I Think I'm In Love
Beck Lyrics


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I really think I better get a hold of myself
Don't wanna let the night get ahead of myself
Whisperin' her love through a smoke ring smile
She doesn't know what happens when she's around

I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so

Probably lay my head on a wooden floor
Tell her I was tired from working the store
Counting all the cash from an old shoe box
Saving up to buy her something she wants

I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so

What if it's wrong?
What if it's wrong
To pray in vain?
What does it mean
To fake your death
To wake up tainted?

Take a little picture in a photo booth
Keep it in a locket, and I think of you
Both of our pictures, face to face
Take off your necklace and throw it away

I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so

Really think I better get a hold of myself
Don't wanna let the night get ahead of myself
Whisperin' her love through a smoke ring smile
She doesn't know what happens when she's around

I think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love




Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beck's "I Think I'm in Love" expresses the hesitancy and uncertainty that come with falling in love. The repeated chorus of "I think I'm in love, but it makes me kinda nervous to say so" highlights the apprehension that the singer feels towards confessing their feelings. The song's verses depict the singer struggling to control their emotions as they describe their desire to be with the object of their affection. They paint a picture of the singer "whispering her love through a smoke ring smile," as the other person remains unaware of the impact they have on them. The singer is also shown trying to impress their love interest by saving up to buy them a gift, and later taking their picture and keeping it in a locket.


The bridge of the song presents a contrast to the nervousness in the chorus, as it poses challenging questions about the nature of love and the risks that accompany it. The line "What if it's wrong to pray in vain?" suggests that the singer is grappling with the uncertainty of whether their love is real or if they're deluding themselves. The other line "What does it mean to fake your death, to wake up tainted?" adds to the enigmatic tone of the song by pointing out the potential consequences of making the wrong choices in love.


Overall, "I Think I'm in Love" is an introspective look at the highs and lows of falling in love. It acknowledges the excitement and joy inherent in the experience while also touching on the fears and doubts that can accompany it.


Line by Line Meaning

I really think I better get a hold of myself
I need to calm down and not get too carried away with my feelings


Don't wanna let the night get ahead of myself
I shouldn't get too impulsive or overeager tonight


Whisperin' her love through a smoke ring smile
She seems to be expressing her love for me through indirect means


She doesn't know what happens when she's around
There's something about her presence that affects me deeply


I think I'm in love
I believe that I've fallen in love with her


But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I'm hesitant to express my feelings out loud, as it brings up concerns and doubts


Probably lay my head on a wooden floor
I may feel exhausted and overwhelmed and just need to rest


Tell her I was tired from working the store
As an excuse for my fatigue or distance


Counting all the cash from an old shoe box
I'm saving up money, likely to buy her something special


What if it's wrong?
I'm doubting whether my feelings are valid or not


What does it mean to fake your death
I'm referencing something metaphorical here, questioning the significance of what I'm feeling


To wake up tainted?
I'm wondering if my sudden awareness of my feelings is somehow negative, shameful, or unsettling


Take a little picture in a photo booth
A way for me to have something tangible and personal to remember her by


Keep it in a locket, and I think of you
By placing the photo in a locket, it becomes a personal and intimate reminder of our connection


Take off your necklace and throw it away
An expression of moving on or letting go of past attachments, as I now have something new and meaningful to focus on


Think I'm in love
Repeating and affirming my newfound feelings




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BECK HANSEN

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Lyric

I really think I better get a hold of myself
Don't wanna let the night get ahead of myself
Whisperin' her love through a smoke ring smile
She doesn't know what happens when she's around

I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so

Doodododododooodoo

Probably lay my head on a wooden floor
Tell her I was tired from working the store
Counting all the cash from an old shoebox
Saving up to buy her something she wants

I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so

What if it's wrong?
What if it's wrong
To pray in vain?
What does it mean
To fake your death?
To wake up tainted?

Take a little picture in a photobooth
Keep it in a locket and I think of you
Both of our pictures, face to face
Take off your necklace and throw it away

I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so

Really think I better get a hold of myself
Don't wanna let the night get ahead of myself
Whisperin' her love through a smoke ring smile
She doesn't know what happens when she's around

I think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love



maryeng1

Think I'm in Love
Beck
I really think I better get a hold of myself
Don't wanna let the night get ahead of myself
Whisperin' her love through a smoke ring smile
She doesn't know what happens when she's around
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
Probably lay my head on a wooden floor
Tell her I was tired from working the store
Counting all the cash from an old shoe box
Saving up to buy her something she wants
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
What if it's wrong?
What if it's wrong
To pray in vain?
What does it mean
To fake your death
To wake up tainted?
Take a little picture in a photo booth
Keep it in a locket, and I think of you
Both of our pictures, face to face
Take off your necklace and throw it away
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
Really think I better get a hold of myself
Don't wanna let the night get ahead of myself
Whisperin' her love through a smoke ring smile
She doesn't know what happens when she's around
I think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Songwriters: Beck Hansen
Think I'm in Love lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC



Mr Spork

I really think I better get a hold of myself
Don't wanna let the night get ahead of myself
Whisperin' her love through a smoke ring smile
She doesn't know what happens when she's around

I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so

Doodododododooodoo

Probably lay my head on a wooden floor
Tell her I was tired from working the store
Counting all the cash from an old shoebox
Saving up to buy her something she wants

I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so

What if it's wrong?
What if it's wrong
To pray in vain?
What does it mean
To fake your death?
To wake up tainted?

Take a little picture in a photobooth
Keep it in a locket and I think of you
Both of our pictures, face to face
Take off your necklace and throw it away

I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so

Really think I better get a hold of myself
Don't wanna let the night get ahead of myself
Whisperin' her love through a smoke ring smile
She doesn't know what happens when she's around

I think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love
Think I'm in love



kevin keough

I really think I better get a hold of myself
Don't wanna let the night get ahead of myself
Whisperin' her love through a smoke ring smile
She doesn't know what happens when she's around

I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so

Probably lay my head on a wooden floor
Tell her I was tired from working the store
Counting all the cash from an old shoe box
Saving up to buy her something she wants

I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so

What if it's wrong?
What if it's wrong to pray in vain?
What does it mean
To fake your death? To wake up tainted?

Take a little picture in a photo booth
Keep it in a locket and I think of you
Both of our pictures, face to face
Take off your necklace and throw it away

I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I think I'm in love
But it makes me kinda nervous to say so

Really think I better get a hold of myself
Don't wanna let the night get ahead of myself
Whisperin' her love through a smoke ring smile
She doesn't know what happens when she's around

I think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love
Think I'm in love, think I'm in love



kevin keough

Realmente creo que será mejor que me domine
No quiero dejar que la noche se me adelante
Susurrando su amor a través de una sonrisa de anillo de humo
Ella no sabe lo que pasa cuando ella esta cerca

Creo que estoy enamorado
Pero me pone un poco nervioso decirlo
Creo que estoy enamorado
Pero me pone un poco nervioso decirlo

Doodododododooodoo

Probablemente apoye mi cabeza en un piso de madera
Dile que estaba cansado de trabajar en la tienda
Contando todo el dinero en efectivo de una vieja caja de zapatos
Ahorrando para comprarle algo que quiere

Creo que estoy enamorado
Pero me pone un poco nervioso decirlo
Creo que estoy enamorado
Pero me pone un poco nervioso decirlo

¿Y si está mal?
Y si esta mal
¿Rezar en vano?
Qué significa eso
¿Para fingir tu muerte?
¿Despertar manchado?

Toma una pequeña foto en un fotomatón
Guárdalo en un relicario y pienso en ti
Nuestras dos fotos, cara a cara
Quítate el collar y tíralo

Creo que estoy enamorado
Pero me pone un poco nervioso decirlo
Creo que estoy enamorado
Pero me pone un poco nervioso decirlo

Realmente creo que será mejor que me domine
No quiero dejar que la noche se me adelante
Susurrando su amor a través de una sonrisa de anillo de humo
Ella no sabe lo que pasa cuando ella esta cerca

Creo que estoy enamorado
Creo que estoy enamorado
Creo que estoy enamorado
Creo que estoy enamorado
Creo que estoy enamorado
Creo que estoy enamorado
Creo que estoy enamorado
Creo que estoy enamorado



kevin keough

espanol lyrics "T"Creo que estoy enamorado" por mi amor, Sirlis

Realmente creo que será mejor que me consuele
No quiero dejar que la noche se adelante a mi
Whisperin 'su amor a través de una sonrisa de anillo de humo
Ella no sabe lo que sucede cuando está cerca

Creo que estoy enamorado
Pero me pone un poco nervioso decirlo
Creo que estoy enamorado
Pero me pone un poco nervioso decirlo

Doodododododooodoo

Probablemente recueste mi cabeza en un piso de madera
Dile que estaba cansada de trabajar en la tienda
Contando todo el efectivo de una vieja caja de zapatos
Salvar para comprarle algo que quiere

Creo que estoy enamorado
Pero me pone un poco nervioso decirlo
Creo que estoy enamorado
Pero me pone un poco nervioso decirlo

¿Qué pasa si está mal?
¿Qué pasa si está mal?
¿Rezar en vano?
Qué significa eso
¿Para fingir tu muerte?
Para despertar contaminado?

Toma una pequeña foto en una fotomatón
Mantenlo en un relicario y pienso en ti
Nuestras dos imágenes, cara a cara
Quítate el collar y tíralo

Creo que estoy enamorado
Pero me pone un poco nervioso decirlo
Creo que estoy enamorado
Pero me pone un poco nervioso decirlo

Realmente creo que será mejor que me consuele
No quiero dejar que la noche se adelante a mi
Whisperin 'su amor a través de una sonrisa de anillo de humo
Ella no sabe lo que sucede cuando está cerca

Creo que estoy enamorado
Creo que estoy enamorado
Creo que estoy enamorado
Creo que estoy enamorado
Creo que estoy enamorado
Creo que estoy enamorado
Creo que estoy enamorado
Creo que estoy enamorado



All comments from YouTube:

C.S. Media

Beck is one of those artists where there is a song for everyone. The guy is a musical genius.

David Bowman

He is indeed. Nobody like him.

jackse68

What I love about Beck is that he takes blandness, uncoolness, and imperfection and makes it all work because that is life. We have to take life's borningness and turn it into something that makes us feel like living. Beck captures this. I LOVE HIM!

santi santi

beautiful comment ❤️ so true

Justin H

I'm always amazed at how fresh and different each of Beck's songs are.. from himself and other artists.. It's so 'outside the box', but so good and funky.

oxtercog

this is so accurate !

Siikosys

Yeah! Each song is so different! Most bands you hope will have a new sound on their next album...Beck changes it up all the time!

Griffin Maxwell

None of his albums sound the same as the previous one. He's always keeping you on your toes, and that's what makes him so great

Gigi Fristachi

Beck is that weird friend we all want but always feel inferior so we just watch longingly from the distance

ArgyleGroove

I had the fortune to have a friend like him from childhood. Still friends. I've loved every moment.

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