True Love
Bing Crosby / Grace Kelly Lyrics
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Honeymooners at last alone
Feeling far above par
Oh, how lucky we are
While I give to you and you give to me
True love, true love
So on and on it will always be
For you and I have a guardian angel
On high, with nothing to do
But to give to you and to give to me
Love forever true
For you and I have a guardian angel
On high, with nothing to do
But to give to you and to give to me
Love forever true
Love forever true
The lyrics of "High Society" by Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly depict a couple on their honeymoon, feeling lucky and grateful to be alone and in love in a beautiful setting. The lines "suntanned, windblown honeymooners at last alone, feeling far above par" create an image of a happy and content couple enjoying their time together. The repetition of "true love" emphasizes the deep and eternal connection between the two lovers. The reference to a guardian angel on high suggests that the love between the couple is protected and blessed by a higher power, and that it will last forever.
The song was originally written for the 1956 movie of the same name, which starred Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and Frank Sinatra. It was composed by Cole Porter and became one of his most popular and enduring songs. Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly's version was released as a single and reached number 17 on the US charts. The song has since been covered by many artists and featured in various films, TV shows, and commercials.
Line by Line Meaning
Suntanned, windblown
With a skin glowing with sunshine and hair tousled by the breeze
Honeymooners at last alone
Newlyweds finally have the chance to be alone together
Feeling far above par
Feeling exceptionally happy and content
Oh, how lucky we are
Expressing gratitude for the good fortune of finding love
While I give to you and you give to me
The exchange of love between two people
True love, true love
Emphasizing the authenticity of the love shared between them
So on and on it will always be
Their love will last forever
For you and I have a guardian angel
Meaning that someone is looking out for their love
On high, with nothing to do
The guardian angel has no other task other than to protect their love
But to give to you and to give to me
The guardian angel's sole duty is to reinforce their love forever
Love forever true
Their love will be true and eternal
Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER
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@maisonsacre
this is my parent's wedding song. I'll always cherish how they looked at each other when this song played...It was never easy but they adored each other for 52 years of marriage. they taught me so much โค
@angelafleshman3246
My parents celebrated 65 years yesterday and I recorded them singing this to each other as they stood behind the wedding cake topper they used โค What an honor!
@ChefBarb58
SO ROMANTIC WITH DEVOTION. โค SOMETHING WE DON'T HAVE TOO MUCH TODAYโ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ
@mukumwanji
This was our song in 1961 but we still love the song dearly we are both in our 80s now those were certainly romantic years
@ChefBarb58
LOVE AND DEVOTION SO BEUTIFUL โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ
@heloisanovaes5702
I've been singing this precious song since I was a little girl.
How sweet it is...
@EduardoJose-op9wv
This takes me back with my family from far away places. How life was simple then. Happy that I grew up during that period and will never come back .
@LovesMike33
Happy Anniversary Grandma and Grandpa in Heaven. ๐ขโค I miss you.
@joachimbrammer5589
Kompliment an Grace Kelly & Bing Crosby fuer dieses wunderschoene, gefuehlvolle Lied, dass wirklich ein Musikgenuss fuer alle ist, die diese Musik moegen. ๐โค๏ธ๐๐Hervorzuheben ist ebenso, dass beide eine super Stimme haben und sich in diesem Duett hervorragend ergaenzen. ๐๐๐
@EYE_GOTCHA
My Dad often sang this song when I was littleโฆthat was before my covert narcissist mother, who loved no one, showed her true colors. Rest In Peace, Dad - youโre finally safe from that monster. โค