After rising to fame as a singer in her home state of Oregon, Powell was signed to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer while still in her teens. Once there, the studio utilized her vocal, dancing and acting talents, casting her in such musicals as Royal Wedding, with Fred Astaire, A Date with Judy, with friend Elizabeth Taylor and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, with Howard Keel. In the late 1950s, her film career slowed, only to be replaced with a busy theater and television career.
As of 2010, Powell lives with her fifth husband, former child star, Dickie Moore, in New York City and Connecticut, and is still active in television and theater.
True Love
Jane Powell Lyrics
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True love, true love.
So, on and on it will always be
True love, true love.
For you and I have a guardian angel on high
With nothing to do but to
Give to you and you give to me
Love forever true.
The lyrics of Jane Powell's song True Love revolve around the idea of mutual, eternal love. The line "I give to you and you give to me" emphasizes the importance of reciprocity in a relationship. The repetition of "True love, true love" underscores the depth and sincerity of this emotion. The subsequent line "So, on and on it will always be" reinforces the idea that love is infinite and enduring, something that transcends time and space.
The final two lines of the song allude to a guardian angel watching over the couple, thereby highlighting the spiritual dimension to their bond. The idea that this angel has "nothing to do but to give" to them reinforces the idea that their love is pure and selfless. This recurring theme of giving and receiving is what makes their love "forever true."
Line by Line Meaning
I give to you and you give to me
I voluntarily offer myself to you, and in return, you willingly offer yourself to me.
True love, true love.
Our love is genuine and authentic- it is not superficial or fleeting.
So, on and on it will always be
Our love is infinite and will endure the test of time- it will never fade away.
True love, true love.
Our love is sincere and pure, untainted by dishonesty or insincerity.
For you and I have a guardian angel on high
We are blessed with a celestial being who watches over us and protects our love.
With nothing to do but to
Our guardian angel's sole responsibility is to ensure that our love remains strong and steadfast.
Give to you and you give to me
Our guardian angel works tirelessly to nurture and sustain our love by facilitating mutual giving between us.
Love forever true.
Our love will always be founded in truth and will never falter, even in the face of adversity or hardship.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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@elliotsoldies9585
I can't believe this was the lesser-selling version of the song! Jane Powell's voice is smooth as silk
@sstavsky
Well, Jane's version was essentially a cover version, since the Bing and Grace version was the original. Also, the duet between Bing and Grace was lovely, although Grace only comes in near the end of the record. (Wish there was more of her on that recording!)
@lizdoyle7158
As nice as this VERSION OF THIS CLASSIC SONG is Bings n graces version still cant be surpassed its true love ⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘
@comedyshorts2
True Love is the B side - The A side is Mind If I Make Love to You.
@peterlydon5100
( Grace was too busy to sing... The sound engineer, the producer, the executive producer, the arranger, the...)
@sinenominecc
What a lovely voice she had. I wonder what she sounds like now.
@peterlydon5100
Funny!
@philipnorris6542
R.I.P. Jane---have a wonderful time up there.