Love Is Here To Stay
Ella Fitzgerald Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson 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" by Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Oscar Peterson Herb Ellis Ray Brown Louis Bellson is a timeless classic that reaffirms the strength and permanence of love. The opening lines "It's very clear our love is here to stay, not for a year, but ever and a day" sets the tone for the entire song, emphasizing the steadfastness of love in the face of all obstacles. The second stanza highlights the fleeting nature of technology and entertainment, which may come and go, but love endures.
The final stanza, with the lines "In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble, they're only made of clay, but our love is here to stay" is particularly poignant as it speaks to the enduring power of love. It suggests that while landmarks and monuments may eventually fall apart, love remains a constant force that cannot be destroyed.
Overall, the song shows the enduring power of love and makes a strong statement about the importance of long-lasting, genuine relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
It's very clear our love is here to stay
Our love is a solid, unwavering force and will remain constant
Not for a year, but ever and a day
Our love is not fleeting, but forever enduring
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
Popular forms of entertainment may come and go, but our love remains constant
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
What we enjoy now may not last, but our love will never fade away
But, oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Our love is strong and unbreakable, my beloved
Together we're going a long, long way
We will journey together for a very long time
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
Even the most solid things can fall apart, but our love is stronger than any earthly obstacle
They're only made of clay
These landmarks are just materials that can break down, but our love is not of this world
But our love is here to stay
Our love is eternal and will never die
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC, SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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