As Time Goes By
Rod Stewart featuring Queen Latifah Lyrics
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Gives cause for apprehension
With speed and new invention
And things like third dimension
Yet we get a trifle weary
With Mr. Einstein's theory
So we must get down to earth at times
And no matter what the progress
Or what may yet be proved
The simple facts of life are such
They cannot be removed
You must remember this
A kiss is still a kiss,
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by
And when two lovers woo
They still say, "I love you"
On that you can rely
No matter what the future brings
As time goes by
Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man
And man must have his mate
That no one can deny
Well, it's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
Times don't change, right?
Sing it to me, Latifah
Oh, I'm singing it to you right now
'Cause we're talking about
Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man
And man must have his mate
That no one can deny
Well, it's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by
As time goes by
Time goes by
The lyrics to "As Time Goes By" by Rod Stewart featuring Queen Latifah are a reflection on how today's world, full of new inventions and technologies, can sometimes be overwhelming and cause apprehension. However, no matter how much the world advances, the basic principles of life still apply. A kiss is still a kiss and love is still an essential part of our lives. The song also speaks to the universality of love, that no matter what is happening in the world, love will always be a constant, as timeless as the moonlight and love songs.
The song begins by acknowledging the advancements of our modern world and the stress that it may cause. Stewart sings of the weariness that can come from trying to keep up with everything, causing us to need the grounding force of relaxation and tension relief. Despite all of the advancements of the world, the fundamental things in life remain the same, and that's what really matters.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this message, by reminding listeners that love and the basic principles of life endure, no matter how much the world around us changes. Even in the face of uncertainty and fear, we can rely on the constancy of love. It's a message that was just as relevant when the song was originally written for the 1931 musical "Everybody's Welcome" as it is today.
Line by Line Meaning
This day and age we're living in
The world we live in today
Gives cause for apprehension
Makes us worried and uneasy
With speed and new invention
Due to advances in technology and innovation
And things like third dimension
Including things like 3D technology
Yet we get a trifle weary
But we sometimes get tired of it all
With Mr. Einstein's theory
With the complex theories of physicists like Einstein
So we must get down to earth at times
So we must remember to stay grounded
Relax relieve the tension
And take a break to ease the stress
And no matter what the progress
Despite all the advancements in the world
Or what may yet be proved
Or any new discoveries that may come
The simple facts of life are such
The basic truths about living remain
They cannot be removed
And can never be changed
You must remember this
Don't forget this important piece of wisdom
A kiss is still a kiss,
A kiss will always be a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
A sigh will always be a sigh
The fundamental things apply
The most important things still matter
As time goes by
No matter how much time passes
And when two lovers woo
When two people fall in love
They still say, "I love you"
They still say the three magical words
On that you can rely
You can count on that
No matter what the future brings
Regardless of what happens in the future
As time goes by
Time will continue to pass
Moonlight and love songs
Romantic moments under the moonlight
Never out of date
They will always be relevant
Hearts full of passion
Intense feelings of love
Jealousy and hate
Negative emotions that sometimes accompany love
Woman needs man
Women have a natural desire for companionship
And man must have his mate
Men also crave loving relationships
That no one can deny
It's a universal truth
Well, it's still the same old story
Love stories have remained the same over time
A fight for love and glory
Fighting for love and what you believe in
A case of do or die
A situation where you must succeed no matter what
The world will always welcome lovers
The world will always have a place for love and romance
As time goes by
As time continues to move forward
Times don't change, right?
The world doesn't change much, does it?
Sing it to me, Latifah
Queen Latifah, can you sing about it?
Oh, I'm singing it to you right now
Yes, I am singing about it right now
'Cause we're talking about
Because we are discussing
Moonlight and love songs
Romantic settings and music
Hearts full of passion
Emotions deeply rooted in love
Jealousy and hate
Negative feelings that can sometimes cloud love
Woman needs man
A woman naturally desires companionship
And man must have his mate
Men too need loving partners in their lives
That no one can deny
A universal truth that nobody can deny
Times don't change, right?
The world never quite changes, does it?
Well, it's still the same old story
The tales of love and romance always follow the same script
A fight for love and glory
Love is often a matter of passion and fighting for your beliefs
A case of do or die
Risks must be taken in the quest for love
The world will always welcome lovers
The world will always make room for love and passion
As time goes by
As time marches steadily forward
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HERMAN HUPFELD
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