I'm In Love
Clarence Lyrics


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I knew from the very beginning
What you had in mind
But I said to myself, baby
You're gonna just waste your time

But somehow during the night, baby
Things started to get out of hand
And I found myself (found myself)
Falling in love again (falling in love again)

I slipped (tripped) fell in love
Fell in love with you, baby
Yes, I did, I slipped, tripped
Fell in love, fell in love
With you, baby, oh, yeah

Getting stuck on you, baby
Was the last thing I had in mind
But now you got me wanting you, baby
Want your love all the time

When you touch me, baby
(Oh, baby) I just lose control
And I find myself (find myself)
Wanting more of you down in my soul

I slipped (tripped) fell in love
Fell in love with you, baby
Yes, I did, I slipped, tripped
Fell in love, fell in love
With you, baby, yes, I did

Lord, it's all right, yeah

I slipped (tripped) fell in love
Fell in love with you, baby
And I like it like that
I slipped (tripped) fell in love
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Fell in love with you, baby





I slipped (tripped) fell in love
Fell in love with you, baby

Overall Meaning

In Clarence Carter's song "Slipped Tripped and Fell in Love," the singer begins by admitting that he knew from the start what the object of his affection had in mind, but he initially resisted the idea of falling in love with her. However, something changed over the course of the night, and his defenses crumbled as he found himself "falling in love again." The metaphor he uses to describe this experience is that he "slipped (tripped) fell in love" with her. He is now "stuck" on her and cannot get enough of her love and affection. The song conveys a sense of surrender to the force of love, as the singer realizes that his feelings for this person are out of his own control.


The use of the metaphor of falling or slipping in love is a common and effective one, as it captures the sense of losing one's balance or control in the face of overwhelming emotions. The fact that the singer initially resisted the idea of falling in love, but ultimately surrendered to it, suggests that love can be a powerful and unpredictable force. The repeated phrase "slipped (tripped) fell in love" emphasizes the surprise and suddenness of this experience.


Line by Line Meaning

I knew from the very beginning
I was aware of your intentions right from the start


What you had in mind
Your plan to pursue me romantically


But I said to myself, baby
I cautioned myself, thinking


You're gonna just waste your time
That this won't work between us


But somehow during the night, baby
However, something changed overnight


Things started to get out of hand
The situation escalated beyond my control


And I found myself (found myself)
And suddenly there I was


Falling in love again (falling in love again)
Experiencing feelings of love once more


I slipped (tripped) fell in love
I unintentionally fell in love


Fell in love with you, baby
It happened with you


Yes, I did, I slipped, tripped
I never saw it coming


Fell in love, fell in love
I fell completely and madly in love


With you, baby, oh, yeah
With you, my love


Getting stuck on you, baby
I never intended to become attached to you like this


Was the last thing I had in mind
It's something that came as a surprise


But now you got me wanting you, baby
I can't help but desire you


Want your love all the time
I crave your love constantly


When you touch me, baby
Your touch affects me deeply


(Oh, baby) I just lose control
I can't help but surrender to my emotions


And I find myself (find myself)
Once again, I am in this position


Wanting more of you down in my soul
Seeking a deeper connection with you


And I like it like that
Despite my initial reservations, I enjoy being in love with you


Lord, it's all right, yeah
It's okay to be in love, it's a natural feeling




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE JACKSON, GEORGE HENRY JACKSON

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