Being alone is so difficult and painful for me
I know it sounds funny but I can't forget you
It may sound strange, but I can't forget about you
You're the only joy that I've ever had.
You brought me so much happiness and joy that I never experienced before
Lyrics © S.A. MUSIC
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
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