Is This Love
Ray Charles feat. Diana Krall Lyrics
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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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@barryshannahan5988
Don’t we all have someone, somewhere in our lives that this applies to?
@navarroadams
I'm so falling for this track ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@judylmb8254
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
Brook Benton is close.
@pldilliner9490
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
2023 and it STILL TAKES MY BREATH AWAY! RIP Mr. Charles. Job well done! 🙏
@dmitrystetsenko7688
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.
@richardhartford609
I remember when Diana started out thinking she didn't have an adequate voice. Well this rendition demolished any such doubt.
@beverlyharris9859
❤😊 SENSATIONAL BEAUTIFUL HEAVENLY AMAZING AWESOME WONDERFUL PHENOMENAL EXTRAORDINARY!!!!!!
@anittawhite1461
Just so lovely two beautiful voices❤❤