Angel Eyes
Chet Baker 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
And the moment I can feel
That you feel that way too
That's when I fall in love with you

And the moment I can feel




That you feel that way too
That's when I fall in love with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chet Baker's song "Angel Eyes" are a poetic depiction of the singer's struggle to find a love that is real and lasting in a world that seems to be obsessed with quick flings and superficial connections. The opening lines, "When I fall in love it will be forever, Or I'll never fall in love," reveal the singer's steadfast commitment to finding a love that is timeless and enduring. The second line, "In a restless world like this is, Love is ended before it's begun," highlights how modern society's frantic pace can rob some relationships of the opportunity to blossom and grow.


The third line, "And too many moonlight kisses, Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun," suggests that the fleeting passion of a kiss under moonlight can quickly dissipate in the harsh light of day. The subsequent lines, "When I give my heart it will be completely, Or I'll never give my heart," emphasize the singer's belief in the importance of total vulnerability and openness in fostering a true connection. The final lines, "And the moment I can feel, That you feel that way too, That's when I fall in love with you," highlight the power of mutual understanding and shared emotions in forging a bond that can withstand the test of time.


Line by Line Meaning

When I fall in love it will be forever
I will commit to love forever or not at all


Or I'll never fall in love
I'll remain alone before I half-love


In a restless world like this is
In this ever-changing world


Love is ended before it's begun
Fleeting love is short-lived


And too many moonlight kisses
Too many passionate moments


Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
Are quickly forgotten when reality sets in


When I give my heart it will be completely
If I give my heart, it will be all or nothing


Or I'll never give my heart
I'll never risk my emotions without certainty


And the moment I can feel
Only when I'm sure


That you feel that way too
That you reciprocate my feelings


That's when I fall in love with you
That's when I'll allow myself to love you




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Fintage House Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY BARRO, RUSSELL DIXON, JOEL N FAVIERE, ASHLEY HITTESDORF, JAKE JONES, NICHOLAS OROZCO, ERIK N RON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@feflipee

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
And the moment I can feel
That you feel that way too
That's when I fall in love with you

And the moment I can feel
That you feel that way too
That's when I fall in love with you



All comments from YouTube:

@samrichardson5005

His voice is so beautiful. I can't believe I hadn't heard of him until like 2 hours ago (which have now both been filled with his music)

@circasurvive04

his voice breaks my heart

@markwesley6228

Beautifully Realized.

@justingaylor

I agree, nowadays, the popular music is so shallow you'd stand in it and not even get your ankles wet. Stuff like this drenches you from head to toe in life. But don't despair. Great music is still out there. :)

@Khamomil

I love him on the trumpet just as much as when he sings. He has this unadorned, simple voice that keeps the emotions in check, making the emotional power burst through. This song makes me sob on a good day. (or is it a bad day?)

@Skubbes

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@letiabrego8911

He does both so effortlessly.

@gerryblanchard6058

@@Skubbes Says a lot about you, fool.

@brennc9594

No dear, it's neither. Melancholy will do that.

@dandyvonnutzen4234

I'm lost & found ... at the same time... forever broken...

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