Love Is Here To Stay
McRae Carmen Lyrics
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Not for a year, forever and a day
The radio and the telephone
And the movies that we know
They're all just passing fancies
That in time may go
Oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
In time the Rockies may crumble
Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay
Oh, our love is here to stay
In the song 'Love Is Here To Stay', McRae Carmen is expressing the idea that true love is a constant force that is here to stay, unlike fleeting hobbies or entertainment that come and go. The use of different examples like movies, radios, and telephones as passing fancies symbolizes how people's interests keep changing with time. But when it comes to true love, it remains unchanged throughout the years. Carmen believes that their love is forever, not just for a year, and that they will be together for the long haul.
The second paragraph of the song emphasizes the strength of their bond. McRae Carmen uses the hyperbole of "in time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble" to demonstrate that their love can withstand anything. The use of these examples from nature reinforces that their love is as unshakeable and robust as enduring geological formations. Even though these landmarks may crumble, they are still only made of clay, unlike love that is a force more powerful than anything.
Line by Line Meaning
It's very clear our love is here to stay
It is absolutely certain that our love will endure
Not for a year, forever and a day
Our love is not just a temporary feeling, it will last forever
The radio and the telephone
The modern forms of communication
And the movies that we know
The films that we watch
They're all just passing fancies
These are all fleeting trends or obsessions
That in time may go
These things may fade out of fashion
Oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
My darling, our love is enduring
Together we're going a long, long way
We are committed to a long journey together
In time the Rockies may crumble
Even if the Rocky Mountains were to erode over time,
Gibraltar may tumble
Or if the mighty fortress of Gibraltar were to fall down,
They're only made of clay
These structures are only temporary and can crumble
Oh, our love is here to stay
But our love will continue to stand strong
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., IMAGEM MUSIC INC, SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, IRA GERSHWIN
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It's very clear our love is here to stay
Not for a year, forever and a day
The radio and the telephone
And the movies that we know
They're all just passing fancies
That in time may go
Oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Together we're going a long, long way
In time the Rockies may crumble
Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay
Oh, our love is here to stay
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