As the years go by

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About As the years go by

"As the Years Go By" is the first single by rock fusion band Mashmakhan from their self-titled debut album. The single was first recorded in Columbia B Studios and was released as the first single to Mashmakhan's self-titled debut album. The other single "Days When We Are Free" was used as the A-side to the 45rpm. "As the Years Go By" was also fit into several compilation albums of '70s songs. The single, which sold over one million copies worldwide and received a gold disc, was very well received by the public and the critics, despite its eerie minor key tune. Allmusic critic Lindsay Planer also praised the single's sales and its lyrics. The single was released as "Kiri no Naka no Futari" (霧の中の二人, lit. "Two in the Fog") in Japan. 


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A child asks his mother do you love me
And it really means will you protect me
His mother answers him I love you
And it really means you've been a good boy
I love you as the years go by
Will not love another guy
At seventeen a girl says do you love me
And it really means will you respect me
The teenage boy answers yes I love you
I love you as the years go by
Will not love another guy
I-I-I love you forever
I-I-I love you forever

She says do you love me
And it means I'd like to hear it again
Her husband says to her I love you
But it really means I love you till the end
I love you as the years go by
Will not love another guy
Now you're asking me if I love you
And it really means will I marry you
And I answer yes I love you
But it really means that I won't be untrue
I love you as the years go by
Will not love another guy
I-I-I love you forever
I-I-I love you forever

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Mashmakhan

Mashmakhan was a Canadian rock fusion band formed in 1969 in Toronto. The band is best known for their hit single "As the Years Go By." more »

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Written by: PIERRE SENECAL

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9 facts about this song

Canadian Origin
"As the Years Go By" is a song by the band Mashmakhan, which hails from Montreal, Canada. They were a part of the Canadian rock scene during the late 60s and early 70s.
Chart Performance
"As the Years Go By" made a significant impact in the United States as well, reaching number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Global Impact
The impact of the song was not just limited to North America. It also made its way to the international scene, with reportedly over one million copies sold worldwide.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "As the Years Go By" convey a blunt message about people's disregard for love and loyalty, which lead to the world's miseries.
Album Presence
"As the Years Go By" is the lead single from Mashmakhan's self-titled debut album that was released in 1970.
Composer
The song was penned by Pierre Senecal, the keyboardist of the band Mashmakhan.
Recognition
The song was named one of the top 100 Canadian singles of all time in the 2020 edition of Bob Mersereau's book "The History of Canadian Rock 'n' Roll".
Use in Advertising
"As the Years Go By" proved to be an enduring song, as it was used in a General Electric commercial in the late 1970s.
Unique Sound
The song was renowned for its distinctive fusion of pop, rock and jazz, creating a unique soundscape that was ahead of its time.

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