The song was first written for the 1968 musical Promises, Promises and then recorded by singer Dionne Warwick, on December 1969, and took it to number 6 on Billboard magazine's Hot 100.
Burt Bacharach heard the Carpenter duo performing "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" at a benefit concert following the Hollywood premiere of the film Hello Dolly, and invited them to open for his show at the Century Plaza Hotel in Hollywood on February 27, 1970. The sibilings became friends with Burt, who became a great collaborator for the duo. This may have influenced the re-recording of his song.
I'll Never Fall In Love Again
Carpenters 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 is 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 get enough tears to fill an ocean
That's what you get for your devotion.
I'll never fall in love again.
I'll never fall in love again.
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!
The repeated lines of "I'll never fall in love again" in Carpenters' song reflect the sentiment of a person who has been hurt and disillusioned by love. The lyrics speak to the singer's desire to avoid the pain and heartbreak that comes with falling in love, and the cynicism that can develop after experiencing multiple failed relationships.
The first verse tells of the disappointment that comes when one falls in love, only to have their bubble burst by a partner who proves to be less than perfect. The second verse goes on to describe a similar scenario, in which a kiss leads to illness and rejection. The repeated refrain of "I'll never fall in love again" suggests that the singer has lost hope in the possibility of finding true love, and prefers to avoid the risk altogether.
The bridge of the song speaks to the singer's experience of being trapped in a toxic relationship, and the relief they feel upon finally breaking free. The final verse returns to the theme of the pain that accompanies love, with the singer suggesting that the only things one can expect from falling in love are lies, pain, and sorrow.
Overall, Carpenters' "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" tackles the difficult and complex emotions that can arise in the wake of failed relationships. Its lyrics offer a raw and honest portrayal of the aftermath of heartbreak, and the difficulty of allowing oneself to open up to love again.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you get when you fall in love?
The singer is questioning the possible outcomes of being in love.
A guy with a pin to burst your bubble
Men have the tendency to ruin everything good about love.
That's what you get for all your trouble.
All the effort put into love is not worth it because it ultimately leads to disappointment.
I'll never fall in love again.
The artist has given up on the idea of love forever and will not pursue it again.
What do you get when you kiss a guy?
The artist is asking what happens when one enters into physical intimacy with a man.
You get enough germs to catch pneumonia.
Kissing a man can lead to getting sick and falling ill with potentially serious diseases.
After you do, he'll never phone you.
Men lose interest or disappear after being intimate with someone.
Don't tell me what is all about,
The artist is shutting down any attempts to explain or convince them otherwise about love.
'Cause I've been there and I'm glad I'm out,
The artist has experienced love before and does not want to go through it again due to the negative effects it had.
Out of those chains, those chains that bind you
Love can feel like a burden or restrictive, holding one back from living their life freely.
That is why I'm here to remind you
The singer is reminding themselves and others of the negative side of love.
You get enough tears to fill an ocean
Loving someone can lead to heartbreak and an overwhelming amount of tears and sadness.
That's what you get for your devotion.
Despite putting all of one's effort and love into someone, the outcome can still be negative and hurtful.
You only get lies and pain and sorrow.
Love can be filled with dishonesty, hurt, and sadness.
So, for at least until tomorrow,
The singer has decided to take a break from love and avoid it for the time being.
I'll never fall in love again!
The artist is reiterating their stance on avoiding love entirely.
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Written by: Hal David, Burt Bacharach
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J Parker
on Happy
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I've played the game of love before.
Too young to know
How hard the fall could be;
I never thought I'd try again.
Somehow you brought
The gambler out in me.
You can deal me in this time around.
Even though the odds are high,
We'll play them down.
You may be a chance I need to take,
And the hand I'm holdin' says it's no mistake.
Happy is the way I'm feelin',
And I know it comes from being with you.
All at once my life is changin',
And I know it's 'cause I'm fallin' in love with you.
Fallin' in love with you.
Fallin' in love.
Fallin' in love with you.
If this is luck then let it ride.
If it's the starts,
They're surely on my side.
I've never been so safisfied
By love before;
For all the times I've tried.
These beginnings could mean more
Than the brief affair I bargained for.
Little did I know, when we began,
That my time had come to win a hand.
Happy is the way I'm feelin',
And I know it comes from being with you.
All at once my life is changin',
And I know it's 'cause I'm fallin' in love with you.
Fallin' in love with you.
Fallin' in love.
Fallin' in love with you.
Please forgive me if I seem
To be walking through a waking dream.
Laughter never came so easily;
There's a freedom here that's new to me.
Happy is the way I'm feelin',
And I know it comes from being with you.
All at once my life is changin',
And I know it's 'cause I'm fallin' in love with you.
Fallin' in love with you.
Fallin' in love.
Fallin' in love with you.