As Time Goes By
Fury In The Slaughterhouse 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Moonlight and love songs, never out of date,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,
There's 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

Overall Meaning

The song "As Time Goes By" by Fury In The Slaughterhouse is a poignant reflection on the timeless nature of love and its fundamental truths, even as time marches on. The opening lines of "You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss, A sigh is just a sigh, The fundamental things apply, as time goes by" set the core message of the song, that as time goes by, the core essence of love remains the same - love is an uncomplicated emotion that is expressed through simple gestures and actions.


The lyrics also acknowledge how love is constantly changing and evolving through the years, yet the core essence remains the same. Fury in the Slaughterhouse sings about how even in this modern age, lovers still say "I love you", showing the timeless nature of this simple phrase.


The song also speaks to the universal nature of love, highlighting how it's not restricted by time, geographical boundaries, or societal norms. The lyrics focus on the quintessential elements of love, such as Moonlight and love songs, never out of date, and how despite the variations of love across different cultures, the fundamental truths remain the same.


Overall, the song "As Time Goes By" is a powerful lyrical reflection on the timeless nature of love.


Line by Line Meaning

You must remember this, a kiss is just a kiss,
A kiss should be seen as a simple act, there's no need to exaggerate its implication


A sigh is just a sigh,
A sigh is a mere sound of emotion, it doesn't always have to mean something deeper


The fundamental things apply, as time goes by
The basics of life and love will always remain the same, as time passes on


And when two lovers woo, they still say "I love you",
Even when two people are courting and wooing each other, they still express their love through the phrase "I love you"


On that you can rely,
This expression of love is reliable, it will always hold true


No matter what the future brings, as time goes by
Regardless of what the future holds, the expression of love will remain as a constant


Moonlight and love songs, never out of date,
Romance and the music associated with it will always be timeless


Hearts full of passion, jealousy and hate,
Romantic relationships will always be a mix of intense emotions, such as passion, jealousy, and hate


Woman needs man, and man must have his mate,
There is a natural and primal desire for men and women to form partnerships and relationships with each other


There's no one can deny
This is a universal truth that cannot be refuted


It's still the same old story, a fight for love and glory,
Romance and love will always involve struggles and challenges to overcome, but also the potential for great reward and fulfillment


A case of do or die,
The challenges faced in love often require one to take decisive action, or face defeat


The world will always welcome lovers, as time goes by
Regardless of how the world changes, society will always have a place for those engaged in loving relationships




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

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