In an NPR interview, Carly mentions Automatically In Love was inspired by Mariah Carey.
Automatically in Love
Carly Rae Jepsen Lyrics
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You never thought about us
Yeah, it came out of the blue
And I was just dreaming
That took a night as insane
To feel the need of your touch
And I could never explain
How I was just dreaming
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Never guessed what came after
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I fell
Automatically in love
Right away, baby, it's a real rollercoaster
When the wind goes the other way
But you and me, right away, baby
We were automatically in love (in love)
Right away, right away, baby
Just a girl undercover and a boy with the getaway
You and me, right away, baby
We were automatically in love (in love)
It's not the fear that you trust
It's not the voice in your head
We got the chemical rush
And now we're just dreaming
And we could wait for the proof
A little time to adjust
But every moment with you
I wake up just dreaming
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Never guessed what came after
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I fell
Automatically in love
Right away, baby, it's a real rollercoaster
When the wind goes the other way
But you and me, right away, baby
We were automatically in love (in love)
Right away, right away, baby
Just a girl undercover and a boy with the getaway
You and me, right away, baby
We were automatically in love (in love)
In love, in love
Mhm, La da da da da da da
Love so fast, I can't go slow
Hold me back
Baby boy, hold me close
Love's so real
I can't go slow
Can't imagine, by the way, I'm feeling slow
Automatically in love
Right away, baby, it's a real rollercoaster
When the wind goes the other way
But you and me, right away, baby
We were automatically in love (in love)
Right away, right away, baby
Just a girl undercover and a boy with the getaway
You and me, right away, baby
We were automatically in love (in love)
Mhm, mhm
Hmm, hmm
Automatically
The lyrics of Carly Rae Jepsen's song "Automatically In Love" tell a story of unexpected and instantaneous love that takes the singer by surprise. In the opening verses, she reflects on how neither she nor the person she's referring to had ever considered being together. The sudden emergence of feelings catches her off guard, leading her to describe it as coming "out of the blue," and feeling like a dream she couldn't fully explain. The imagery of a night so intense that it awakens a desire for physical touch emphasizes the powerful and deeply emotional nature of this newfound connection.
As the chorus kicks in, the sudden shift from not thinking about each other to falling "automatically in love" highlights the whirlwind and unpredictable nature of their relationship. The rollercoaster metaphor captures the ups and downs, twists and turns of this newfound love, emphasizing the rapid and intense emotions at play. The repetition of being "automatically in love" underscores the immediate and undeniable connection they share, seemingly fated to be together from the start.
The lyrics delve deeper into the inner workings of this love, suggesting that it's not about fear or rational thinking but rather a strong chemical attraction that makes them feel like they're living in a dream. The sense of urgency and intensity in wanting to be with this person shines through, with every moment spent together feeling like a dreamlike state of bliss. The contrast between waiting for proof and following their hearts further emphasizes the impulsivity and passion driving their newfound love.
The conclusion of the song brings a sense of urgency and excitement, with the singer expressing how love has taken over so quickly that there's no time to slow down. The exhilaration and intensity of their emotions are palpable, as they embrace the reality of being "automatically in love" and delight in the thrill of a romance that feels destined from the moment they met. Overall, the song captures the whirlwind of emotions that come with unexpected love and the joy of finding someone who takes your breath away in an instant.
Line by Line Meaning
I never thought about you
I never expected to feel this way about you
You never thought about us
You never considered the possibility of a relationship between us
Yeah, it came out of the blue
The feelings arose unexpectedly
And I was just dreaming
I was only imagining such a connection
That took a night as insane
It took a crazy night
To feel the need of your touch
To realize the desire for your touch
And I could never explain
And I could never find the words to describe it
How I was just dreaming
How it was simply a dreamlike experience
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Expressing surprise and excitement
Never guessed what came after
I never expected what happened next
I fell
I fell in love
Automatically in love
Falling deeply in love without hesitation
Right away, baby, it's a real rollercoaster
From the start, it's been a whirlwind of emotions
When the wind goes the other way
Even when things get rough
But you and me, right away, baby
But between us, it was instantaneous
Just a girl undercover and a boy with the getaway
Two people unexpectedly finding love
We were automatically in love
We fell in love effortlessly
It's not the fear that you trust
It's not about trusting fear
It's not the voice in your head
It's not listening to your inner doubts
We got the chemical rush
We experienced a powerful, instinctive connection
And now we're just dreaming
And now we're lost in our thoughts of each other
And we could wait for the proof
And we could patiently wait for confirmation
A little time to adjust
To adapt and become comfortable with our feelings
But every moment with you
Yet every moment with you
I wake up just dreaming
I wake up still feeling like it's all a dream
Love so fast, I can't go slow
The love developed quickly, I can't slow it down
Hold me back
Prevent me from falling deeper in love
Baby boy, hold me close
Embrace me tightly
Love's so real
The love is genuine
Can't imagine, by the way, I'm feeling slow
I can't even begin to portray how strong my feelings are
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Nate Campany, John Hill, Carly Rae Jepsen, Roget Chahayed
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Miguel Sarmiento, Jr.
I never thought about you
You never thought about us
Yeah, it came out of the blue
And I was just dreaming
It took a night of insane
To feel the need of your touch
And I could never explain
How I was just dreaming
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Never guessed what came after
Ooh, ooh-ooh
I fell
Automatically in love
Right away, baby, it's a real rollercoaster
When the wind goes the other way
But you and me, right away, baby
We were automatically in love (In love)
Right away, right away, baby
Just a girl undercover and a boy with the getaway
You and me, right away, baby
We were automatically in love (In love)
It's not the fear that you trust
It's not the voice in your head
We got the chemical rush
And now we're just dreaming
And we could wait for the proof
A little time to adjust
But every moment with you
I wake up just dreaming
Ooh, ooh-ooh
Never guessed what came after
Ooh, ooh-ooh
I fell
Automatically in love
Right away, baby, it's a real rollercoaster
When the wind goes the other way
But you and me, right away, baby
We were automatically in love (In love)
Right away, right away, baby
Just a girl undercover and a boy with the getaway
You and me, right away, baby
We were automatically in love (In love)
In love, in love
Mhm, La-da-da-da-da, da-da
Love's so fast, I can't go slow
Hold me back
Baby boy, hold me close
Love's so real, I can't go slow
Can't imagine, by the way I'm feeling so
Automatically in love
Right away, baby, it's a real rollercoaster
When the wind goes the other way
But you and me, right away, baby
We were automatically in love (In love)
Right away, right away, baby
Just a girl undercover and a boy with the getaway
You and me, right away, baby
We were automatically in love (In love)
Mhm, mhm
Hmm, hmm
Automatically
FlawlessKevin
I wanna listen to this while driving on a summer day with the windows down
Froot Bat
First thing I’m doing once I get my license
Green Vine
This song makes my pussy POP severly!
Matthew Sam Suren
Let's cruise.
Jeff Bays
Then do it
Farid Khoriyanto
Me too
HopeEsleim1101
Just read on Wiki that Carly wrote over 100 songs in preparation for this album. That's truly dedication.
Abram Benedict
that's awesome... now where are the other songs i need them right now
question mark???
Which will be released bro u forgetting 200 songs all r from the emotion sessions this is from them sessions u can tell pius the two b side CDs to all same sessions as emotion
Ninja Tony
That’s awesome. And the thing about Carly is even her rejects are better than 99% of modern music.