how long has this been going on?
GORME Eydie Lyrics
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Where have I been all these years?
Little wow, tell me now
How long has this been goin' on?
There were chills up my spine
And some thrills I can't define
Listen sweet, I repeat
Oh, I feel that I could melt
Into heaven I'm hurled
I know how Columbus felt
Finding another world
Kiss me once, then once more
What a dunce I was before
What a break, for heaven's sake
How long has this been goin' on?
Let me dream that it's true
Kiss me twice, then once more
That makes thrice, let's make it four
What a break, for heaven's sake
How long has this been goin' on?
The lyrics of Gorme Eydie's song "How Long Has This Been Going On?" express the feeling of newfound love that has been hiding in plain sight for years. The opening line "I could cry salty tears" shows the emotion and passion that the singer feels. The line "Where have I been all these years?" suggests that the singer has been oblivious to the love that has been around for a while.
The lines "Listen sweet, I repeat, how long has this been goin' on?" emphasise the uncertainty and anticipation of the singer. They are trying to confirm with their lover that the feeling is mutual and that they have not misread the signs. The comparison to Columbus discovering another world provides the listener with a sense of excitement and possibility.
The repetition of "Kiss me once, then once more" and "How long has this been goin' on?" in the final stanza represents the eagerness and enthusiasm of the singer as they revel in their new found love. The song is a beautiful expression of the joy and hope that love brings to people's lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I could cry salty tears
I am overwhelmed with emotions and could cry tears of sadness.
Where have I been all these years?
I am questioning why I haven't experienced this feeling before now.
Little wow, tell me now
I am requesting an explanation for this amazing feeling.
How long has this been goin' on?
I am asking how long this feeling has existed.
There were chills up my spine
I felt goosebumps from this experience.
And some thrills I can't define
I am experiencing a range of intense and pleasurable emotions.
Listen sweet, I repeat
I am emphasizing the importance of understanding the duration of this sensation.
Oh, I feel that I could melt
I am so overwhelmed with emotions that I feel like I could dissolve.
Into heaven I'm hurled
This experience is transporting me to a state of pure bliss.
I know how Columbus felt
I understand the feeling of discovering something amazing and new.
Kiss me once, then once more
I want to experience this wonderful feeling again and again.
What a dunce I was before
I am acknowledging that I didn't recognize this feeling earlier.
What a break, for heaven's sake
This is an incredible stroke of luck or good fortune.
Let me dream that it's true
I am hoping that this feeling isn't temporary and that it lasts.
Kiss me twice, then once more
I want to prolong and relive this amazing experience.
That makes thrice, let's make it four
I am emphasizing my desire for more of this sensation.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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