As Time Goes By
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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Verse
This day and age we're living in
Gives cause for apprehension,
With speed and new invention
And things like fourth dimension.
Yet we get a trifle weary
With mr. einstein's theory,
So we must get down to earth at times:
Relax, relieve the tension.
And no matter what the progress
Or what may yet be proved,
The simple facts of life are such
They cannot be removed.
Refrain
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Moonlight and love songs never out of date,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.

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.

Overall Meaning

The Rat Pack's song As Time Goes By expresses the sentiment that even though the advancements of technology and scientific theories can be overwhelming and tiring, the fundamental things in life remain constant. The song also alludes to the fact that love is timeless and will always be a significant aspect of life, regardless of any advancements or changes in society.


The verse suggests that while we may find ourselves becoming fatigued with the constant progression of life, we must also remember to take breaks and focus on the simple things in life. The mention of Einstein's theory refers to the widespread adoption of the theory of relativity during the time the song was written. It implies that even with ground-breaking scientific discoveries, we need to take a step back and appreciate the essential things that keep us grounded.


The refrain serves as a reminder that despite any changes that society may go through, the fundamental things in life remain the same. The chorus depicts the beauty in the pure and natural experiences of love found in the everyday moments. As time progresses, the manifestation of love may change, but love never changes, and the affection and dedication of two lovers will always remain the same.


Line by Line Meaning

This day and age we're living in
The present era we exist in


Gives cause for apprehension,
Makes us feel uneasy


With speed and new invention
Due to technological advancements and innovations


And things like fourth dimension.
And concepts like the fourth dimension in physics


Yet we get a trifle weary
But we become a little tired


With mr. einstein's theory,
Of hearing about Mr. Einstein's theory of relativity


So we must get down to earth at times:
So, we must approach things in a practical way


Relax, relieve the tension.
To relax and reduce stress


And no matter what the progress
Despite whatever advancements are made


Or what may yet be proved,
Or whatever might still be discovered


The simple facts of life are such
The truth about life is that


They cannot be removed.
They cannot be changed or altered


You must remember this,
It is important to recall that


A kiss is still a kiss,
A kiss is still a true symbol of affection


A sigh is just a sigh;
A sigh is a simple expression of emotion


The fundamental things apply,
The important things remain the same


As time goes by.
Over time, nothing changes


And when two lovers woo,
And when two people are in love,


They still say, "I love you,"
They still express their love through spoken words


On that you can rely;
You can trust that to be true


No matter what the future brings,
Ignoring the uncertainty in the days to come,


As time goes by.
Things will remain the same over time


Moonlight and love songs never out of date,
The romantic imagery of moonlit evenings and love ballads never become outdated


Hearts full of passion, jealousy, and hate;
Regardless of the emotions we feel, whether love, envy, or anger;


Woman needs man and man must have his mate,
Women and men are complementary to each other


That no one can deny.
It is simply a fact of life


It's still the same old story,
The tale remains the same throughout time


A fight for love and glory,
A struggle for love and prestige


A case of do or die;
A situation in which one must succeed or perish


The world will always welcome lovers,
Love will always be celebrated and appreciated in society


As time goes by.
No matter what happens, time will continue to pass by




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Herman Hupfeld

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DANIEL AMADEO

ES UN PLACER ESCUCHARLO AL GRAN SINATRA.- ACOMPAÑADO CON EL ENORME TONY MOTTOLA.- SU LENGUAJE CORPORAL, SU CARISMA, SU ELEGANCIA, Y ESTA NOSTALGICA CANCION.- SINATRA ETERNO.-

SpaceGhost67

His voice, for all the powerhouse orchestras he fairly conducted himself with waves of his hand on stage, was showcased best by Al Viola and Bill Miller, or by just a guitarist or pianist with a relaxed style.

Michael Chapman

Al Viola used to perform with Jazz pianist, Page Cavanaugh at LA's SFV Monteleone's West Jazz supper club for yrs & I'd often request a Sinatra ballad that Al would play beautifully with Page Cavanaugh & Burbank Bill Miller, Sinatra's longtime pianist when He wasn't on tour with Sinatra was often seated a few barstools away from me at another LA Jazz supper club in LA's Toluca Lake, The Money Tree on Riverside Dr. & 'needless to say, being a Sinatra fan since I was 8-9 years old- I was on Cloud 9 & Thrilled to be in the presence of these Fabulous musicians in a supper club setting

SpaceGhost67

@Michael Chapman This is an awesome comment; I couldn't have hoped for a better one from an actual insider.

FRANCESCO MENTA

Canzone, parole e interpretazione eccezzionali da Frank.🎉

Thomas Lasthaus

Pure Magic 🎤

Paolo Rossi

Voce Divina

harold bregman

Great interpretation

ROLAND HANSSEN

You were the Best and you're still the best male singer in that dying World.

Dan

This is rare. I only saw him do this once

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