I've Never Been In Love Before
Bárbra Streisand Lyrics
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Now all at once it's you,
It's you forever more.
I've never been in love before
I thought my heart was safe,
I thought I knew the score.
That's all too strange and strong,
I'm full of foolish song
And out my song must pour.
So please forgive this helpless haze I'm in,
I've really never been in love before!
So this is wine,
That's all too strange and strong,
I'm full of foolish song
And out my song must pour.
So please forgive this helpless haze I'm in,
I've never really been in love before
The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's song I've Never Been in Love Before describe the powerful emotions and unexpected feelings that come with falling in love for the first time. The singer of the song is confessing that they have never experienced love before, and that they thought their heart was safe and they knew the score. However, they have now met someone who has changed everything, and they know that they will love this person forever.
The lyrics use metaphors of wine and foolish song to describe the overwhelming feeling of love. The singer feels like they are in a helpless haze and cannot control their emotions. They apologize for this haze and for pouring out their song of love, which they have never done before.
The song is a declaration of vulnerability and openness that comes with falling in love. The lyrics express a sense of surprise and wonder at the power of love, and the fear of being consumed by it. Streisand's powerful voice conveys the depth of emotion and longing in the lyrics, making the listener feel the rawness of the experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never been in love before.
The singer is admitting they have no prior experience with falling in love.
Now all at once it's you,
The singer has suddenly and unexpectedly fallen in love with the person they are addressing.
It's you forever more.
The singer believes their love for the person will last a lifetime.
I thought my heart was safe,
The artist believed they were immune to falling in love based on past experiences.
I thought I knew the score.
The artist believed they were familiar with the patterns and outcomes of romantic relationships.
But this is wine,
The singer is comparing the experience of falling in love to the intoxicating effects of wine.
That's all too strange and strong,
The singer finds the intensity of their emotions overwhelming and unfamiliar.
I'm full of foolish song
The artist is consumed with romantic feelings and thoughts that might seem foolish to others.
And out my song must pour.
The artist feels compelled to express their feelings through singing, writing, or other creative means.
So please forgive this helpless haze I'm in,
The artist is apologizing for any irrational behavior or confusion caused by their newfound love.
I've really never been in love before!
The singer is emphasizing their lack of experience and understanding when it comes to love.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Frank Loesser
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