From This Moment On
Kenny Dorham Lyrics


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From this moment on
You for me, dear
Only two for tea, dear
From this moment on

From this happy day
No more blue songs
Only hoop-de-doo songs
From this moment on

You've got the love I need so much
Got the skin I love to touch
Got the arms to hold me tight
Got the sweet lips to kiss me goodnight

From this moment on
You and I, babe
We'll be ridin' high, babe
Every care is gone
From this moment on

You've got the love I need so much
Got the skin I love to touch
Got the arms to hold me tight
Got the sweet lips to kiss me goodnight

From this moment on
You and I, babe
We'll be ridin' high, babe
Every care is gone
From this moment
From this moment




This very moment
This moment on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kenny Dorham's song From This Moment On convey the joy and excitement of falling in love. The singer declares that his lover is now his everything, and they are meant to be together. He hints at the intimacy of their relationship with the line, "Only two for tea, dear," and describes the change in his mood from sad ('blue songs') to happy ('hoop-de-doo songs') since they got together. He praises his lover's physical attributes and expresses his desire to be physically close to them. The song's chorus repeats the idea that they will be happy and carefree from this moment on, suggesting that their love has the power to transform their lives.


The lyrics of From This Moment On are simple and straightforward, but they capture the essence of the joy and excitement of falling in love. The song is a celebration of the power of love to transform our lives and make us feel completely alive. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of physical intimacy in a relationship, as the singer praises his lover's physical attributes and expresses his desire to be close to them. Overall, the song is a timeless tribute to the beauty and power of love that continues to resonate with audiences today.


Line by Line Meaning

From this moment on
Starting now, at this specific moment, going forward.


You for me, dear
I have chosen you to be mine and I will be yours.


Only two for tea, dear
Our love is enough for us and we do not need anyone else.


From this happy day
Starting from today, we will be happy.


No more blue songs
We will no longer be sad or have depressing music.


Only hoop-de-doo songs
We will have fun, upbeat music.


You've got the love I need so much
I am grateful for the love you give me.


Got the skin I love to touch
I enjoy touching your soft skin.


Got the arms to hold me tight
I feel safe and secure in your arms.


Got the sweet lips to kiss me goodnight
I enjoy kissing you goodnight.


You and I, babe
Together, we will face anything.


We'll be ridin' high, babe
We will have good times and enjoy our lives together.


Every care is gone
We will forget our worries and live in the moment.


From this moment
Starting at this time, right now.


This very moment
This exact point in time.


This moment on
Starting now and continuing into the future.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER

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