As Time Goes By
Bing Crosby & Frank Sinatra 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
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Moonlight and love songs never out of date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
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
The song "As Time Goes By", originally written by Herman Hupfeld in 1931, has become a classic love song that has been performed and covered by countless artists. The song was famously sung by Sam (Dooley Wilson) in the 1942 film "Casablanca" and has since become associated with the movie. The lyrics of the song explore the idea that while time may bring change, some things, such as love, remain constant.
The opening lines of the song, "You must remember this, a kiss is still a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh" suggest that while time may pass, the essential things remain unchanged. The reference to a kiss and a sigh evoke feelings of love, passion and romance. The line "the fundamental things apply, as time goes by" reinforces the idea that while other things may change, such as the world around us, the essential elements of love and relationships remain unchanged.
The song goes on to explore the idea that love is a constant throughout time, and despite changing circumstances, people will always fall in love and express their feelings. The lines "moonlight and love songs never out of date, hearts full of passion, jealousy and hate, woman needs man and man must have his mate, that no one can deny" suggest that love is something that transcends time and that people will always experience the same emotions that come with it.
The song concludes with the idea that while the fight for love and glory may never end, the world will always welcome lovers as time goes by. The lyrics "it's still the same old story, a case of do or die" suggests that love has always been a challenge and that people will always be willing to risk everything for love.
Line by Line Meaning
You must remember this
Let this be an unforgettable moment
A kiss is still a kiss
Touching someone you love still feels as good as it always has
A sigh is just a sigh
Expression of love hasn't changed over time
The fundamental things apply
Certain things haven't changed in the game of love
As time goes by
Love remains the same even as time continues to pass by
And when two lovers woo
When two people in love pursue each other romantically
They still say, I love you
Their feelings of affection towards each other remains unchanged
On that you can rely
Their trust in each other is unchanging
No matter what the future brings
Regardless of what the future holds
Moonlight and love songs never out of date
There are some things that are timeless and always romantic
Hearts full of passion, jealousy and hate
Love often comes with strong emotions, both good and bad
Woman needs man and man must have his mate
Men and women need and depend on each other in relationships
That no one can deny
This is an undeniable fact about love and relationships
It's still the same old story
The ups and downs of love remain unchanged over the ages
A fight for love and glory
Falling in love often comes with challenges and obstacles
A case of do or die
Sometimes love can be a matter of life and death
The world will always welcome lovers
The world will always be open to those in love
As time goes by
Love will persist even as time marches on
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Herman Hupfeld
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Very, very nice duets! I enjoyed these immensely Mega!