When I Fall In Love
Julie London Lyrics
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It will be forever
Or I'll never fall
In love
In a restless world like this is
Love is ended before it's begun
And too many moonlight kisses
When I give my heart
It will be completely
Or I'll never give
My heart
And the moment I can feel that
You feel that way too
Is when I fall in love with you
And the moment I can feel that
You feel that way too
Is when I fall in love with you
Julie London's "When I Fall in Love" is a ballad that explores the idea of love lasting and stands in stark contrast to the impermanence found in the world. The singer sings that when she falls in love, it will be forever, or she will not fall in love at all. She stresses that in a restless world like this, love is often ended before it even begins. Describing the fleeting nature of love in our society, she brings up how too many moonlight kisses seem to cool in the warmth of the sun. But when she does finally give her heart, it will be given completely, or not at all.
The songstress then goes on to sing that the moment she can feel that the person she is with feels the same way, that is when she truly falls in love with them. The song is a tribute to those who take love seriously and are aware of its weight and power in their lives. It is a message that true love lasts forever and that true love is worth waiting for.
Line by Line Meaning
When I fall in love
I am waiting for the perfect person and time to fall in love.
It will be forever
I am searching for an eternal love, not a fleeting romance.
Or I'll never fall
I prefer to stay alone than settle for anything less than true love.
In a restless world like this is
In a world full of uncertainty and change,
Love is ended before it's begun
Love often fails or fades away before it even begins.
And too many moonlight kisses
And too many romantic moments,
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
Tend to lose their magic and passion when exposed to the reality of daylight.
When I give my heart
When I finally decide to love someone,
It will be completely
I will give them all of me, with no holding back or reservation.
Or I'll never give
I won't bother to engage in meaningless or unfulfilling relationships.
And the moment I can feel that
The moment I sense that mutual connection and love,
You feel that way too
You reciprocate my feelings and intentions,
Is when I fall in love with you
Is when I finally surrender to love and let myself fall for you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young
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