Love Is Here To Stay
Ella Fitzgerald & Billie Holiday Lyrics
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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
But our love is here to stay
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay
But our love is here to stay
The song "Love Is Here to Stay" is a classic love song that was originally written by George and Ira Gershwin in 1937. It was first featured in the 1938 film, "The Goldwyn Follies". The song is an expression of unwavering commitment and determination of the couple's love for each other. The lyrics suggest that while things around them may change, their love will remain constant and unbreakable.
The first two lines of the song, "It's very clear our love is here to stay, not for a year, but ever and a day" set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer expresses confidence in their relationship and makes a commitment to their partner that their love will maintain an ever-lasting bond that will carry them through all obstacles. The rest of the song only reinforces this confidence as the singer assures their beloved that their love will withstand the test of time.
The chorus of the song, "In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble, they're only made of clay, but our love is here to stay", is the most memorable part of the song. The Gershwin brothers used the metaphor of physical structures that may stand tall one moment, but will eventually erode or fall. However, the strength and durability of a couple's love could never be undermined, they concluded.
Line by Line Meaning
It's very clear our love is here to stay
Our love for each other is permanent and not temporary.
Not for a year, but ever and a day
Our love will last forever and never diminish over time.
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
The popular culture around us may change, but our love will remain constant.
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
The cultural trends we see around us may come and go, but our love will remain no matter what.
But, oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Our love is real and unbreakable, despite any challenges that may come our way.
Together we're going a long, long way
We are committed to each other for the long haul and our love will carry us through anything.
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
Even the strongest and most unbreakable structures in the world may one day fall, but our love will remain unshakable.
They're only made of clay
Everything in this world is temporary and will eventually fade away, but our love is eternal.
But our love is here to stay
Our love is everlasting and nothing can ever change that.
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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@xkjane
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
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay
But our love is here to stay
:)) :*
@rebeccarunions6360
“Love Is Here to Stay” was the last musical composition George
Gershwin completed before his death on July 11, 1937. Ira Gershwin wrote
the words after George's death as a tribute to his brother’s passing.
Originally titled "It's Here to Stay" and then "Our Love Is Here to
Stay", the song was finally published as "Love Is Here to Stay". Ira
Gershwin said that he wanted to change the song's name back to "Our Love
Is Here to Stay" for years, but felt that it wouldn't be right since
the song had already become a standard.
@bulldogbarks55
Ella had the greatest diction of any singer. You never asked yourself, "What did she just say?" You understood every word she sang with that perfect voice. What a treasure she was!
@urielavila352
It’s the feeling of how she said it, and that is unforgettable and how she delivered. What an amazing singer and persona 👏
@hollydrucker7979
Her voice is a gift from the lord above.
@williamlrobinson6293
Ella was one of the greatest female singers ever.She had music in her soul. This is a blessing for singers and musicians.
@lazramyar
The greatest voice of the 20th century
@lazramyar
+Jessica Davidovich maylyn mccoo are you seriouse. ..chaka kahn patty labelle and aretha frankly would sing her under the table ....nancy wilson and dione warwick too..not saying that she could not sing but to say she is in the relm of g.o.a.t is a stretch
@lazramyar
+Jessica Davidovich i agree patsy cline is wonderful....and roberta flack is nice but all of them a children to ella...
@lazramyar
+Jessica Davidovich yea great groups you have great taste!!!
@wernermatrisch2
"sing her under the table" ?? ....that's indeed funny and totally wrong !!! I think, you don't know much of Ella.... Look here for " I Can't Stop Loving You" ! Ella could easily sing all these singers you mention under the table. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2E6shdRNjo
@cameronadair4135
Raymond Marshall and the 21 century of all time no one better than her