How Deep is the Ocean
Paul Whiteman and Bing Crosby Lyrics
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I'll tell you no lie
How deep is the ocean?
How high is the sky?
How many times in a day
Do I think of you?
How many roses are
Sprinkled with dew?
How far would I travel
Just to be where you are?
How far is the journey
From here to a star?
And if I ever lost you
How much would I cry?
How deep is the ocean?
How high is the sky?
The lyrics to Paul Whiteman and Bing Crosby's song "How Deep is the Ocean" are all about the depths of love and affection. The singer is professing their love for their significant other and asking rhetorical questions to express the magnitude of their feelings. The comparison of love to the depths of the ocean and the heights of the sky conveys the idea that the love is vast, immeasurable and infinite. The singer even poses questions related to the amount of times they think of their lover in a day and how much they would cry if they ever lost them. The overall message conveyed in these lyrics is that the love spans beyond physical boundaries and is truly eternal.
It's worth noting that this song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including jazz singer Diane Schuur and actor/singer Frank Sinatra. Additionally, the song has become a jazz standard and is often played at weddings and other romantic events. The lyrics themselves have also become a popular quote used on various romantic items such as pillows, mugs, and jewelry.
Line by Line Meaning
How much do I love you?
I want to express the amount of love I have for you
I'll tell you no lie
I am being sincere in my expression of love
How deep is the ocean?
My love for you is infinite and immeasurable, like the depth of the ocean
How high is the sky?
My love for you reaches the highest heights, like the sky
How many times in a day
I constantly think of you throughout the day
Do I think of you?
Thoughts of you are always on my mind
How many roses are
Even countless roses cannot compare to the beauty of my love for you
Sprinkled with dew?
My love for you is pure and fresh, like the morning dew on roses
How far would I travel
I am willing to go to great lengths just to be near you
Just to be where you are?
Being with you is worth any distance I have to travel
How far is the journey
The journey to be with you, no matter how far, is worth it to me
From here to a star?
Even the distance to the farthest star cannot compare to my desire to be with you
And if I ever lost you
The thought of losing you is unbearable to me
How much would I cry?
I would cry an immeasurable amount if I were to lose you
How deep is the ocean?
My love for you is infinite and immeasurable, like the depth of the ocean
How high is the sky?
My love for you reaches the highest heights, like the sky
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Irving Berlin
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Keith Green
Love this early period: that deep, throaty growl, the soaring high notes, such a rich sound.Bing was an amazing talent.
walkercatenaccio
The Groaner kills in his early phase. There is no one better.
Germaine Fisher
Love Bing’s voice!!
jaykdiamond
No one comes close. And no one ever will.
Michael Fleming
I remember my material grandmother had these songs on 78rpm records. I played them on a phonograph during the years of 1969 through 1970 or so. Great memories. :)
BalisticZeus
Im 25 and just bought a Gramophone. I love the old music!
Michael Grimaldi
My favorite Berlin song sung by one of my favorite singers!
roybo1930
Irving Berlin wrote "To My Mammy" in 1927, part of the Lyrics are "How Much Does She Love Me? I`ll Tell You Lie, How Deep Is The Ocean, How High Is The Sky"! This AWESOME Song led to this Magical Song in 1932!! I Have this on a Brunswick 78, Truly one of Bings Very Best!
sandra rutter
best singer ever