If I Love Again
Cannonball Adderley Lyrics


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I often wonder why he came to me
Brought such a flame to me

And let it die
And if another love should find my heart
It will remind my heart of your goodbye

With every new love you
Will come back to me
In others eyes, its you I see
If I love again
Though its someone new

If I love again
It'll still be you
In someone else's firm embrace
I'll close my eyes but see your face

If I love again
I'll find other charms
But I'll make believe, you are in my arms
And though my lips whisper

"I love you"
My heart will not be true




I'll be loving
Every time I love again

Overall Meaning

The song "If I Love Again" by Cannonball Adderley is a reflective tune about a lover's return to love after a heartbreak. The singer wonders why his previous lover ignited such strong feelings within them only to let it all go to waste. The lyrics suggest that if the singer ever falls in love again, they will inevitably be reminded of the previous lover and the pain of their departure. Even though the singer will try to find new charms in their new love, they will still be haunted by the absence of their previous lover.


The song speaks to the universality of love and the pain that comes with losing it. It suggests that even though we may try to move on, the memories of past loves will always linger, influencing our perception of new relationships. The lyrics are written in an introspective tone, hinting at the complexity of emotions that come with love and loss.


Line by Line Meaning

I often wonder why he came to me
I question why love ever came to me


Brought such a flame to me
Why was I blessed with such a passionate love


And let it die
Why did it end, leaving my heart cold


And if another love should find my heart
If I were to love again


It will remind my heart of your goodbye
The memory of your departure will never fade


With every new love you
In every person I love


Will come back to me
I will be reminded of you


In others eyes, its you I see
I will see your essence in the eyes of another person


If I love again
If I choose to fall in love one more time


Though its someone new
Even if it's not you


It'll still be you
You will always have a special place in my heart


In someone else's firm embrace
While in the arms of another


I'll close my eyes but see your face
I will visualize your image in my mind


If I love again
Should I ever love anew


I'll find other charms
I'll discover new likable traits in another


But I'll make believe, you are in my arms
I will pretend it's you holding me


And though my lips whisper 'I love you'
Even if I say 'I love you'


My heart will not be true
My heart will always belong to you


I'll be loving
With every new love I embrace


Every time I love again
I'll be reminded of the love we shared




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEN OAKLAND, JACK MURRAY, MURRAY JACK

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