Long After Tonight Is All Over
Jimmy Radcliffe Lyrics


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Tonight will be for the first time
I have learned what my lips are for
And darling, now that I've kissed you
I'm craving to kiss you more

Let me tell you
Long after tonight is all over
Long after tonight is all gone
I'll be yours
For ever and a day and
Yours, come anything that may
You'll always be just everything to me

Here in my arms
When I hold you
I can feel that the world is mine
Don't go away
Don't you leave me
Or I'll cry 'til the end of time

Let me tell you
Long after tonight is all over
Long after it's all gone
I'll be yours
Come anything that may and
Yours, for ever and a day
You'll always be just everything to me

Let me tell you
Long after tonight is all over
Long after it's all gone
I'll be yours
For ever and a day and
Yours, come anything that may
You'll always be just everything to me

Long after tonight is all over
Long after tonight is all over
After it's over and done
After it's over and done
After it's gone




After it's gone
Long after

Overall Meaning

Tonight, for the first time, the singer has come to understand what his/her lips are for, and having kissed you, the listener, the singer is now craving more kisses. The singer declares that even long after tonight is over, and long after everything about the night is gone, he/she will belong to the listener forever and a day. You, the listener, will always be everything to him/her. In the singer's arms, they hold you and feel that the world is theirs. The singer then pleads with you not to leave them, as they would cry until the end of time. The final lines are a repetition of the declaration that even long after tonight is over, the singer will still belong to the listener indefinitely.


This soulful ballad expresses the depth and intensity of the connection between two people, and how love can be both immediate and last a lifetime. The singer is overwhelmed by emotions and is willing to dedicate themselves entirely to the listener. The lyrics are also a testament to the power of physical attraction and how it can lead to emotional bonding.


Line by Line Meaning

Tonight will be for the first time
I will experience something new tonight


I have learned what my lips are for
I have discovered the purpose of my lips


And darling, now that I've kissed you
After kissing you, my feelings have intensified


I'm craving to kiss you more
I desire to kiss you again and again


Long after tonight is all over
Even after tonight passes


Long after tonight is all gone
After everything from tonight fades


I'll be yours
I will belong to you


For ever and a day and
Endlessly


Yours, come anything that may
No matter what happens


You'll always be just everything to me
You are my everything


Here in my arms
When I hold you close


When I hold you
When I embrace you


I can feel that the world is mine
I feel complete and happy with you


Don't go away
Don't leave me


Don't you leave me
Stay with me


Or I'll cry 'til the end of time
I will be devastated if you leave


Long after tonight is all over
Even after tonight passes


Long after it's all gone
After everything from tonight fades


You'll always be just everything to me
You are my everything


Long after tonight is all over
Even after tonight passes


Long after it's all gone
After everything from tonight fades


I'll be yours
I will belong to you


For ever and a day and
Endlessly


Yours, come anything that may
No matter what happens


You'll always be just everything to me
You are my everything


Long after tonight is all over
Even after tonight passes


Long after it's all gone
After everything from tonight fades


After it's over and done
After everything is finished


After it's gone
After everything disappears


Long after
Even long after




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Written by: B BACHARACH, H DAVID

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kes550

Tonight will be for the first time
I have learned what my lips are for
And darling, now that I've kissed you
I'm craving to kiss you more
Let me tell you
Long after tonight is all over
Long after tonight is all gone
I'll be yours
For ever and a day and
Yours, come anything that may
You'll always be just everything to me
Here in my arms
When I hold you
I can feel that the world is mine
Don't go away
Don't you leave me
Or I'll cry 'til the end of time
Let me tell you
Long after tonight is all over
Long after it's all gone
I'll be yours
Come anything that may and
Yours, for ever and a day
You'll always be just everything to me
Let me tell you
Long after tonight is all over
Long after it's all gone
I'll be yours
For ever and a day and
Yours, come anything that may
You'll always be just everything to me
Long after tonight is all over
Long after tonight is all over
After it's over and done
After it's over and done
After it's gone
After it's gone
Long after



All comments from YouTube:

@philipmitchell7366

Just lost a good friend he was a DJ this was the last song he played
at the end of the evening. RIP RICHARD.

@banyera

First May I say you have my sincere Condolences !!
May your Friend rest in peace ! ❤
It is strange How Music can evoke such strong feelings (esp. under those circumstances ) , and how people turn to Music in times distress .
I personally have many songs that remind me of Family and Friends ,Especially my Mother .... - and I am no Genius , but I use those songs to Celebrate what I had , and try not to dwell on "what might have been " ,,,
If this in any way offends/upsets you please leave a comment below and I will remove this comment !
Please try to Stay Strong !!!
Regards Tony 🙏

@philipmitchell7366

@Tony Banyer Thank you 🙏

@patrickbrett1552

Sounds like a good mate. What a wonderful send off.

@Harryroberts1975

Sorry for your loss.

@LondonSoulMan

Beautiful record. I had this record at my wife's funeral as her coffin went behind the curtain, we'd danced to it the week before she became ill. I still get emotional when I hear this, my eyes well up.

@swarovskicrystal1957

How sad for such a beautiful song, I'm so sorry for your loss :(

@SENZI-YAYO

😔🙏love how you danced together to this😍💞!!!... Hope you are ok!... may she rest in eternal peace 🙏😔🕊️🕯️♥️. Godbless you!

@kevincrossinggum5015

😢 so sorry for your loss.
Don't give up though, keep living, keep loving music & who knows what could happen?

@annemariecrosby6678

Such a unhappy but what a lucky woman your wife was to play this as her last song from you xx

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