Love Is Here To Stay
Ella & Louis Lyrics


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It's very clear our love is here to stay
Not for a year but ever and a day
Oh the radio and a telephone, 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 on 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 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

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 forever and a day
Our love is here to stay, our love is here to stay

Overall Meaning

The song "Love is Here to Stay" by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong is a classic love song with lyrics that express everlasting love. The opening line "It's very clear our love is here to stay" sets the tone for the rest of the song, indicating that their love is not just a passing fancy, but a permanent feature of their lives. The second line, "Not for a year but ever and a day", highlights the intensity and the depth of the love shared by the two people.


In the second verse, the lyrics "Oh the radio and a telephone, movies that we know, May just be passing fancies and in time may go," imply that while trendy things like music, movies, and communication technology come and go, their love will remain strong and constant. The third verse, "In time the rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble, They're only made of clay but our love is here to stay," carries the message that while even the most solid and unmoving things can fall, their love is more enduring than these physical objects.


The lyrics of "Love is Here to Stay" portray the truly powerful and eternal nature of true love. The song asserts that love is the only thing that can withstand the test of time, and that the love between two people is an unbreakable bond that nothing else can break.


Line by Line Meaning

It's very clear our love is here to stay
It is quite evident that our love will endure forever


Not for a year but ever and a day
Our love is not just temporary, but will last for an eternity


Oh the radio and a telephone, movies that we know
Some things in life, such as technology and entertainment, come and go


May just be passing fancies and in time may go
These things may be temporary and won't stand the test of time like our love will


But oh my dear our love is here to stay
Our love for each other will remain unchanging and unwavering


Together we're going on a long, long way
We will journey through life together, no matter what obstacles we may face


In time the rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
Even the most solid and immovable things in the world may one day fall apart


They're only made of clay but our love is here to stay
However, our love is far stronger and more enduring than any physical structure


But oh my dear our love is here to stay
Once again, our love for each other is unbreakable and will stand the test of time


Together we're going a long, long way
No matter where life may take us, we will always be together


In time the rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
Even the most unyielding and indestructible things in existence may one day perish


They're only made of clay but forever and a day
Nevertheless, our love will remain unwavering and everlasting


Our love is here to stay, our love is here to stay
Our love is one thing that will never change, no matter what the future holds




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

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