As Time Goes By

Was looking for lyrics for the song 'As Time Goes By', made famous by the movie 'Casablanca', when I came across this article: No Longer Just a Kiss: As Time Has Gone By

Almost everyone (in the media, that is) is jumping on the same-sex bandwagon, according to the article. Yours truly is guilty of watching the O.C. scenes where Marissa and Alex kiss, but truth be told, I'm not entirely sure if I should be so quick to condemn it as just another tv gimmick. Let me just say that, I bet my last dollar the Singapore censors will never let those scenes be shown on Channel 5, if Season 2 is even shown at all on our sunny shores. I always believe, being a lover of the arts, that all creations (of art) should explore and reflect society as it is. If a show is merely stating a truth in today's world, then I don't see why the 'gah-men' or any other such body should try and cover things up for 'propriety's sake'. It's living in denial. Just like in all the other issues which are too many to touch upon... My point is that Singaporeans are not 3-year-old kids who are unable to judge for themselves. The only reason why g-mental policies work with such success is perhaps attributed to the small size of our country. If we were anything like China, I doubt the Papsters would have such power over the peasantry.

Too many things to say, but unsure if they should be said.

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Am looking for the John Lennon version.... if anyone has it, can you send it to me pleeeease?!!

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
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Never out of date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
Well, 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
Oh yes, the world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by

I especially love the first part... which can only be found in the John Lennon version. This song has been sung by Frank Sinatra, Julio Iglesias, Louis Armstrong and even Diana Krall. Actually, the thing about Jazz songs is that they're always being re-sung. Love the timelessness of the lyrics.