It's Been A Long Long Time
Ray Conniff & His Orchestra Lyrics
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Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Haven't felt like this, my dear
Since can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Just kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long time
Haven't felt like this my dear
Since can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
I dreamed about you
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
A long, long time
The lyrics to "It's Been a Long Long Time" by Ray Conniff and his Orchestra and Chorus speak of the deep longing and anticipation that comes with being reunited with a loved one after a prolonged absence. The repetitive lines emphasize the intensity of the feelings, urging for kisses not just once, but twice and again. The singer expresses how they haven't felt this way in a very long time, maybe even since they can't remember when, suggesting a period of yearning and longing.
The song conveys the idea that the time apart has led the singer to dream countless dreams about the person they desire. These dreams highlight the significance of the person's presence in the singer's life and how they have felt empty without them. The repeated appeal for kisses reflects the singer's desire to make up for the lost time and rekindle the love and affection they once shared.
Line by Line Meaning
Just kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Give me affection and love, not just once but twice
Then kiss me once again
Continue showing your love for me with another kiss
It's been a long, long time
It feels like an eternity since we last shared this kind of affection
Haven't felt like this, my dear
I haven't experienced this level of emotion before, my love
Since can't remember when
It's been so long that I can't recall the last time I felt like this
You'll never know how many dreams
You cannot comprehend the countless dreams
I've dreamed about you
In which I envisioned you and our love
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
And how devoid of meaning those dreams felt without your presence
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Therefore, show your affection and love to me repeatedly
Then kiss me once again
Keep demonstrating your love by kissing me once more
It's been a long, long time
It has felt like an extended period since we last shared this kind of love and intimacy
A long, long time
An incredibly prolonged duration
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Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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