Before Long
Louis Armstrong and His All-Stars Lyrics


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Before long you'll realize
How blue the skies can be
Before long this love we know
Will bloom and glow, you see

?
At least as I recall
And you will be so accustomed to me
And ?





Before long you'll long for me
And I will long for you

Overall Meaning

Louis Armstrong's song Before Long is a beautiful love song that describes the progression of a relationship over time. The first two lines speak of the realization that the skies can be just as blue as they can be gray or stormy, suggesting that despite any difficulties that may lie ahead in the relationship, there is hope for a bright future. The line "Before long this love we know will bloom and glow, you see" reinforces this sentiment, implying that love can grow and thrive over time.


The following lines, beginning with "At least as I recall," refer back to a past memory or moment in the relationship, perhaps alluding to something that the singer and their partner shared that was particularly special. The line "And you will be so accustomed to me" implies that the relationship has already progressed to a certain degree, that the two have spent ample time together to the point of comfort and familiarity. The final line, "Before long you'll long for me and I will long for you," suggests that the love between the couple will only continue to grow and deepen, ultimately leading to a longing for one another in times of separation.


Overall, Before Long is a romantic and hopeful love song that speaks to the beauty and potential of long-lasting love.


Line by Line Meaning

Before long you'll realize
It won't be long until you recognize


How blue the skies can be
How happy you can be


Before long this love we know
Soon enough our relationship


Will bloom and glow, you see
Will develop and become stronger


At least as I recall
From what I remember


And you will be so accustomed to me
You will become familiar with me


And ?
This line is not given, please specify what it is.


Before long you'll long for me
Soon you will miss me


And I will long for you
And I will also miss you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RYUICHI SAKAMOTO

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All comments from YouTube:

effinvadge

Put it this way, I've listened about 3 or 4 times this week now. I was drunk as a skunk the other day with mates crashing out in the room with me and just had to put this on to finish the night off to, was 4 wasted guys in a room in awe of what they were hearing . This is a total GEM. You ought to be massively proud as I am sure you are.

Ulises Vidal Molina Melo

For sure I guess Evan Shu is proud! Thanks a lot fellow for share this jewel!

julie clifford

Fabulous story.. great.. thx for sharing 🤍💚💙💖

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julie clifford

Wow.. Louis Armstrong.. the voice.. the smile.. Jewel Brown, beautiful.. and the.. ‘the brass band’ .. ends w Louis singing his appreciation, introductions, and goodbyes.. incredible day to be.. ♥️♥️💙♥️

rsjmd

This is one of my favorite performances by Luis, especially with Eddie, and is on my permanent favorite music video list. Thanks Evan

Evan Shulman

My pleasure. Aloha, Evan

Jellybeantiger

Legend of jazz.Warms the heart watching this concert.

Ximena Romero

Maravilloso eleva el alma escucharlos felicidad

pete barnard

Thanks Evan. Your Dad's a fine clarinet player- had to be to play with Louis ! Just love the All Stars. Saw them in 1956 and 1962. Best , swinginest small big band sound ever. Pete Barnard

MrKlemps

I saw your father with Gene Krupa at some point around 1960--at Boston's Storyville. He was a real pro who could play convincingly in any style. This concert from 1965 is probably the last time Pops was still in truly great trumpet form. Of course by then he had blown about FOUR lifetimes of really strong, powerful trumpet!

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