Boyz II Men is an American R&B/soul singing group from Philadelphia, Pennsy… Read Full Bio ↴Boyz II Men is an American R&B/soul singing group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1988 as a quintet, Boyz II Men found fame as a quartet, with members Wanya Morris, Michael McCary, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris, on Motown Records during the early 1990s.

Based on sales, Boyz II Men is one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, having recorded five #1 pop hits between 1992 and 1997. They have since topped sales of 25 million records. Three of their #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (a duet with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Boyz II Men were originally signed to Motown Records from 1990 to 2000, at which point they were moved to parent label Universal Records. After the 2000 album Nathan Shawn Michael Wanya, Boyz II Men moved to Arista Records. In 2003, Michael McCary left the group due to chronic back problems resulting from scoliosis. As of 2005, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris continue to tour and record as a trio.

When I Fall In Love
Boyz II Men Lyrics

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Just to make you smile
Simply makes me smile
Cause today could mean forever

When I fall in love
It will be forever
Or I'll never fall in love
In a restless world like this is

Love is ended before it's begun
And too many moonlight kisses
They seem to cool in the warmth of the sun

When I give my heart
It will be completely
Or I'll never give my heart, yeah
And the moment I can feel, that you feel that way too
When I fall in love with you

When I fall in love
It will be forever
Or I'll never fall in love

In a restless world like this is
Love is ended before it's begun
And too many moonlight kisses
They seem to cool in the warmth of the sun

And the moment I can feel, that you feel the same way too
When I fall in love

When I fall in love
Is when I fall in love with you, you, you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Boyz II Men's "When I Fall In Love" depict an individual who is cautious yet hopeful about love. The first line, "just to make you smile, simply makes me smile" sets the tone for the song as the singer expresses how much joy their love interest brings to them. They believe that this day could mean forever, implying that every moment with their love interest should not be taken for granted.

The chorus is the heart of the song, emphasizing the singer's belief that when they fall in love, it will be forever or not at all. The reason for their hesitation stems from the belief that love in a restless world ends as quickly as it begins. The use of moonlight kisses cooling in the warmth of the sun suggests that what may seem to be lasting could easily fade away. The second verse reiterates the singer's intention to hold back their heart unless they find someone who reciprocates their feelings completely.

The final lines of the song state outright that the singer will only fall in love with "you, you, you", implying that their feelings are unmistakably clear. Boyz II Men's harmonies elevate the emotional depth of the lyrics, drawing listeners into the song's message of meaningful, long-lasting love.

Line by Line Meaning

Just to make you smile
Seeing you smile is enough to make me happy.

Simply makes me smile
Your smile brings joy to my day.

Cause today could mean forever
I always want to cherish each moment with you because it could lead to a lifetime of love and happiness.

When I fall in love
The moment when love takes over my heart

It will be forever
True love lasts a lifetime and never fades away.

Or I'll never fall in love
If I can't find true love that lasts forever, then I won't fall in love at all.

In a restless world like this is
In a world where people are always searching for something more.

Love is ended before it's begun
Sometimes love is fleeting and ends before it even has a chance to fully begin.

And too many moonlight kisses
Sometimes people get caught up in romance and lose sight of what really matters.

They seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
But when reality sets in, those fleeting romantic moments lose their power and fade away.

When I give my heart
When I fully open myself up to love