Finale: The Last Call for Love
Frank Sinatra with the Pied Pipers & Mixed Chorus featuring Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra Lyrics


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The moment has come, I hear a drum
Or is it my heart dear, beating this way
There's work to be done, done with a gun
There goes the bugle, I hear it say

It's the last call for love, time to say Fare thee well
Let the taps tell you all that my heart dare not tell
[Chorus:]
With your eyes in the stars of Old Glory
Can I help but be faithful to you
Till we meet on the day we're dreaming of
It's the last call for love

[Chorus]





It's the last call for love, sweetheart

Overall Meaning

The Last Call for Love is a beautiful romantic song that portrays a love story amidst the backdrop of war. The singer starts with hearing the sound of a drum or his own heart beating, which signifies an impending call for duty. The lyrics suggest that there is work to be done with a gun, and then comes the sound of a bugle, which implies the call to war. The chorus indicates that it's the last call for love and the time to bid farewell to the loved one. The taps signify the end, and the last time the singer will see their loved one.


The verses are emotionally charged and indicate that the situation isn't one they wanted to be in. However, the singer is loyal to the end, even as they see their lover's eyes in the stars of Old Glory. The singer suggests that it's impossible to be unfaithful to their lover, and they will wait until the day they can be reunited. The song ends with the last call for love, a telling of the singer's deep love, loyalty, and devotion.


Line by Line Meaning

The moment has come, I hear a drum
I realize that the time has come, indicated by the sound of a drum


Or is it my heart dear, beating this way
Perhaps it is just my beating heart that I am mistaking for the sound of a drum


There's work to be done, done with a gun
There is an important task that must be accomplished, perhaps with force


There goes the bugle, I hear it say
The sound of a bugle confirms the urgency of this task


It's the last call for love, time to say Fare thee well
This is the final opportunity to express my love before we must part ways


Let the taps tell you all that my heart dare not tell
The somber bugle calls will convey the depth of my emotions better than I ever could


With your eyes in the stars of Old Glory
As you gaze upon the American flag, a symbol of our country, and all that it stands for


Can I help but be faithful to you
I cannot help but feel devoted to you


Till we meet on the day we're dreaming of
Until the day when our longings come true and we are reunited


It's the last call for love
This is the final call to profess our love for each other


It's the last call for love, sweetheart
This is the final chance to express our love for each other, my dear




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BURTON LANE, E.Y. HARBURG, MARGARET CUMMINGS

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