Accidentally in Love
Adam Duritz Lyrics


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So she said, "What's the problem, baby?"
What's the problem? I don't know
Well, maybe I'm in love (love)
Think about it every time, I think about it
Can't stop thinking about it

How much longer will it take to cure this?
Just to cure it 'cause I can't ignore it if it's love (love)
Makes me wanna turn around and face me
But I don't know nothing about love, oh

Come on, come on, turn a little faster
Come on, come on, the world will follow after
Come on, come on, because everybody's after love

So I said I'm a snowball running
Running down into the spring that's coming
All this love melting under blue skies
Belting out sunlight, shimmering love

Well, baby, I surrender to the strawberry ice cream
Never ever end-er all this love
Well, I didn't mean to do it
But there's no escaping your love, oh

These lines of lightning mean we're never alone
Never alone, no, no

Come on, come on, move a little closer
Come on, come on, I want to hear you whisper
Come on, come on, settle down inside my love

Oh, come on, come on, jump a little higher
Come on, come on, if you feel a little lighter
Come on, come on, we were once upon a time in love

We're accidentally in love
Accidentally in love
Accidentally in love
Accidentally in love
Accidentally in love

Accidentally in love
Accidentally in love
Accidentally in love
Accidentally in love
Accidentally

I'm in love (I'm in love)
I'm in love (I'm in love)
I'm in love (I'm in love)
Accidentally

I'm in love (I'm in love)
I'm in love (I'm in love)
I'm in love (I'm in love)
Accidentally

Come on, come on, spin a little tighter
Come on, come on, and the world's a little brighter




Come on, come on, just get yourself inside her love
I'm in love

Overall Meaning

The song Accidentally in Love by Adam Duritz is about the confusion and exhilaration of falling in love unexpectedly. The opening lines suggest that the singer is unsure about what he is feeling, but ultimately recognizes that he may be in love. He ponders how long it will take to cure this feeling, indicating that he may see it as a problem, but also acknowledges that he cannot ignore it if it is love.


The chorus of the song brings a sense of urgency, as the singer urges the subject of the song to come closer and settle down. The phrase "we were once upon a time in love" suggests that this relationship has a fairy tale quality, as if it were meant to be. The refrain of "accidentally in love" reinforces the idea that these feelings have come out of nowhere, but are nonetheless powerful and undeniable.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of joyful abandon, as the singer surrenders to the feeling of love and all its possibilities. The lyrics contain metaphors of running, melting, and jumping, all evoking a sense of wild excitement and freedom. Ultimately, the song celebrates the thrill of falling in love, even if it does happen accidentally.


Line by Line Meaning

So she said, "What's the problem, baby?"
Asking for the reason behind the current emotional state


What's the problem? I don't know
Being unaware of the source of one's emotions


Well, maybe I'm in love (love)
Considering the possibility of being in love


Think about it every time, I think about it
Constantly pondering the subject of love


Can't stop thinking about it
Being consumed by thoughts of love


How much longer will it take to cure this?
Questioning how to end the emotional turmoil


Just to cure it 'cause I can't ignore it if it's love (love)
Knowing that love cannot be ignored or easily cured


Makes me wanna turn around and face me
Inspiring introspection and self-discovery


But I don't know nothing about love, oh
Feeling uncertain and inexperienced when it comes to love


Come on, come on, turn a little faster
Encouraging a faster pace towards love


Come on, come on, the world will follow after
Believing that others will follow once love is attained


Come on, come on, because everybody's after love
Recognizing that the desire for love is universal


So I said I'm a snowball running
Comparing the feeling of falling in love to a snowball gaining momentum


Running down into the spring that's coming
Falling in love feels like running towards something exciting and new


All this love melting under blue skies
Allowing oneself to become immersed in the beauty of love


Belting out sunlight, shimmering love
Expressing love outwardly and with joy


Well, baby, I surrender to the strawberry ice cream
Comparing the sweetness and surrender of love to strawberry ice cream


Never ever end-er all this love
Wishing that the love will never end


Well, I didn't mean to do it
Admitting that falling in love was not planned or intentional


But there's no escaping your love, oh
Feeling that the object of affection is irresistible


These lines of lightning mean we're never alone
Believing that love connects people in a profound way


Come on, come on, move a little closer
Encouraging physical closeness as an expression of love


Come on, come on, I want to hear you whisper
Wanting to hear the object of affection's voice


Come on, come on, settle down inside my love
Inviting the object of affection to become a part of one's love


Oh, come on, come on, jump a little higher
Encouraging excitement and joy in love


Come on, come on, if you feel a little lighter
Feeling lighter and freer in love


Come on, come on, we were once upon a time in love
Remembering the magic of falling in love


We're accidentally in love
Acknowledging that falling in love was not planned, but happened by chance


I'm in love (I'm in love)
Confessing to being in love


Accidentally in love
Emphasizing that falling in love was accidental and unexpected


Come on, come on, spin a little tighter
Encouraging an even deeper connection in love


Come on, come on, and the world's a little brighter
Feeling that the world is a happier place when in love


Come on, come on, just get yourself inside her love
Inviting the object of affection to become immersed in love together




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Joaquín Carballo Rodríguez

This performance is funny, has a lot of sense of rythm and soul. Congratulations.

Pink Vio

love thissssss

Corinna Kalmes-Unser

Bei uns in der bläserklasse klappt das aber noch nicht so gut 😊😆

guessmynamemate

this shit bussin bussin

Shnitzee Dumple

very good

Marcellus Winfield

Shrek❤️

KONDOR BOY

is it normal to play this in grade 7?

Doriane Chevrin

It is !! I’m in grade 8 and we’re playing this.

Roast of the beef

im in sizth and playing this!

Pj Boland

Yea I played this

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