Nilsson also refers to a Dutch guitar pop band From Alkmaar The Netherlands which existed form 1997 till 2003. The band was fronted by singer Marieke Eelman. After their split in 2001 Marieke Eelman formed the band Eelman (after her last name) in 2003 together with Nilsson bassplayer Wilco Witte.
As Time Goes By
Nilsson Lyrics
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A kiss is still a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply as time goes by
And when two lovers woo
They still say "I love you"
On that you can rely
Moonlight and love songs never out of date
Hearts full of passion, jealousy, and hate
Woman needs man, and man must have his mate
That, no one can deny
It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers as time goes by
The song "As Time Goes By" by Nilsson talks about the timeless nature of love and all the emotions that come with it. The first two lines of the song state that a kiss is still a kiss and a sigh is just a sigh, no matter how much time passes. This means that the core experiences of love remain the same, even as the world changes around us.
The second verse describes the enduring nature of the phrase "I love you" between lovers. No matter what happens in the future, people will still express their love for each other. The third verse further explores the timeless qualities of love through the use of the imagery of moonlight and love songs. These elements are "never out of date" and are associated with "hearts full of passion, jealousy, and hate." The final few lines of the song reiterate the idea that the world will always welcome lovers, and that love is a "fight for love and glory, a case of do or die."
Overall, the song is a tribute to the enduring nature of love, and the fact that no matter how much time passes, the fundamental experiences of love remain the same.
Line by Line Meaning
You must remember this
Don't forget this important thing
A kiss is still a kiss
Even after so much time, a kiss still holds the same power
A sigh is just a sigh
A sigh is simply an expression of emotion, nothing more
The fundamental things apply as time goes by
The important things will always remain important, even as time passes
And when two lovers woo
When two people are in love and court each other
They still say "I love you"
Their feelings of love for each other remain strong
On that you can rely
You can always count on them to express their love for each other
No matter what the future brings, as time goes by
Even with all the uncertainty that the future may bring, some things will always remain constant
Moonlight and love songs never out of date
Romantic gestures like moonlight and love songs are still relevant no matter what era
Hearts full of passion, jealousy, and hate
Emotions like desire, envy, and anger are still powerful enough to drive people's actions
Woman needs man, and man must have his mate
Humans have always had a need for companionship
That, no one can deny
This is an undeniable fact of life
It's still the same old story
The story of love and its complications remains unchanged
A fight for love and glory
People will still fiercely fight for love and the happiness it brings
A case of do or die
Sometimes it's a matter of life and death when it comes to finding and keeping love
The world will always welcome lovers as time goes by
The simple act of people falling in love will always be accepted and celebrated
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HERMAN HUPFELD
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Roy Brand
One of the best top five albums of all time, and his rendition of "As time goes by" easily the best version of this song ever recorded. Still missing you Harry.
Colette Fleck
Best version of this song ever so full of feeling what a wonderful man and singer such a gifted voice.
Cinta Rocko
This song is Epic by HARRY LOVE IT SONG WAS!WRITTEN IN THE 30,s LOVE IT
John
My dad played this in the car on long trips, i thought w t f , now im the age he was and i luv every thing Nilsson sung,he went to young , its a funny old world
Vanessa B
John I was the same when my mum used to play them π. He has a lovely voice. Beautiful songs.
SheltieShangriLa
Don't feel bad. I'm almost 50 and am just discovering his music.
Eric A
The big band stuff is incredible
geoff riley
One of the best albums ever come out
John Rusin
Bought a vinyl LP of 'A Little Touch of Schmilsson in the Night' from a thrift store a few days ago. It only cost me a couple of dollars and it's the first time I ever heard it...I'm very very pleased π
Cinta Rocko
He was a MASTER