When I Fall in Love
Anita Baker & James Ingram Lyrics
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Started out the same old way
Then I looked into your eyes and knew
Today would be a first for me
The day I fall in love
On the day I fall in love
Sky will be a perfect blue
To someone who is just like you
The day I fall in love
People all say love is wonderful
That the bells will ring
The birds will sing
The skies will open
I wonder where's that great big symphony
Roll over Beethoven
Won't you play with me
And I'll never promise to be true to anyone
Unless it's you
Unless it's you
The day I fall in love
People all say love is wonderful
That the bells will ring
The birds will sing
The skies will open
I wonder where's that great big symphony
Roll over Beethoven
Come on play with me
Just an ordinary day
Started out the same old way
Then I looked into your eyes and knew
Today will be a first for me
A first for me
The day I fall in love
I know you'll be there
Oh....I know...
The day I fall in love
The song 'When I Fall in Love' by Anita Baker and James Ingram is a beautiful romantic song that talks about the day someone falls in love. The song starts with the ordinary day that the singer started, but something changed when they looked into the eyes of the person they love. That day becomes special, as it is the day that the singer falls in love. The lyrics describe how the sky turns into a perfect blue on this day and how the singer gives their heart to someone who is just like the person they love.
The song also talks about the different ways people describe love. Most people believe that love is wonderful, and when someone falls in love, the bells will ring, birds will sing, and the skies will open. The song expresses the expectation of a great big symphony when love is found. The lyrics suggest that the music of Beethoven is perfect for such a moment.
The chorus of the song repeats the same words, "The day I fall in love," conveying how special this moment is for the singer. The lyrics express the idea that the singer will only promise to be true to the person they love, and no one else, showing how deeply they feel for that person. The song ends with the singer looking forward to the day when they find love, and they know that the person they love will be there.
Line by Line Meaning
Just an ordinary day
Today started like any other day
Started out the same old way
Nothing unusual or out of the ordinary happened in the beginning of the day
Then I looked into your eyes and knew
But then I saw you and I knew that this day would be different
Today would be a first for me
This day would be the first day that I fall in love
The day I fall in love
The day when I will finally experience love
On the day I fall in love
When I finally fall in love
Sky will be a perfect blue
The sky will look clear, bright, and beautiful
And I'll give my heart forever more
I'll give my heart to the one that I love for the rest of my life
To someone who is just like you
To someone who is just like the person I'm falling in love with
People all say love is wonderful
Many people say that love is amazing
That the bells will ring
People often say that when you're in love, everything is brighter and more beautiful
The birds will sing
People believe that the world is more joyful and alive when you're in love
The skies will open
People believe that the sky will look clearer and more beautiful when you're in love
I wonder where's that great big symphony
I wonder where is that music that symbolizes love, passion, and happiness
Roll over Beethoven
A reference to the Rolling Stones song 'Roll Over Beethoven', which represents the power and glory of rock and roll
Come on play with me
Invite the universe to play music with you, to symbolize the joy and happiness of love
And I'll never promise to be true to anyone
I won't promise to be faithful to anyone
Unless it's you
Unless it's the person I truly love
I know you'll be there
I know that the person I love will be there for me on the day I fall in love
Oh....I know...
I have confidence and faith that they'll be there
The day I fall in love
The day I finally fall in love and experience all the joy and happiness it brings
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CAROLE BAYER SAGER, JAMES E. INGRAM, CLIFTON MAGNESS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@noluthandomjoli6195
2019 & yes I am still listening....
My ex used to say every piece with Anita, he just remembers me.
This is his favorite, he emphasises the chorus .
My first love from childhood but we dated after high school.
This song speaks to me.....
Wonders will do happen, I still believe in us. 😘😘😘
The FUTURE is ours. 💑
@tashee8772
It’s really a shame that beautiful music like this is no longer made. This woman was never trashy, never had to expose herself for attention, or act like a carnival act. She was always a lady, singing with emotion and modest. Stars today, learn.
@Lovejazz01
This is so true, I asked my 24 year old son ,who is a music lover like myself, if young artist would ever make music like this, he says “ maybe not until they get older “, makes sense , lol . But really it’s sad that they don’t make simple music about real love and real feelings , and no slow dancing.
@johenejoseph2308
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@tommypillay743
So so true
@HAPPYCHICMERRIAMCHAS
It’s so beautiful it’ll make you cry.
@genxmark
Yes.. more reason this kind of music needs to be recreated & brought back.
@mikelegodi6641
What a beautiful song by two greats.James Ingram was highly underrated.... May his soul rest in eternal peace ✌️
@tedfedders2069
When I saw Ms. Baker in Rancho Mirage Ca. several years ago her show made me leave feeling like I had been to a healing therapy session. She came out on stage, and asked the audiance what songs we wanted her to sing. Her assistant wrote the songs down. And then she looked at the arranged them, started to sing. The magic began. Ms. Baker thanked us, the audiance throughout her performance. Saying without us to sing to she would be nothing. Such grace and pure love. Such a lovely woman inside and out. Not like so many snobby entertainers who take their fans for granted. I floated out on her healing energy. Thank you Anita.❤
@lanaturner5435
I saw her in Toronto. She was simply amazing!! One of the best singers (in my opinion). Her voice definitely has the ability to change your mood. Same with James... two of them together was just so amazing for me.
@Lovejazz01
Going to see her again tonight in Memphis!( last saw her here the same day before Thanksgiving in 2018) ..