Love Is Here To Stay
Tony Mottola Lyrics
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Not for a year but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Together we're going a long, long way
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
But our love is here to stay
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They're only made of clay
But our love is here to stay
The lyrics to Tony Mottola's Love Is Here To Stay emphasize the immutability of a couple's love in the midst of life's transient pleasures and material things. The opening line, "It's very clear, our love is here to stay– Not for a year but ever and a day," asserts the durability of the love shared by the couple, even as social trends and popular culture fads come and go. The radio, telephone, and movies, the common cultural markers of the time are said to be "passing fancies," which might endure for some time before also fading away.
Despite the potential decay of all that surrounds the couple, their love will remain steadfast. The second verse offers examples of things that may fall apart or deteriorate in time, such as the Rockies or Gibraltar, but ultimately reminds the listener that these structures too are susceptible to decay since they are "only made of clay." The repetition of this line further emphasizes the steadfastness of the couple's love. The suggestion is that while things that are material may ultimately crumble, the couple's love will endure eternally.
Overall, the song Love Is Here To Stay, highlights and holds in high regard the strength and permanence of true love, which is the cornerstone of the happiness and joy found in life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's very clear, our love is here to stay
Our love is not temporary, it's obvious that it is meant to last forever.
Not for a year but ever and a day
Our love is not just for a short while, it's meant to last a lifetime.
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
The things that we think are important now, like pop culture, won't necessarily last.
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
Trends are temporary and so are things that seem important in the present moment.
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Despite the transient nature of many things in life, our love is one thing that will always remain constant.
Together we're going a long, long way
We are going to be together for a very long time.
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
Even things that seem as monumental and steadfast as mountains can crumble and fall.
They're only made of clay
Ultimately everything material in this world is susceptible to time and decay.
But our love is here to stay
Although everything eventually passes, our love is something that transcends time and is lasting.
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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Alain Vosselman
Hm... Have to say i prefer Barney Kessel's take...
Tony Mottola
Two very talented artists, two very different approaches. Although their careers unfolded on opposite coasts, the guitarists shared a friendship of mutual respect and admiration. When Barney Kessel was honored at Guitar Night at the JVC Jazz Festival in New York in 1997 he asked producer Charles Carlini to have Tony Mottola introduce him at the concert, something my father was honored and proud to do. By the way I like Barney’s recording of this tune too.