Love Is Here To Stay
Jo Stafford Lyrics
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Not for a year but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Together we're going a long, long way
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
But our love is here to stay
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay
But our love is here to stay
In the song "Love Is Here To Stay," written by George and Ira Gershwin and made famous by Jo Stafford, the lyrics express a deep sense of commitment in a loving relationship. The phrase "our love is here to stay" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the longevity and permanence of the love shared between the two individuals. The lyrics also suggest that many of the things in the world that we may consider important or enduring, such as the radio, telephone, and movies, could be fleeting and temporary, but the love that the two share will endure regardless of these outside forces.
The second verse further emphasizes this point by saying that even physical landmarks such as the Rockies and Gibraltar may crumble and fall, but the love shared between the two individuals will remain constant. This sense of unshakeable love is a powerful message that speaks to the idea of true, enduring love, one that is not swayed by external circumstances. The song is ultimately a romantic and uplifting anthem to the power of true love that remains constant, even as other things shift and change around us.
Line by Line Meaning
It's very clear, our love is here to stay
Our love is not short lived, but instead it has come to exist for a long time.
Not for a year but ever and a day
Our love is not just a temporary fling or a brief infatuation, but instead it will last forever.
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
Although modern forms of entertainment may come and go, such as music on the radio or talking on the telephone, our love will endure.
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
These forms of entertainment are transient and temporary and may lose their popularity over time, whereas our love will remain constant.
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
The artist emphasizes that their feelings are genuine and that they are certain their love will endure.
Together we're going a long, long way
The couple is committed to each other and plans to travel through life together for a long time.
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
Even natural landmarks like mountains or rock formations may erode and crumble over time, but our love will remain.
They're only made of clay
These natural features may seem grand and permanent, but they are simply made of a fragile substance that can be destroyed.
But our love is here to stay
In contrast to these natural objects, the love between the couple is eternal and will not crumble or erode over time.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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