It's Been A Long Long Time
Harry James v/Kitty Kallen Lyrics
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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
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.
The song "It's Been a Long Long Time" was written by Jule Styne (music) and Sammy Cahn (lyrics), and was popularized by Harry James' big band in the mid-1940s. The song's lyrics describe a long-anticipated reunion between two lovers who have been separated for a long time. The singer implores their partner to kiss them once, twice, and then once again, emphasizing the emotional intensity of their feelings in the moment.
The phrase "It's been a long long time" is repeated throughout the song and serves as a nostalgic refrain that underscores the length of time since the lovers have seen each other. The singer also admits that they have been dreaming about their partner and feeling empty without them. The song's romantic tone and themes of patience and longing made it a popular choice for couples separated by the Second World War.
While the song is primarily associated with Harry James and his orchestra, it has also been covered by a range of other artists, including Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong. In addition, the song has appeared in numerous films and television shows over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Give me your affection in a way that I cannot resist
Then kiss me once again.
I cannot get enough of your physical attention
It's been a long, long time.
I have missed your presence in my life for an extended period
Haven't felt like this, my dear
The emotions you evoke in me are rare and special
Since I can't remember when.
I am unable to recall the last time I had such intense feelings
You'll never know how many dreams
My imagination has been filled with thoughts of you
I've dreamed about you.
My unconscious mind is consumed by my desire for you
Or just how empty they all seemed without you.
Life feels incomplete and dull without your companionship
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
I need your physical affection to fill the void you left
It's been a long, long time.
I long for the connection we once had
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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