As time goes by
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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You must remember this
A kiss is just a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh.
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by.

And when two lovers woo
They still say, "I love you."
On that you can rely
No matter what the future brings
As time goes by.

Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date.
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate.
Woman needs man
And man must have his mate
That no one can deny.

It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die.
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by.

Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date.
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate.
Woman needs man
And man must have his mate
That no one can deny.

It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die.
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by.





Oh yes, the world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by.

Overall Meaning

The song "As Time Goes By" talks about the evergreen nature of love and how some things never change. The opening lines "You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh" convey the message that while the world might change, the fundamental things that make us human, like loving someone, will always stay the same. The phrase "As time goes by" appears twice in the song and signifies that while the world may evolve, the core values of love, romance, and relationships remain the same.


The lyrics of the song also highlight the basic needs of human beings, such as the fact that every woman needs a man, and every man needs a mate, which can't be denied. The song also touches upon the complexity of relationships, with lines such as "Hearts full of passion, jealousy, and hate." This complexity and the struggle for love and glory remain the same for centuries, as depicted in the line "It's still the same old story, a fight for love and glory, a case of do or die."


Overall, the song "As Time Goes By" depicts how love will always remain an integral part of human life and how it will continue to thrive, even as the world changes rapidly.


Line by Line Meaning

You must remember this
Don't forget what's truly important in life.


A kiss is just a kiss, a sigh is just a sigh.
Some things are just simple actions, without deeper meaning.


The fundamental things apply
The basic principles of life remain unchanged.


As time goes by.
Time is a constant, and it changes everything.


And when two lovers woo
When two people fall in love.


They still say, "I love you."
Love is eternal and unchanging.


On that you can rely
Love is something you can always count on.


No matter what the future brings
No matter what happens tomorrow.


Moonlight and love songs
Romantic settings and emotions associated with love.


Never out of date.
Timeless and always relevant.


Hearts full of passion
Feelings of intense emotion.


Jealousy and hate.
Negative emotions that sometimes come with love.


Woman needs man
A woman desires companionship and affection from a man.


And man must have his mate
Men also crave companionship and affection.


That no one can deny.
It's a universal truth.


It's still the same old story
Love is a theme that has been told many times.


A fight for love and glory
Love is often thought of as something worth fighting for.


A case of do or die.
A situation where one must either succeed or fail completely.


The world will always welcome lovers
Love is something universally embraced.


As time goes by.
Even as the world changes and progresses.


Oh yes, the world will always welcome lovers
Love is a fundamental part of human nature and always will be.


As time goes by.
No matter how much time passes.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Herman Hupfeld

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