13 quotes
Why are there so many songs about rainbows
And what's on the other side?
Rainbow Connection (1979)
All souls last forever
So we need never fear goodbye.
Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
The lovers, the dreamers and me.
Rainbow Connection (1979)
We've only just begun to live,
White lace and promises
A kiss for luck and we're on our way.
Before the rising sun we fly,
So many roads to choose
We start out walking and learn to run.
We've Only Just Begun (1970)
We're old souls in a new life baby.
They gave us a new life
To live and learn.
Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Our love is a strong love, baby.
We give it all
And still receive.
Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Our love is an old love, baby.
It's older than all our years.
I have seen in strange young eyes
Familiar tears.
Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
So much of life ahead
We'll find a place where there's room to grow,
And yes, we've just begun.
We've Only Just Begun (1970)
Our paths have crossed and parted,
This love affair was started
Long, long ago.
This love survives the ages
In its story lives are pages
Fill them up, may ours turn slow.
Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
Sharing horizons that are new to us,
Watching the signs along the way,
Talking it over just the two of us,
Working together day to day
Together.
We've Only Just Begun (1970)
In time, we kiss — hello!
Phantom of the Paradise (1974)
The best part of being a songwriter — beyond being able to make a living at it — is what I call the "heart payment" of a song.
Songfacts interview (2007)