When
Ramparts Lyrics
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Life has been beautiful, we have been young
After you've gone, life will go on
Like an old song we have sung
When I grow too old to dream
I'll have you to remember
When I grow too old to dream
So, kiss me my sweet
And so let us part
And when I grow too old to dream
That kiss will live in my heart
And when I grow too old to dream
That kiss will live in my heart
So, kiss me my sweet
And so let us part
And when I grow too old to dream
That kiss will live in my heart
The song "When" by Ramparts is a heartfelt ballad about the beauty of life and the love shared between two people. The first stanza of the song communicates the idea of the couple enjoying their youth and the beauty of their life together. The idea of life going on after they have gone is presented in the second stanza, but the lyrics are also hopeful because the memories of their love will live on like an old song.
The main theme of the song revolves around the idea of growing old together and how the love shared between two people is something that stays with them even after they are gone. The lyrics suggest that even if the couple grows old and begins to forget the details of their life together, they will still have the love they shared to remember. The repetition of the line "when I grow too old to dream" emphasizes the idea that even if memory fades, the love shared between two people is something that endures.
The third stanza of the song is particularly poignant, as it talks about the final goodbye between the couple. Despite the sadness that comes with this, the lyrics suggest that even the memory of their last kiss will stay with them forever. The final line of the song, "That kiss will live in my heart," reinforces the idea that true love is something that transcends time and lasts forever.
Overall, the lyrics of "When" are a testament to the power of love and the enduring nature of the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
We have been gay, going our way
We have been happy, moving forward in life
Life has been beautiful, we have been young
Our life has been wonderful, but we were young and it won't last forever
After you've gone, life will go on
When you leave, life will continue without you
Like an old song we have sung
Our time together will become a distant memory, like a song we used to sing
When I grow too old to dream
When I become too old to imagine or dream
I'll have you to remember
I'll have memories of you to hold on to
Your love will live in my heart
The love you gave me will always be a part of me
So, kiss me my sweet
Before we say goodbye, give me a final kiss
And so let us part
And now it's time for us to go our separate ways
That kiss will live in my heart
That last kiss will always be with me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Oscar Hammerstein Ii, Sigmund Romberg
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