When I Fall In Love
Céline Dion & David Foster Lyrics


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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
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
(Oh, let me give my heart)

And the moment I can feel that
You feel that way too (I feel that way too)
Is when I'll fall in love (I'll fall in love)
With you

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

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

When I give my heart
It will be completely
Or I'll never give (I'll never give) my heart
(Oh, I'll never give my heart)

And the moment I can feel that
You feel that way too
Is when I'll fall in love




When I fall in love
When I fall in love with you

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Celine Dion and Clive Griffin's rendition of When I Fall In Love sets a relatable premise for a love song. The lyrics suggest an authentic yearning for everlasting love. The first verse chronicles the turbulence of a fast-paced world, where love fades quickly. The second verse, identical to the first, and the chorus reiterates the sentiment of the desire for undying love.


Celine Dion & Clive Griffin's duet conveys the theme of an age-old dilemma in love, where true love is hard to find, and when it's found, it's often fleeting, yet still worth the risk of opening up one's heart to love. The song's pacing is calm and deliberate, with the string section soaring in the background. Both Dion and Griffin's voice blends incredibly well, conveying a genuine passion for the words they sing.


The song has become a classic and embodies the essence of romantic music for countless listeners. Despite being one of the most covered songs in history, the voices of Dion and Griffin give it new life, much like Nat King Cole's original 1956 version. The chord progression and melody are simple, but the emotions behind the delivery are powerful. When I Fall In Love is a timeless love song that expresses an age-old human longing, making it resonate even today.


Line by Line Meaning

When I fall in love
Love is a powerful thing that deserves genuine commitment


It will be forever
The love that is found will last forever


Or I'll never fall in love
Love is not something that can be taken lightly, and if it cannot be given completely, it may not be given at all


In a restless world
The world is fast-paced and ever-changing


Like this is
This is the nature of things and cannot be changed


Love is ended before it's begun
People give up on love too easily because they are unwilling to commit or do the work necessary for a lasting relationship


And too many moonlight kisses
People often indulge in the superficial, romantic aspects of love without being willing to do the work necessary for a lasting relationship


Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
The honeymoon phase of a relationship can fade too quickly, and people lose interest in each other over time


When I give my heart
The act of giving one's heart is a serious and sacred thing


It will be completely
When love is given, it must be given with complete openness and honesty


Or I'll never give my heart
If one is unable or unwilling to give their love completely, it is better to not give it at all


(Oh let me give my heart)
The singer is expressing a desire to find someone worthy of her love and commitment


And the moment I can feel that
True love is a mutual feeling that cannot exist if only one person feels it


You feel that way too
The singer is expressing a desire for her love to be reciprocated


Is when I'll fall in love
When that mutual love is felt, the singer will be able to fully experience love


When I fall in love
The singer is expressing a hope and desire to find love


It will be forever
Once love is found, the singer hopes for it to last a lifetime


Or I'll never fall in love
Love is a serious commitment that should not be taken lightly


Oh I'll never never fall in love
If love cannot be found in the right way, it may not be found at all




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@danieltothmusic

[Celine Dion:]
I pray you'll be our eyes
And watch us where we go
And help us to be wise
In times when we don't know
Let this be our prayer
When we lose our way

Lead us to a place
Guide us with your grace
To a place where we'll be safe

[Andrea Bocelli (Celine Dion):]
La luce che tu hai
(I pray we'll find your light)
Nel cuore resterà
(And hold it in our hearts)
A ricordarci che
(When stars go out each night)
Eterna stella sei
(Whoa)
Nella mia preghiera
(Let this be our prayer)
Quanta fede c'è
(When shadows fill our day)

Lead us to a place
(Guide us with your grace)
[Both:]
Give us faith so we'll be safe

Sogniamo un mondo senza più violenza
Un mondo di giustizia e di speranza
Ognuno dia la mano al suo vicino
Simbolo di pace, di fraternità

[Andrea Bocelli (Celine Dion):]
La forza che ci dà
(We ask that life be kind)
È il desiderio che
(And watch us from above)
Ognuno trovi amor
(We hope each soul will find)
Intorno e dentro sé
(Another soul to love)

[Both:]
Let this be our prayer
[Celine Dion:]
Let this be our prayer
[Andrea Bocelli:]
Just like every child
[Celine Dion:]
Just like every child

[Both:]
Need to find a place
Guide us with your grace
Give us faith so we'll be safe

È la fede che
Hai acceso in noi
Sento che ci salvera

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All comments from YouTube:

@shahilchand

Dear God, please heal our Céline Dion ❤

@user-nv9yj4nb1n

Love her and pray for her, absolute voice of an angel!!!!

@Bazoft110

I love the Legendary Canadian Singer! Unfortunately She is battling her own health challenge with stiff-person syndrome. Please pray for Celine Dion’s good Health, Long life, And Speed Recovery Amen! God bless her!🙏❤

@evelyncarrillo1914

❤❤❤very. Good l. Love. It❤

@evelyncarrillo1914

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@user-fu3ku7jm5j

Bocelli è italiano no canadese

@billyremmert7679

Two of the greatest voices I ever heard I wish Celine a speedy recovery

@Mike-01234

Stiff-person syndrome there is no cure. Treatment has little success I watched a few videos on YT made by other people who have it. Most say they hate the name stiff-person syndrome I agree think doctors could come up with a better name.

@lindawilkinson6912

Dear God, please watch over us through these perilous times. Show mercy and grace on our souls. For this time we are in the fight for our souls. In Christ Jesus name I pray.

@martinswells1987

Hello Linda, how are you doing and where are you from?

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