Is This Love
Ray Charles feat. Diana Krall Lyrics

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The more I read the papers
The less I comprehend
The world and all its capers
And how it soon will end
Nothing seems to be lasting
But that isn't our affair
We've got something permanent
I mean in the way we care

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

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ray Charles' "Is This Love" featuring Diana Krall convey a message of the lasting nature of their love in a world that seems to be transient and unstable. Charles expresses his frustration with the media, stating that the more he reads the newspapers, the less he comprehends the world and all its "capers." He acknowledges that nothing seems to be lasting, but declares that he and his significant other have something permanent in the way that they care for one another. The two singers then go on to emphasize the enduring nature of their love, highlighting that their love is here to stay, not just for a year but for “ever and a day.” They compare their love to passing fancies such as radio, telephones, and movies, which may go away with time. However, Charles and Krall’s love will endure, no matter what may happen in the world.

The song's principle theme is the duration of love, despite the impermanence of today's society. The lyrics expressing the idea that true and lasting love will overcome and withstand any challenges the world presents, whether the world is built on shifting sands or solid rock. Charles and Krall's duet emphasizes their shared passion and understanding of one another, strengthening their bond.

Line by Line Meaning

The more I read the papers
The more I read the news, the more confused I become

The less I comprehend
I am struggling to make sense of what is happening in the world

The world and all its capers
The world and all its events and activities

And how it soon will end
And how it all seems to be heading towards an inevitable end

Nothing seems to be lasting
Nothing in this world seems to be permanent or enduring

But that isn't our affair
But we are not concerned about that

We've got something permanent
We have something that will endure

I mean in the way we care
I mean in the way that we love and care for each other

It's very clear our love is here to stay
Our love is very strong and will last forever

Not for a year, but ever and a day
Not just for a short while, but forever

The radio and the telephone
Modes of communication

And the movies that we know
And the films that we watch

May just be passing fancies and in time may go
These things may be temporary and eventually disappear

But, oh my dear, our love is here to stay
But our love will endure no matter what else changes

Together we're going a long, long way
We are committed to each other for the long term

In time the Rockies may crumble
Even massive natural landmarks may eventually erode

Gibraltar may tumble
Even a geological formation as significant as Gibraltar may fall apart

They're only made of clay
These things are not permanent, but made of materials subject to change over time

But our love is here to stay
But our love is enduring and will never fade

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

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Comments from YouTube:

@barryshannahan5988

13w↑2

Don’t we all have someone, somewhere in our lives that this applies to?

@navarroadams

12w↑2

I'm so falling for this track ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@judylmb8254

2y↑35

There is just no one on the planet that sounds like this great entertainer. Ray Charles, one of the greats that we will never forget.

@chipgaasche4933

30w↑1

Brook Benton is close.

@pldilliner9490

24w↑8

Yes for sure. Ray Charles will always be one of our greatest musicians, naturally talented & enjoyed making people happy; a beautiful person and a blessing to all of us who were honored by his music. 🌺🤗Leilani

@m1patriot327

25w↑5

2023 and it STILL TAKES MY BREATH AWAY! RIP Mr. Charles. Job well done! 🙏

@dmitrystetsenko7688

2y↑14

Diana justified Ray's honoured invitation and showed her best vocal abilities. And Ray is Ray, so this duet's song immediately became classic forever. Just wonderful 🥰 Love Diana 💖. RIP Ray.