Sedaka wrote his 1959 hit "Oh! Carol" about his then-girlfriend, Carol Klein, later to become Carole King. In 1963, King released a humorous answer entitled "Oh Neil".
The Laughter In the Rain Songfacts says Sedaka's hits dried up when The Beatles arrived, but then he teamed up with the lyricist Philip Cody and had a a number 1 hit with "Laughter In The Rain." It re-ignited Sedaka's career and he had 6 more Top-40 hits in America by 1977.
Sedaka's voice is in the tenor range.
Time Marches On
Neil Sedaka Lyrics
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The world outside may crumble and fall
This love that we share won't be touched by the hands of time
It will last 'till the sands of time have withered away
Time marches on, oceans may disappear
But my love for you won't ever change
Though time may go, our love will grow
Our love is here to stay
Time marches on, mountains may turn to dust
The world outside may crumble and fall
This love that we share won't be touched by the hands of time
It will last 'till the sands of time have withered away
Time marches on, oceans may disappear
But my love for you won't ever change
Though time may go, our love will grow
And last from day to day while time marches on
Our love is here, our love is here to stay
The main message behind Neil Sedaka's song "Time Marches On" is that despite the fact that time has the power to change everything around us, it cannot change the love that two people share. The lyrics speak of the uncertainty of the world's future, with mountains turning to dust and oceans disappearing, and the inevitability of the passage of time. However, in the midst of chaos and change, the love between two individuals remains steadfast, unwavering and eternal, immune to the ravages of time.
The song showcases an optimistic and hopeful outlook, suggesting that "our love will grow and last from day to day while time marches on." The use of imagery, such as mountains turning to dust and oceans disappearing, shows the transience of life and highlights how love can be the only constant in an ever-changing world. Even though the world and everything in it may eventually come to an end, love endures.
Line by Line Meaning
Time marches on, mountains may turn to dust
The passing of time is inevitable, and even things as seemingly permanent as mountains may eventually crumble and decay.
The world outside may crumble and fall
The external world is also subject to change and decay, and may even completely collapse.
This love that we share won't be touched by the hands of time
Despite the constant passage of time and the changes that come with it, the love between the singer and their partner will remain constant and unaffected.
It will last 'till the sands of time have withered away
The love between the artist and their partner is so strong that it will endure until the end of time itself.
Time marches on, oceans may disappear
The march of time may even cause immense bodies of water, such as oceans, to vanish or dry up.
But my love for you won't ever change
Despite the unpredictable nature of the world and the passage of time, the singer's love for their partner will always remain constant and unwavering.
Though time may go, our love will grow
As time passes and the relationship between the singer and their partner endures, their love will continue to strengthen and deepen.
And last from day to day while time marches on
Despite the inevitability of time's progression, the love between the artist and their partner will endure from one day to the next.
Our love is here to stay
The love between the artist and their partner is permanent and will never fade or disappear, even in the face of change and uncertainty.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA
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Karen Hinman
Neil I heard you sing this on your daily concert July 8th. It was the 1st time I have heard it....fell in love with it. I listened to this version and Roy Hamilton's 1959 version. Yours is so beautiful. I would love to find an accompaniment recording of yours to sing with. I sing lots of Karen Carpenter, Tenille and Connie Francis songs. Let me know where I might find a track if you have time.
mrob75
big Sedaka / Howie Greenfield song that Roy Hamilton did in 1959...What a great record for "Valentine's Day"
David Chernofsky
think it is the first time i hear,was covered by Roy Hamilton
Mike Vallen
Very fine .