It's Been A Long Long Time
Stan Kenton & His Orchestra with June Christy Lyrics
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Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Haven't felt like this, my dear
Since can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
Just kiss me once, then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long time
Haven't felt like this my dear
Since can't remember when
It's been a long, long time
You'll never know how many dreams
I dreamed about you
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
So kiss me once then kiss me twice
Then kiss me once again
It's been a long, long time
A long, long time
The song "It's Been a Long Long Time" by Stan Kenton talks about how the singer has missed his lover dearly and how kissing her makes him feel like he's living a dream. The repeated line "It's been a long, long time" shows the extent of how much the singer has missed his lover, emphasizing the scarcity of time that they have been apart.
As the song progresses, the singer talks about how he has dreamt of his lover numerous times and how his dreams have been incomplete without her. His longing for her is evident in his voice, and the lyrics encapsulate the depth of his emotions. When he asks his lover to kiss him, he is seeking an affirmation of love and closeness, finally having his dreams fulfilled.
The song is simple yet soul-stirring, with the melody supporting the lyrics perfectly. It is a poignant song that conveys how love and affection can make every moment worthwhile, erasing the pain of separation.
Line by Line Meaning
Just kiss me once, then kiss me twice
I want to feel your love and affection with multiple kisses
Then kiss me once again
I want to feel your love once again
It's been a long, long time
We have been apart for a considerable amount of time
Haven't felt like this, my dear
I haven't felt this way in ages, my love
Since can't remember when
It's been so long that I cannot recall when I last felt this way
You'll never know how many dreams
I have dreamt about you on countless occasions
I've dreamed about you
I have dreamt of being with you
Or just how empty they all seemed without you
The dreams felt incomplete and unfulfilling without your presence
A long, long time
It's been ages since we were together
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
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This song brings back sad memories
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That's how a sax section should sound and how a lead alto player should lead!
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