Think I'm In Love
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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

In Beck's song "Think I'm In Love," the singer seems to be experiencing a strong attraction towards someone, but at the same time he finds himself feeling nervous and doubtful about his emotions. He's afraid to admit his feelings for fear of being wrong or being rejected. He wants to get a hold of himself and not let his emotions get ahead of him. He describes the woman he’s attracted to as someone who makes him feel indescribable emotions that he can only express in a sort of a “smoke ring smile” that she has. He’s probably so charmed by her and feels like his emotions are outside of his control.


The second verse portrays the singer trying to connect with the woman, even though he is nervous about making himself vulnerable. He thinks about showing her his weaknesses in order to connect with her, even telling her how tired he is from work, and saving up his money to buy something to make her happy. The bridge of the song touches on the idea of questioning one's faith and self-deception. He’s asking whether or not it's wrong to hope, only to be disappointed when the hopes fail to come true. He wonders what it means to pretend to be someone you're not, and to wake up feeling contaminated.


The final verse describes a moment between the two where they take a picture together in a photo booth, and the singer keeps it in a locket to remind him of her. When he imagines them both looking at the picture, he has a sense of pressure to prove his feelings for her. He suggests they take off their necklaces and throw them away, possibly as a symbol of starting fresh without burdens. The chorus is repeated several times and could be interpreted as a mantra the singer uses to convince himself that he really is in love and to push through his nerves.


Line by Line Meaning

I really think I better get a hold of myself
I need to calm down and not let my emotions take over.


Don't wanna let the night get ahead of myself
I don't want to let the night and the excitement of the moment dictate my decisions.


Whisperin' her love through a smoke ring smile
She expresses her feelings for me in a subtle way that is charming and mysterious.


She doesn't know what happens when she's around
I feel different when she's around and my heart beats fast, but she doesn't know the effect she has on me.


I think I'm in love
I am experiencing strong feelings of affection for this person.


But it makes me kinda nervous to say so
I am afraid to admit my feelings because I am unsure of how they will be received.


Probably lay my head on a wooden floor
I am willing to be uncomfortable to please her and show my love.


Counting all the cash from an old shoe box
I am willing to save and work hard to earn the money to buy her something special.


Saving up to buy her something she wants
I want to make her happy by buying her something she desires.


What if it's wrong?
What if my love is not reciprocated or the relationship doesn't work out?


To pray in vain?
Should I even bother praying for this to work out?


What does it mean
What is the significance of my feelings for her?


To fake your death
Metaphorically dying to oneself to be reborn in a new relationship.


To wake up tainted?
To wake up with regret and the realization that something important was lost.


Take a little picture in a photo booth
Create a memento of our time together as a reminder of our love.


Keep it in a locket, and I think of you
Wear a locket with the picture in it so I can have her close to my heart.


Both of our pictures, face to face
The pictures show us looking into each other's eyes, which is a symbol of our love and connection.


Take off your necklace and throw it away
I am willing to give up something important to me to show my love.


Think I'm in love
I am convinced that what I am feeling is love.




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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