It's Been A Long Long Time
Harry James Orchestra Lyrics
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standing here so close to me
there's so much I feel that I should say
but words can wait until some other day
Kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Since I can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
I've dreamed about you
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Ah, kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long time
Haven't felt like this my dear
Since I can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
I dreamed about you
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Long, long time
Extra credits added by Robin Hood
The song "It's Been A Long Long Time" by Harry James & His Orchestra expresses the joy and excitement of being reunited with a loved one after a long period of separation. The lyrics convey the singer's sense of happiness and relief to finally have their loved one back, and their eagerness to share their feelings with them. However, the singer is also aware that words may not adequately express their emotions, and that actions, such as kisses, are more appropriate in this moment.
The repetition of the phrase "kiss me once, then kiss me twice, then kiss me once again" emphasizes the feeling of longing and the desire for physical closeness. Through this repetition, the singer conveys the depth of their emotions and their need for reassurance. The lyrics also acknowledge the pain of being apart from the loved one, as evidenced by the line "you'll never know how many dreams I've dreamed about you or just how empty they all seemed without you."
Overall, the song captures the excitement, joy, and pain of a long-awaited reunion, and the power of physical touch to convey emotions that words cannot adequately express.
Line by Line Meaning
Never thought that you would be standing here so close to me
I never imagined that you would be so close to me, right here by my side.
there's so much I feel that I should say but words can wait until some other day
I have so many things I want to express to you, but I'll save them for another time.
Kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Give me your lips once and twice over and over again.
Then kiss me once again
Plant one last kiss on me, my love.
It's been a long, long time
It's been ages since I felt this way.
Haven't felt like this, my dear
I haven't felt this way before, my love.
Since I can't remember when
It's been so long that I can't even remember the last time.
You'll never know how many dreams I've dreamed about you
I've dreamt about you countless times, but you'll never know.
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
My dreams were hollow and meaningless without your presence.
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Give me two kisses, my love, one after the other.
Long, long time
It has been a long, long time.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DanoGfx
Never thought that you would be
standing here so close to me
there's so much I feel that I should say
but words can wait until some other day
Kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Haven't felt like this, my dear
Since I can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
I've dreamed about you
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
@bridgetkennedy4291
A kid on IG made the trumpet noise to match a sunset. Thanks kid, didn't know I needed this until now
@bromanpeary3288
Ayo me too but on TikTok 😂
@frankde9445
fr
@briannac3909
Came from same vid haha
@basaksomething2582
Add me into the list
@rochakniraula891
I will need to check the privacy policy after this one
@unclebobs90
That kid and the sunset. He nailed it.
@samuelwilson2614
True
@sethsalinas7352
Glad ain't the only one
here because of that video
@bennygoodmanisgod
Lol I know what video you’re talking about. The boy has talent