Love Is Here to Stay
Nat King Cole Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

It's very clear, our love is here to stay
Not for a year but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go

But 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
But our love is here to stay

In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble




They're only made of clay
But our love is here to stay

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Is Here to Stay" by Nat King Cole was written by George Gershwin in 1937, just two years before his untimely death at the age of 38. The song, which was originally titled "It's Here to Stay," was intended to be the theme song for the movie "The Goldwyn Follies," but unfortunately, Gershwin passed away before the film was released.


The lyrics of the song suggest that while many things in life may be fleeting and temporary, love is forever. The first two lines of the song express this sentiment directly, stating "It's very clear, our love is here to stay/ Not for a year but ever and a day." The following lines compare the transience of popular culture with the permanence of true love, saying "The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know/ May just be passing fancies and in time may go/ But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay."


The final stanza of the song uses a metaphor to emphasize the strength and durability of love: "In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble/ They're only made of clay/ But our love is here to stay." This comparison of love to natural structures that are generally thought to be indestructible suggests that love is something that is not subject to decay or deterioration, but rather endures over time.


Line by Line Meaning

It's very clear, our love is here to stay
Our love is strong and enduring, and it's obvious to both of us.


Not for a year but ever and a day
Our love will last forever and will never fade away.


The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know May just be passing fancies and in time may go
The entertainment we enjoy now is temporary and fleeting, but our love will stay.


But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Regardless of what happens, our love is unwavering and will always be present.


Together we're going a long, long way
We have a future together and our love will endure the test of time.


In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble They're only made of clay
Even the strongest physical structures can fall apart, but our love is stronger than that.


But our love is here to stay
No matter what the future holds, our love will remain constant and unchanging.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Rebecca Runions

“Love Is Here to Stay” was the last musical composition George
Gershwin completed before his death on July 11, 1937. Ira Gershwin wrote
the words after George's death as a tribute to his brother’s passing.

Originally titled "It's Here to Stay" and then "Our Love Is Here to
Stay", the song was finally published as "Love Is Here to Stay". Ira
Gershwin said that he wanted to change the song's name back to "Our Love
Is Here to Stay" for years, but felt that it wouldn't be right since
the song had already become a standard.



Giorgio BROWNIE Milia

It's very clear our love is here to stay
Not for a year but ever and a day
Oh the radio and a telephone, movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go

But oh my dear our love is here to stay
Together we're going on a long, long way
In time the rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay but our love is here to stay

It's very clear our love is here to stay
Not for a year but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go

But 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 but our love is here to stay

But 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 but forever and a day
Our love is here to stay, our love is here to stay

Compositori: George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
Testo di Love Is Here to Stay © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, Peermusic Publishing, Raleigh Music Publishing



All comments from YouTube:

compsecure77

That voice was made in heaven like Gershwin's music, wow what a combination.

cerveza

I agree. He's like no other. Reminds me of my parents. Dad used to say "There's only one Nat Cole" Fucking a right?

Ray Breaux 2

I've heard the song sung by many artist but none could do it like Nat King Cole. That velvet voice and classy persona could only be created by him. Thank you for sharing. It's nice to be reminded of a time when real talent graced our auditoriums and recording studios.

Rebecca Runions

“Love Is Here to Stay” was the last musical composition George
Gershwin completed before his death on July 11, 1937. Ira Gershwin wrote
the words after George's death as a tribute to his brother’s passing.

Originally titled "It's Here to Stay" and then "Our Love Is Here to
Stay", the song was finally published as "Love Is Here to Stay". Ira
Gershwin said that he wanted to change the song's name back to "Our Love
Is Here to Stay" for years, but felt that it wouldn't be right since
the song had already become a standard.

Thomas Timlin

Oscar Levant, famous pianist and close friend of George Gershwin's, and brother Ira Gershwin had heard George play the unfinished tune and heard George play what he had intended to write to finish or polish off the melody. They reconstructed that bit from memory.

Alec Youngman

Rebecca Runions I didn't know all that thank you for that information

irishsetterarchie

Absolute PERFECTION! I miss him today more than I realized. I find I really have to look hard and long in today's world to find this kind of class, honesty, warmth and brilliance. Nat Cole is and always will be a shining star!

Benofficial

Best version of this song hands down IMO

Надежда Капитанова

Отличный певец и прекрасная и чудесная песня! Супер! Благодарю!

Erdem Hussein

One of the best songs written by the Gershwin brothers and one of my favourites and of course sung beautifully by the one & only great Nat King Cole

More Comments

More Versions