As Time Goes By
Rhythms Del Mundo feat. Ibrahim Ferrer Lyrics


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No debes olvidar
besar siempre es besar
igual que suspirar
en lo fundamental sera
que el tiempo va

Amante como tu
diran que eres "mi luz"
tambien sucederan
no importa lo que pasara
el tiempo va

algunas canciones
no tiene ayer
los corazones
llenos de pasion
buscan y encuentran

alguien a quien querer
no lo podran negar
la historia se repite
librar con las pasiones
triunfar o fracasar
el mundo "es para siempre buen"
y el tiempo va

la historia se repite
librar con las pasiones
triunfar o fracasar




el mundo "es para siempre joven"
y el tiempo va.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rhythms Del Mundo feat. Ibrahim Ferrer's song "As Time Goes By" speak about the importance of never forgetting certain fundamental aspects of love and how time moves forward, regardless of what happens. The first verse emphasizes the significance of kissing and sighing, reminding listeners that these simple gestures are powerful expressions of love. The chorus discusses the inevitability of change in relationships, but acknowledges that the passing of time cannot fully erase the passion that was once felt. Even though some songs may not have a past or history, the hearts of those who are full of passion will always seek and find someone to love. The final verse of the song talks about how history repeats itself, and individuals are forced to confront their passions, whether they triumph or fail. The song concludes with the idea that the world is forever young, and time continues to move on.


One interesting fact about "As Time Goes By" is that it was originally composed by Herman Hupfeld in 1931 for the Broadway musical "Everybody's Welcome." The song was later popularized by the 1942 film "Casablanca," where it was sung by Dooley Wilson. In addition, the song has been covered by various artists over the years, including Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, and Frank Sinatra.


Another interesting fact is that Rhythms Del Mundo is a collaborative project that brings together Cuban musicians and international artists to create mash-ups of popular songs. The project's proceeds go towards supporting climate change education, mitigation, and adaptation projects in developing countries.


The chords for "As Time Goes By" are G, Em7, A7, D7, G, Em7, A7, D7, G, B7, C, G, E7, Am7, D7, G.


Line by Line Meaning

No debes olvidar
It's important not to forget


besar siempre es besar
To kiss is always to kiss


igual que suspirar
Like sighing


en lo fundamental sera
In the end, it will be


que el tiempo va
That time goes by


Amante como tu
Lover like you


diran que eres 'mi luz'
They'll say you're 'my light'


tambien sucederan
Things will also happen


no importa lo que pasara
No matter what happens


el tiempo va
Time goes by


algunas canciones
Some songs


no tiene ayer
Don't have a past


los corazones
The hearts


llenos de pasion
Full of passion


buscan y encuentran
Search and find


alguien a quien querer
Someone to love


no lo podran negar
They won't be able to deny it


la historia se repite
History repeats itself


librar con las pasiones
Fight with passions


triunfar o fracasar
Succeed or fail


el mundo 'es para siempre buen'
The world 'is always good'


y el tiempo va
And time goes by


la historia se repite
History repeats itself


librar con las pasiones
Fight with passions


triunfar o fracasar
Succeed or fail


el mundo 'es para siempre joven'
The world 'is forever young'


y el tiempo va.
And time goes by.




Writer(s): Herman Hupfeld

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