At Long Last Love
Lena Horne with Lennie Hayton and His Orchestra Lyrics


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Is it an earthquake or simply a shock?
Is it the good turtle soup or merely the mock?
Is it a cocktail, this feeling of joy?
Or is what i feel the real McCoy?

Is it for all time or simply a lark?
Is it Granada i see or only Asbury Park?
Is it a fancy not worth thinking of?
Or is it at long last love?

Is it an earthquake, or simply a shock?
Is it the good turtle soup, or is it merely the mock?
Is it a cocktail, this feeling of joy?
Or is what i feel the real McCoy?

Is it for all time or simply a lark?
Is it Granada i see or only Asbury Park?




Is it a fancy, not worth thinking of?
Or is it at long long long last love?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "At Long Last Love," performed by Lena Horne with Lennie Hayton and His Orchestra, have a whimsical and playful tone while also exploring the concept of love. The repeated questions of whether the feeling is an earthquake or a shock, good turtle soup or just the mock, underscores the uncertainty and confusion that often accompanies falling in love. The use of disparate references to Granada and Asbury Park, both places with different associations, further emphasizes the feeling of confusion and uncertainty.


However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that despite the questions and doubts, the singer believes that what they are feeling is "at long last love." This conclusion suggests that the preceding questions were not necessarily asked in a completely serious or logical manner but rather to express the complex and often confusing emotions that come with falling in love.


Line by Line Meaning

Is it an earthquake or simply a shock?
Am I feeling something significant or just a small disturbance?


Is it the good turtle soup or merely the mock?
Is what I'm experiencing authentic or just a superficial imitation?


Is it a cocktail, this feeling of joy?
Does this happiness come from a mixture of sources or is it pure and simple?


Or is what I feel the real McCoy?
Could it be that my emotions are authentic and not a counterfeit?


Is it for all time or simply a lark?
Will this last forever or is it just a fleeting affair?


Is it Granada I see or only Asbury Park?
Is this reality or just a figment of my imagination?


Is it a fancy not worth thinking of?
Is this something unrealistic and unworthy of my attention?


Or is it at long last love?
Could it be that after my long search, I've finally found true love?


Is it at long long long last love?
Is this love truly lasting and deep, or is it just a passing phase?




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

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