Falling In Love
A.M.P. Halycyon Steel Orchestra Lyrics

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Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay?
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you?
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea

Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life too

For I can't help falling in love with you
For I can't help falling in love with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A.M.P. Halcyon Steel Orchestra's song "Falling In Love" convey the idea that sometimes people fall in love despite knowing that it might be a foolish decision. The first lines "Wise men say, only fools rush in" suggest the traditional belief that rushing into love is not a wise decision. However, the next line "But I can't help falling in love with you" suggests that the singer cannot control their feelings and is willing to take the risk. The following lines "Shall I stay? Would it be a sin" suggest that the singer is aware of the consequences of falling in love so quickly but is still contemplating whether or not to pursue it.

The metaphor of a river flowing to the sea is used to describe how love can be natural and inevitable, just like the river flowing to the sea. The repetition of the line "Take my hand, take my whole life too" suggests that the singer is ready to fully commit themselves to this love despite the fear of making a mistake. In conclusion, the lyrics of "Falling In Love" reflect the tension between the desire to follow one's heart and the caution against making hasty decisions in matters of love.

Line by Line Meaning

Wise men say
In the opinion of intelligent people,

Only fools rush in
Only foolish people would act without caution in a situation like this,

But I can't help falling in love with you
However, I cannot control my feelings and I am falling for you despite the potential risks,

Shall I stay?
Should I continue to pursue this path,

Would it be a sin
Even though it may be seen as morally wrong,

If I can't help falling in love with you?
If I cannot resist the strong emotions I am feeling for you,

Like a river flows
Just as nature has its own path and direction,

Surely to the sea
Leading inevitably towards its ultimate destination,

Darling, so it goes
My love for you follows a predetermined course,

Some things are meant to be
Certain events and emotions are destined to happen,

Take my hand
Join me in this journey,