Jo Stafford (born Jo Elizabeth Stafford, 12 November 1917, in Coalinga, Cal… Read Full Bio ↴Jo Stafford (born Jo Elizabeth Stafford, 12 November 1917, in Coalinga, California and died July 16, 2008 at Century City, California) was an American jazz and big band singer whose career spanned the late 1930s through the early 1960s. She was known especially as a fond favorite of name bandleaders during World War II and in the years immediately after. Stafford was greatly admired for the purity of her voice and was considered one of the most versatile vocalists of the era. Even now, hers are widely held as the supreme versions of jazz standards "It Could Happen to You" and "Blue Moon." She sang with male partners on occasion, including Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. She was also considered a pioneer of modern musical parody, having won a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album in 1961 (with husband Paul Weston) for their album Jonathan and Darlene Edwards in Paris.

This Is Always
Jo Stafford Lyrics

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This isn't sometimes, this is always.
This isn't maybe, this is always.
This is love,
The real beginning of forever,
This isn't just mid summer madness,
A passing glow, a moment's gladness,
Yes it's love.
I knew it on the night we met,

You tied a string around my heart,
So how can I forget you.

With every kiss I know that
This is always.

Overall Meaning

In Jo Stafford's song "This Is Always," the lyrics express a deep and unwavering love. The singer emphasizes that this love is not just a passing feeling or a temporary infatuation, but rather a true and eternal connection. The repetition of phrases like "this isn't sometimes, this is always" and "this isn't maybe, this is always" reinforces the idea of steadfast commitment and permanence.

The verses also touch on the idea of fate, with the singer saying that they knew it was meant to be on the night they met. The metaphor of the string tied around the heart suggests a sense of being bound and connected to the other person. The chorus repeats the idea that every kiss confirms the eternal nature of their love.

Overall, "This Is Always" is a song about the deep and abiding nature of love, and the sense of certainty and commitment that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

This isn't sometimes, this is always.
This isn't an occasional occurrence, it's a constant presence.

This isn't maybe, this is always.
This isn't a questionable feeling, it's a certain reality.

This is love,
What I am feeling is indeed love.

The real beginning of forever,
It is the start of a lasting union.

This isn't just mid summer madness,
This is not a brief infatuation caused by summer's energy.

A passing glow, a moment's gladness,
It's not just a fleeting moment of happiness, it's a profound sensation.

Yes it's love.
Yes, without a doubt, it's love that I am experiencing.

I knew it on the night we met,
I realized that I was in love with you on the night we first met.

You tied a string around my heart,
You have captured my heart in such a way that I am deeply committed to you.

So how can I forget you.
It's unlikely for me to ever forget you due to how deeply you have impacted my life.

With every kiss I know that
Each time we kiss, I am reminded that it is love that I am feeling.

This is always.
This love will always be present and endure over time.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MACK GORDON, HARRY WARREN

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Comments from YouTube:

Jymster46

How wonderful, Heather. Lovely song by a lovely singer that has become one of my favorites of all time. Thank you so much for posting this one! Loved It! All the best to you, my friend,

Jim

TheSorrowfulFlower

9y↑1

@Jymster46 I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Jim! I thought it was a lovely song, too, and Ms. Stafford has become one of my favorites as well. Thanks so much for watching and for your wonderful comments! All the best to you, too, my friend :))

Charles Alan

Thanks, Love Jo Stanford, back then singers respected a good melody and Jo was one of the best. Her version of Haunted Heart is , well just haunting perfection.