It's Been A Long Long Time
Keely Smith with Nelson Riddle and His Orchestra 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 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
Just 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 can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
I dreamed about you
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
A long, long time
The lyrics to "It's Been a Long Long Time" describe an intense longing for the return of someone who has been away for a while. The singer urges this person to kiss them repeatedly, emphasizing the passion and desire that has built up in their absence. The lyrics reflect a deep emotional connection between the two individuals, with the singer confessing to having lost touch with their own feelings in their absence.
The song is carried by a slow, dreamy melody accompanied by lush orchestration. The vocals are delivered in a gentle, breathy tone that adds to the wistful atmosphere of the song. The overall effect is one of romantic melancholy, with the lyrics and music working in tandem to convey a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
Just kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Initiating the moment with an expectation of receiving more affection
Then kiss me once again
Request for an additional kiss to indulge in the sweet feeling of love
It's been a long, long time
Longing for the return of intense emotional intimacy that hasn't been felt in a while
Haven't felt like this, my dear
Acknowledging that the feeling of passion and fondness is at its peak
Since can't remember when
Thinking about the last time this feeling was experienced, unsuccessfully
You'll never know how many dreams
Imagining of many instances of thoughts and hopes of togetherness
I've dreamed about you
Contrived scenarios about the beloved one, bringing joy in doing so
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
Expressing the feeling of incompleteness when imagining a life without the loved one
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Insisting on receiving more kisses, suggesting the importance of affection
Then kiss me once again
Demanding for one last good kiss before parting ways
A long, long time
Reiterating that it has been a long time since experiencing such tender and poignant moments of love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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@artgarcia1179
i will listen to both and let you know which one i like!!!!!
@idreamtadreamlastnight
Finally I found this version !! I heard it at the antiques store and couldn't find it, all other versions are much slower. This one is much more fun ! I love it !!
@salomonbarraza8177
the version of jule styne its better