Interlude
Veronica Swift Lyrics
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Two people chance to meet, how bittersweet, how sublime.
And clinging there a while to gaze across the years
and hope the sun that sets brings no regrets and no tears.
And then the farewell bow, the lingered kiss goodbye.
And who explains the how and why these are moments for all time?
To think an escapade, a fly-by night affair
Would be an interlude that I've pursued everywhere.
And who explains the how and why these are moments for all time?
To think an escapade, a fly-by night affair
Would be an interlude that I've pursued everywhere.
And then the farewell bow, the lingered kiss goodbye.
And who explains the how and why these are moments for all time?
To think an escapade, a fly-by night affair
Would be an interlude that I've pursued everywhere.
Veronica Swift's song "Interlude" is a ballad about two people who meet by chance, and the fleeting nature of their time together. The first stanza paints a picture of a corner of the world, a moment out of time, and two people who meet in that moment. The emotions are bittersweet and sublime, as they cling to each other, gazing across the years, hoping that the sun that sets will bring no regrets or tears. But even in the midst of this beautiful moment, there is a sense of finality, as they prepare to say goodbye. The second stanza reinforces this sense of finality, as the farewell bow and lingered kiss goodbye mark the end of their interlude.
The phrase "interlude" implies a temporary break or pause in something more substantial, and in this context, it takes on the additional meaning of a fleeting connection between two people. The singer seems to grasp the transitory nature of the interlude, but also seems to have a deep appreciation for those moments of connection. There is a sense of longing and pursuit in the refrain, as the singer reflects on the idea that these moments are rare and precious, and worth chasing wherever they may be found.
Line by Line Meaning
A corner of the world. A moment out of time.
This is a very special, intimate moment in time that only exists here and now.
Two people chance to meet, how bittersweet, how sublime.
The meeting of two people is unpredictable and can happen suddenly, and although it is beautiful it also comes with mixed emotions.
And clinging there a while to gaze across the years
Taking time to cherish the moment and look toward what the future might hold together.
and hope the sun that sets brings no regrets and no tears.
There is a hope that when the end comes, there will be no negative emotions attached.
And then the farewell bow, the lingered kiss goodbye.
Saying goodbye is difficult, expressed physically with a bow and a lingering kiss.
And who explains the how and why these are moments for all time?
It's hard to know how and why some moments become so significant, but we know they will remain important as time goes on.
To think an escapade, a fly-by night affair
To imagine that a fleeting romance is just a temporary adventure without deeper meaning.
Would be an interlude that I've pursued everywhere.
But in reality, these moments and connections are what we all crave and search for in life.
Lyrics © NEIL MUSIC INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB RUSSELL, PETE RUGOLO
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@LuisMartinez-nk3un
Beautiful Veronica, magnificent. Blessings!
@marianofranciscogarciazaba9650
Evocative, elegant, sophisticated, wonderful tune.
@KtotheGful
Gorgeous Voice. ; - )
@alessandraclemente3483
wowwww
@elainelosee7974
June Christy's is
Great 👍 comparison.
Good 👍 listening.
The whole album.
Thankfully you're
Choosing the best 👌 💓 💕 ✨ ❤ 💖
@deanchovan6604
Nice
@rbsprods3200
A fantastic, dreamy interpretation by the amazing Veronica Swift of the Pete Rugolo (music)/Bob Russell (lyrics by the Songwriters Hall of Famer) song. As good as the June Christy version. She was #3 jazz singer on the planet in the last Downbeat Jazz Critics Poll. Great career ahead.
@mjbachman3027
Almost as great as June Christy's original version.
@mjc5509
Yes ,but one must remember without the cool school singers of 60yrs ago there would be NO Veronica Swift.. in my opinion she has a lot to learn and has NOT found her own voice YET
@rbsprods3200
@@mjc5509 Veronica Swift was #3 in the Downbeat International Critics Poll of 2022 behind Cécile McLorin Salvant and Jazzmeia Horn. If she has a lot to learn, she's looking down (poll-wise) at many of her elders, according to the toughest jazz critics on the planet. No one 'scats' better than Veronica, who keeps the past classics alive. Cheers.😇