Forever In Blue Jeans
Diamond Neil Lyrics

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Money talks
But it don't sing and dance and it don't walk
And long as I can have you here with me
I'd much rather be forever in blue jeans

Honey's sweet
But it ain't nothin' next to baby's treat
And if you'd pardon me, I'd like to say

We'd do okay forever in blue jeans

Maybe tonight
Maybe tonight, by the fire
All alone, you and I
Nothing around but the sound
Of my heart and your sighs

Money talks
But it can't sing and dance and it can't walk
And long as I can have you here with me
I'd much rather be forever in blue jeans, babe

And honey's sweet
But it ain't nothin' next to baby's treat
And if you'll pardon me, I'd like to say
We'd do okay, forever in blue jeans

Maybe tonight
Maybe tonight, by the fire
All alone, you and I
Nothing around but the sound
Of my heart and your sighs

Money talks
But it don't sing and dance and it don't walk
And long as I can have you here with me
I'd much rather be forever in blue jeans

And if you'd pardon me, I'd like to say
We'd do okay forever in blue jeans, babe

And long as I can have you here with me
I'd much rather be forever in blue jeans, babe

Overall Meaning

The song "Forever in Blue Jeans" by Neil Diamond is a love song that emphasizes the importance of love over material possessions. In the first verse, the singer tells the listener that although money may be important, it does not bring happiness or the same joy as having someone you love by your side. The second verse contrasts the sweetness of honey with the greater pleasure of being with one's beloved. The chorus repeats the theme of the song: the singer would rather have his love in blue jeans, symbolic of simplicity and comfort, than any amount of money.

The bridge of the song becomes more personal and intimate. The singer imagines spending time with his beloved by the fire, away from the world, experiencing the sound of their hearts beating and their sighs. This part emphasizes the symbol of love in a blue jeans environment, which means being comfortable being yourself, being able to be at your most vulnerable and still having the one you love by your side.

Overall, "Forever in Blue Jeans" is a heartwarming ode to love over money. The lyrics express the thought that materialism may fulfill certain needs, but it does not give the same amount of happiness, contentment, and joy that being with your loved ones gives.

Line by Line Meaning

Money talks
Money may influence decisions, but it is not capable of singing, dancing, or walking like a human being can.

But it don't sing and dance and it don't walk
Money cannot replace the joy that comes from singing, dancing, and walking with someone you love.

And long as I can have you here with me
As long as I have you by my side, I am content.

I'd much rather be forever in blue jeans
I would rather live a modest life with you than a lavish life without you.

Honey's sweet
Sweet things like honey are nice, but they can't compare to the sweetness of being with someone you love.

But it ain't nothin' next to baby's treat
As much as I like honey, it doesn't hold a candle to the love and affection of my baby.

And if you'd pardon me, I'd like to say
Excuse me for saying this, but I believe we would be happy together.

We'd do okay forever in blue jeans
We can live happily ever after without all the luxuries, as long as we have each other.

Maybe tonight
Perhaps tonight is a good time to express my love for you.

Maybe tonight, by the fire
Tonight, while sitting by the fire, we can have an intimate moment together.

All alone, you and I
We will have privacy and be able to focus solely on each other.

Nothing around but the sound
There will be no distractions, only the sweet sound of our hearts and sighs.

Of my heart and your sighs
Together, we can create beautiful music made from the sounds of our love and happiness.

And if you'll pardon me, I'd like to say
Please forgive me if I'm being forward, but I want to express how much I love you.

We'd do okay, forever in blue jeans
As long as we have each other, we can live a simple but fulfilling life together.

And long as I can have you here with me
As long as I am with you, my life is complete.

I'd much rather be forever in blue jeans, babe
I would rather spend the rest of my life with you, in comfortable and familiar blue jeans, than with anyone else.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Richard Winchell Bennett, Neil Diamond

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