Bacharach studied music at McGill University and the Mannes School of Music. In the 1950s and the early 1960s he was the pianist, arranger and bandleader for Marlene Dietrich with whom he toured. He teamed with lyricist Hal David and others to write many popular songs in the 1960s and 1970s.
Bacharach's music has been sung by a number of popular singers including The Beatles,The Carpenters, Aretha Franklin, Jack Jones, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, Luther Vandross and The Drifters. He met Dionne Warwick, with whom he would form a famed collaboration. His songs are characterized by (1) the use of unexpected harmonic changes and (2) unusual rhythmic patterns and time signatures. He employs times such as 5/4 or 3/2, and frequently goes from one time signature to another in the same song, often after each measure. He also changes keys frequently. An excellent example of his style is "Promises, Promises", from his score to the musical of the same name. He has a total of 52 Top 40 hits. In addition, many of his songs were adapted by jazz artists of the time, such as Stan Getz and Wes Montgomery. The Bacharach-David composition "My Little Red Book", originally recorded by Manfred Mann for the film What's New, Pussycat, and promptly covered by Love in 1965, has become a rock standard. He composed and arranged the soundtrack of the 1967 film Casino Royale.
He has been married four times, to Paula Stewart (1953-1958), to actress Angie Dickinson (1965-1980), to lyricist Carole Bayer Sager (1982-1991) - with whom he collaborated on a number of pieces - and (since 1993) Jane Hanson. He has a total of four children, two girls and two boys.
In 1998 he collaborated on an album called Painted From Memory with singer/songwriter Elvis Costello. His 2005 album At This Time features collaborations with Costello, Rufus Wainwright, and Dr. Dre (who provides bass-and-drum loops).
Bacharach has had cameo roles in a number of Hollywood movies including all three Austin Powers movies. His music is also credited as providing inspiration for these movies.
During subsequent Burt Bacharach concert tours, each show would open with a very brief video clip from the movie Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, with Mike Myers (as Austin Powers) uttering "Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. Burt Bacharach".
I'll Never Fall in Love Again
Burt Bacharach Lyrics
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A guy with a pin to burst your bubble
That's what you get for all your trouble
I'll never fall in love again
I'll never fall in love again
What do you get when you kiss a guy?
You get enough germs to catch pneumonia
I'll never fall in love again
I'll never fall in love again
Don't tell me what it's all about
'Cause I've been there and I'm glad I'm out
Out of those chains, those chains that bind you
That is why I'm here to remind you
What do you get when you fall in love?
You only get lies and pain and sorrow
So for at least until tomorrow
I'll never fall in love again
I'll never fall in love again
Out of those chains, those chains that bind you
That is why I'm here to remind you
What do you get when you fall in love?
You only get lies and pain and sorrow
So for at least until tomorrow
I'll never fall in love again
I'll never fall in love again
I'll never fall in love again
The lyrics to Burt Bacharach's "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" detail the disillusionment and disappointment that can come with falling in love. The song suggests that love is not worth the effort and risks involved, as it often leads to pain, sorrow, and heartbreak. The first verse warns of the danger of falling in love, with a "guy with a pin to burst your bubble" waiting to ruin everything you've worked for. The second verse suggests that kissing a girl is not worth the germs and rejection that may follow, as she will never call again. The chorus reiterates the singer's resolve to never fall in love again, due to the chains that bind and the lies and pain that come with it.
Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about the risks and pitfalls of romantic love. It seems to suggest that love is not worth the cost, as the risk of heartbreak and pain is too great.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you get when you fall in love?
The hazards and pitfalls of falling in love
A guy with a pin to burst your bubble
You open yourself up to heartbreak and disappointment
That's what you get for all your trouble
Love is not worth the effort and struggle
I'll never fall in love again
The singer vows to protect themselves from the pain of love by avoiding it altogether
What do you get when you kiss a girl
The risks and potential consequences of physical intimacy
You get enough germs to catch pneumonia
Physical contact can lead to illness and disease
After you do, she'll never phone you
Intimacy does not guarantee future connection or commitment
Don't tell me what it's all about
The singer has already experienced the pain of love and does not need further explanation or advice
'Cause I've been there and I'm glad I'm out
The singer has previous experience with love and is now relieved to be free from it
Out of those chains those chains that bind you
Love can feel like a burden or restriction
That is why I'm here to remind you
The singer serves as a warning to others about the dangers of love
You only get lies and pain and sorrow
Love often leads to deception, hurt, and sadness
So for at least until tomorrow
The singer plans to avoid love for the foreseeable future
I'll never fall in love again
The singer reinforces their commitment to avoiding the pain of love
I'll never fall in love again
The final declaration of the singer's vow to stay away from love
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hal David, Burt Bacharach
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Videoteca_Musical
¿Qué obtienes cuando te enamoras?
Un tipo con un alfiler para reventar tu burbuja
Eso es lo que obtienes por todos tus problemas
Nunca me enamoraré de nuevo
Nunca me enamoraré de nuevo
¿Qué obtienes cuando besas a un chico?
Obtienes suficientes gérmenes para contraer neumonía
Después de que lo hagas, él nunca te llamará
Nunca me enamoraré de nuevo
Nunca me enamoraré de nuevo
No me digas de qué se trata
porque he estado allí y me alegro de estar fuera,
fuera de esas cadenas, esas cadenas que te atan
Por eso estoy aquí para recordarte...
¿Qué obtienes cuando te enamoras?
Sólo obtienes mentiras, dolor y tristeza
Así que al menos hasta mañana
nunca me enamoraré de nuevo
Nunca me enamoraré de nuevo
Fuera de las cadenas, las cadenas que te atan
Por eso estoy aquí para recordarte...
¿Qué obtienes cuando te enamoras?
Sólo obtienes mentiras, dolor y tristeza
Así que al menos hasta mañana
nunca me enamoraré de nuevo
Nunca me enamoraré de nuevo
Nunca me enamoraré de nuevo
@rosariopennone9470
What do you get when you fall in love?
A guy with a pin to burst your bubble (1)
That's what you get for all your trouble
I'll never fall in love again
I'll never fall in love again
What do you get when you kiss a guy?
You get enough germs to catch pneumonia
After you do, he'll never phone ya
I'll never fall in love again
I'll never fall in love again
Don't tell me what it's all about
'Cause I've been there and I'm glad I'm out
Out of those chains, those chains that bind you
That is why I'm here to remind you
What do you get when you fall in love?
You only get lies and pain and sorrow
So for at least until tomorrow
I'll never fall in love again
I'll never fall in love again
Don't tell me what it's all about
'Cause I've been there and I'm glad I'm out
Out of the chains, the chains that bind you
That is why I'm here to remind you
What do you get when you give your heart?
You get it all broken up and battered
That's what you get, a heart that's shattered
I'll never fall in love again
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@giovanniruello1948
Il genio musicale! Nient' altro!
@JMENHART100
REST IN PEACE BURT. MANY THANKKS FOR THE MUSIC THAT I EVEN HAD NO IDEA THAT YOU CREATED. LEGEND......
@jonirving5606
So difficult to write a great song. This guy had a list. RIP.
@TheJetstream10
Burt will find love again wherever he goes.
@amedeofranchino3779
Il più grande dei compositori e direttori d'orchestra. Un genio.
@tombaker8481
Rest in Peace sir...thank you for the beautiful music.
@x.x.7646
A genius without a successor.
@willoughby1888
RIP and in God's sweet, generous Love. We'll see ya later, okay? Thanks for making us all a bit happier, even if the song was sad and about not ever falling in Love again!
@chouselle1
Rest in Paradise ,you were one of the greatest 🎶💫🙏🏿🎵