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.
I've Never Been in Love Before
Shirley Bassey Lyrics
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Now all at once it's you
It's you forever more
I've never been in love before
I thought my heart was safe
I thought I knew the score
That's all too strange and strong
I'm full of foolish song
And out my song must pour
So please forgive this helpless haze I'm in
I've really never been in love before
So this is wine
That's all too strange and strong
I'm full of foolish song
And out my song must pour
So please forgive this helpless haze I'm in
I've never really been in love before
The song "I've Never Been in Love Before" by Shirley Bassey talks about a newfound feeling of love that the singer has never experienced before. The lyrics indicate that the singer is caught off guard by this feeling and that it is something she never expected to experience. The line "I've never been in love before, now all at once, it's you" suggests that the singer is surprised and overwhelmed by the intensity of her feelings.
The song also explores the idea of vulnerability and uncertainty that often comes with falling in love. The line "I thought my heart was safe, I thought I knew the score" highlights that the singer went into the situation with a sense of confidence and control, but now feels disoriented and unsure about what the future holds.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that the feeling of love is intoxicating and overwhelming, using the metaphor of wine to describe the experience. The singer compares herself to a "foolish song" that must pour out, indicating that she can't hold back her feelings any longer.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of excitement, vulnerability, and uncertainty that come with falling in love for the first time.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never been in love before
I have never experienced romantic love before
Now all at once it's you
But suddenly, I am falling in love with you
It's you forever more
And I know that I want to be with you for a long time
I thought my heart was safe
I believed that I was immune to love's effects on the heart
I thought I knew the score
I believed I was familiar with love's rules and outcomes
But this is wine
But this love feels like an intoxicating beverage
That's all too strange and strong
It is overwhelming and unfamiliar to me
I'm full of foolish song
I find myself thinking and speaking in a foolish or silly manner when around you
And out my song must pour
I feel compelled to express my feelings through words or actions
So please forgive this helpless haze I'm in
Please excuse my befuddled state of mind due to my unfamiliarity with love
I've really never been in love before
I want you to know that this is all new to me
Contributed by Elizabeth H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@catman916
This is a wonderful recording of a fabulous song, one of my favorite Broadway show tunes. I commend you for your information about Shirley and this album.
@martycli9299
Great Video well done. Lovely song, lovely singer!
@michaelchapman4955
This is worthy of a YouTube Grammy... if you will
@bellini7verdi
sin palabras.....como siempre cada ves que la escucho...................
@MagsB50
Wonderful!
@claudiodesouto8163
Wonderful Singer....
@esnodgrass4357
Thank you Scot. Dame Shirley is and will always be my queen of music.
@redrev674
My favourite Bassey song.
@michaelchapman4955
Fabulous Song & Video, 'This is My Favorite Loesser song & everything He composed is a Rembrandt
@maggiefoster682
Dame Shirley has and always will be my No:1 Many Thanks for Sharingxxx