She now resides in Monaco and has recently sold her London apartment. Many of its furnishings were auctioned for charity. Two very popular 'Audiences With Shirley Bassey' have aired on British TV, the most recent being in March 2006.
In 2006, UK retailer Marks and Spencer hired Bassey for their Christmas advertising campaign, with Dame Shirley singing a cover of P!nk's 'Get the Party Started'.
In late 2009 Bassey released 'The Performance' her first studio album for two decades, which was released in a maelstrom of anticipation. Still popular well into one of the longest and most illustrious musical careers in British and indeed international history, Bassey is considered by Brits to be a national treasure.
As Long as He Needs Me
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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I know where I must be
I'll cling on steadfastly
As long as he needs me
As long as life is long
I'll love him, right or wrong
And somehow I'll be strong
If you are lonely then you will know
When someone needs you, you love them so
I won't betray his trust
Though people say I must
I've got to stay true just
As long as he needs me
If you are lonely then you will know
When someone needs you, you love them so
I won't betray his trust
Though people say I must
I've got to stay true just
As long as he needs me
The lyrics to Shirley Bassey's song, "As Long as He Needs Me", can be interpreted as the unconditional love and loyalty of a woman who is deeply committed to her man. The opening verses set the theme that her love and devotion are as unshakeable as her commitment to be by his side for as long as he needs her. The bridge of the song suggests that the woman is aware of the loneliness that comes with not having someone to love, and that her commitment to be with her man is fueled by an understanding of how important it is to have that kind of connection.
The closing verses suggest that the woman is aware of the possibility of betrayal, but she is not swayed by what other people may say or the assumptions that might be made about her relationship. She must stay true to her man and maintain her loyalty as long as he needs her. The lyrics are powerful and suggest that love and commitment can be a guiding force in navigating the difficulties of life, and a source of strength in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
As long as he needs me
I'll stick around as long as he needs me, wherever he needs me.
I know where I must be
I know that wherever he needs me is where I must be.
I'll cling on steadfastly
I'll hold on to him with unwavering loyalty and devotion.
As long as life is long
For as long as I live, I'll love him no matter what.
I'll love him, right or wrong
No matter what he does or how he acts, I'll continue to love him.
And somehow I'll be strong
I'll find strength within myself to stay loyal and true to him.
If you are lonely then you will know
If you've ever been lonely, you know that when someone needs you, you love them deeply.
When someone needs you, you love them so
When someone needs you, you love them with all your heart and soul.
I won't betray his trust
No matter what others say or do, I won't betray his trust.
Though people say I must
Even if others try to persuade me to betray his trust, I won't do it.
I've got to stay true just
My only choice is to stay true to him for as long as he needs me.
As long as he needs me
For as long as he needs my love and loyalty, I'll be there for him.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LIONEL BART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chase Jackson
wow...she is in her 70's here n sounds great...her voice has stood the test of time...
Andrew Lang
I cry every time I see this from the electric proms. 1 of my most favourite songs of all time. To my, middle aged ears, this is as close to the original as we are ever going to hear.
SocialAlchemyProject
I never knew this, but now that I've heard this song more than a hundred times I hear an endearing message in my own heart. It is like this song was written for my Mother and I, because she took cared for me when kids bullied me and my biological dad did not show any interest in me. This is why I state Dame Shirley Bassey is Goddess! One day I hope to sing a duet with this grand Lady. She really knows what she is singing, and every child feels her empathy. What tender voice. Tyler Lord Hamilton
CarmellaNYC
Ageless, timeless and so magnificent!
Rock36Star
How can someone's voice still be this powerful at 70 years old, what is she doing?? and she looks good!!!!!!!!!!!!,
Andy Villareal
Heavenly voice the best of all the best, unbeatable
Valerie Cheers Brown
The incredible Dame sings this like NO OTHER
Jo Bucknall
She is beyond Phenomenal
Pat Fraser
i love the feeling and richness bassey has brought to this song after first singing it years ago.
Gaspar Marino
Simply one of the all time greatest singers. In every song she sings you feel every emotion she is trying to convey. MARVELOUS !!!