Our Love Is Here to Stay
Blossom Dearie Lyrics


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It's very clear, our love is here to stay
Not for a year, but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go

But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Together we're going a long, long way
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay
But our love is here to stay

It's very clear, love is here to stay
Not for a year, but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go

But oh, my dear, love is here to stay
Together we're going a long, long way
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay




But our love is here to stay
Our love is here to stay

Overall Meaning

In this song, "Our Love Is Here to Stay," Blossom Dearie is expressing her thoughts about the permanence of love in contrast to fleeting fancies like the radio, telephone, and movies. She sings about how these things may come and go, but their love is enduring and will last forever. She talks about how "our love is here to stay" and it will survive time and even natural disasters like the crumbling Rockies or the tumbling Gibraltar because they are only made of clay. The song is a sweet and simple message of love that has been interpreted in many ways, but at its core, it is a reminder that true love is always present and constant.


Blossom Dearie's vocals in this song are smooth and gentle, and the melody is mellow and easy-going. The lyrics are simple yet profound, and they remind us of the power of love to sustain us through all of life's challenges. The song is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today. It has been covered by many artists over the years, including Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, and Michael Buble, among others.


Line by Line Meaning

It's very clear, love is here to stay
Our love is unmistakably eternal and everlasting.


Not for a year, but ever and a day
Our love will endure forever, beyond just a mere year.


The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know May just be passing fancies and in time may go
The popular entertainments of today, such as radio, telephone, and movies, are temporary passions that may eventually fade away.


But oh, my dear, love is here to stay
Despite the transience of many things, our love will remain and persist.


Together we're going a long, long way
We will journey through life together for a significant length of time.


In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble They're only made of clay
Even massive natural structures like the Rockies or Gibraltar will ultimately break down and become dust with the passing of time.


But our love is here to stay
But our love for each other will remain unchanged and unbroken.




Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

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Heather Collins


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