Love Is Here To Stay
Frank Sinatra (with orchestra arranged and conducted by Nelson Riddle) Lyrics

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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

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
And Gibraltar it may tumble

They're only made of clay
But our love, our love is here to stay

Overall Meaning

In Frank Sinatra's Love Is Here to Stay, the lyrics convey a sense of permanence and steadfastness of the love between the two individuals. The opening lyrics, "It's very clear, our love is here to stay" immediately establish that the relationship between the two is strong and will last a lifetime. The subsequent lyrics, "Not for a year, but ever and a day" furthers this idea of permanence, demonstrating that their love transcends time. The following stanza highlights the fickleness of modern technology, suggesting that things such as radios or movies may come and go, but the love between the two individuals will remain.

The chorus, "But oh my dear, our love is here to stay, together we're going a long long way," emphasizes the idea that the two individuals will stand the test of time together. The final stanza reinforces this idea by stating that even though natural landmarks such as the Rockies or Gibraltar may crumble, their love will still persist. The song ends with repeating the chorus once again, which highlights the longevity and endurance of their love.

Line by Line Meaning

It's very clear
Our love is obvious and certain

Our love is here to stay
Our love is forever

Not for a year, but ever and a day
Our love is not just a passing phase, but will last for all time

The radio
The passing sounds and trends of the time

And the telephone
The changing ways in which we communicate

And the movies that we know
The fleeting entertainment industry

May just be passing fancies
These things may be temporary

And in time may go
These things may fade away

But oh my dear
But my love

Our love is here to stay
Our love is forever

Together we're going a long long way
Together, we will have a long future together