For Heaven's Sake
Abbey Lincoln Lyrics

The lyrics of Abbey Lincoln's "For Heaven's Sake" express an overwhelming feeling of love, as well as a reverence toward the divine. The line "For heaven's sake let's fall in love" suggests that this love is something larger than themselves and has a spiritual component. The next line, "It's no mistake to call it love," affirms the intensity and authenticity of their romantic feelings, almost as if it has been preordained by a higher power. The mention of an angel holding hands with the singer reinforces the theme of the divine being present in their relationship, as if they are being blessed by an ethereal being. The chorus is a plea to seize the moment and fall in love while they have the chance, because it has been ordained by fate.

The bridge, "Don't say a word my darling, Don't break the spell like this, Just hold me tight; we're alone in the night, And heaven is here with a kiss" reinforces the theme of the sacredness of their love, and their desire to stay in the moment and cherish it, rather than analyzing or questioning it. The final verse of the song brings the imagery full circle, with the eyes that can see a star and a longing for paradise, which is no longer only in the afterlife but within their grasp as they fall in love. The repetition of the line "For heaven's sake, let's fall in love" reinforces the idea that destiny is at work here, and falling in love is inevitable, but also something incredibly sublime.