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.
For All We Know
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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Strangers in many ways
We've got a lifetime to share
So much to say
And as we go
From day to day
I'll feel you close to me
But time alone will tell
"I knew you well"
For only time
Will tell us so
And love may grow
For all we know
Love, look at the two of us
Strangers in many ways
Let's take a lifetime to say
"I knew you well"
For only time
Will tell us so
And love may grow
For all we know
Strangers (strangers, strangers)
For all we know
The lyrics to Shirley Bassey’s song, “For All We Know” is achingly beautiful, and its message feels universal. The song is a yearning for a love that may or may not have yet come into fruition. The singer, suggesting a fledgling relationship, looks at their new partner, realizing that they are strangers in many ways. However, amidst the unknown, there's a connection possible, a shared longing to be understood and understood by the other.
The song's chorus, with its refrain"Let's take a lifetime to say, I knew you well," suggests that this connection that's so desired may take years to fully flower. Nothing is promised in life or love, and only time itself will tell if there's the possibility of a deeper and long-lasting love. The idea that love may grow, for all we know, reduces the pressure on this new relationship and focuses on the present.
It's a love song with awareness, acknowledging that we are all strangers when we experience new love. It speaks to the idea that relationships take time and effort to develop and mature, and we never know what the future holds. The song's melody, bassey's powerful vocals, and lyrics combine to create a complex, passionate and melancholic ode to love's vagaries.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, look at the two of us
Love, let us take a moment to examine and acknowledge our partnership.
Strangers in many ways
Despite being in love, there are aspects of each other that are unknown or unfamiliar.
We've got a lifetime to share
We have a long future ahead of us to enjoy each other's company.
So much to say
There are many things we have yet to express to each other.
And as we go
As we continue along our journey together,
From day to day
Every day,
I'll feel you close to me
I will physically and emotionally feel your presence.
But time alone will tell
Only with the passage of time will we truly know the depth of our love.
Let's take a lifetime to say
We should use the entirety of our lives to express our love and devotion to each other.
"I knew you well"
Let us confidently state that we are intimately familiar with each other.
For only time
It is only with time
Will tell us so
That will reveal and cement our love.
And love may grow
Our love for each other has the potential to become even stronger.
For all we know
Because ultimately, we can never be absolutely sure of what the future holds.
Love, look at the two of us
Once more, let us acknowledge how incredible it is that we have found love.
Strangers in many ways
Although we may be deeply in love, there are always things about each other that we will never fully understand.
Let's take a lifetime to say
It is worth taking an entire lifetime to express and celebrate our love.
"I knew you well"
Confidently proclaim that we have known each other deeply and intimately.
For only time
This can only be known as the passage of time reveals it.
Will tell us so
And ultimately, we will learn the depth of our love through the journey of growing older together.
And love may grow
As time passes, our love could continue to deepen and flourish.
For all we know
Ultimately, we cannot predict the future, but we can choose to love each other fully in the present moment.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Fred Karlin, James Arthur Griffin, Robert Wilson Royer
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