If I Fell
Dana Fuchs/Evan Rachel Wood/Jim Sturgess/T.V. Carpio Lyrics
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Would you promise to be true?
And help me understand
Cause I've been in love before
And I've found that love was more
Than just holding hands
If I gave my heart to you
That you would love me more than her
If I trust in you, oh please
Don't run and hide
If I love you too, oh please
Don't hurt my pride like her
Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I would be sad
If our new love was in vain
So I hope you see
That I would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two
Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I would be sad
If our new love was in vain
So I hope you see
That I would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two
If I fell in love with you
The song "If I Fell" by The Beatles is a bittersweet love song that speaks of the fear of falling in love again after being hurt in relationships before. The lyrics suggest that the vocalist is asking their potential partner to promise to be true and help them understand what it means to be in love. This is because they have been in love before and want to ensure that the feelings they have for their potential partner are mutual and won't be mistaken for just holding hands.
The chorus of the song further highlights the vulnerability and fear that the vocalist has towards falling in love. They ask their potential partner not to hurt them like the previous one did and not to run and hide if they trust them. The last stanza speaks of the hope of starting a new love and the pain that could be caused if it's in vain.
The song captures the innocent and hesitant nature of a new love that's just beginning to bud. It's filled with genuine emotion and speaks of the beauty of being vulnerable and opening up to someone else. Overall, "If I Fell" is a timeless classic that brilliantly captures the essence of falling in love for the first time.
Line by Line Meaning
If I fell in love with you
If I found myself falling deeply in love with you
Would you promise to be true?
Would you make a commitment to be loyal and faithful to me?
And help me understand
And explain to me the complexities and vagaries of love and relationships
Cause I've been in love before
Because I have had romantic feelings for someone in the past
And I've found that love was more
And I have discovered that love is more than simply physical attraction
Than just holding hands
It involves a deeper emotional connection and shared intimacy
If I gave my heart to you
If I were to fully invest my emotions and trust in you
I must be sure from the very start
I need to be certain from the beginning
That you would love me more than her
That the love and affection you have for me would be greater than any previous romantic relationship you had
If I trust in you, oh please
If I put my faith and trust in you, I implore you
Don't run and hide
To not shy away or evade the commitment of being in a loving relationship
If I love you too, oh please
If I return your love, I beg you
Don't hurt my pride like her
To not cause me emotional pain and damage my self-esteem, like a previous lover did
Cause I couldn't stand the pain
Because I am unable to bear the emotional turmoil caused by heartbreak
And I would be sad
And it would leave me feeling sorrowful and melancholic
If our new love was in vain
If our relationship was destined to fail due to insincerity, deception or betrayal
So I hope you see
So I wish for you to understand that
That I would love to love you
That I deeply desire to be in love with you
And that she will cry
And that a previous lover of yours would be emotionally affected and in pain
When she learns we are two
When she realizes that you and I have started a new romantic relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Carissa Marie
I absolutely LOVED the film, too! This is beautiful...thanks for posting, since this isn't on the soundtrack. Nice to see a clip from the movie too. But I wish it was the whole song.
M Roth
I cant believe they left this one off the soundtrack. Nice to have star power like Joe Cocker and Bono but she delivered the best renditions of these Beatles classics in this movie.... IMO
Kaylee Marie
she did a wonderful cover!
Bobsuruncle Mum
i have heard that, and i really hope so...as a HUGE! beatles fan
broncobra
@Lovinglikeyoudo101 It's a song about cheating on your spouse. it's a personal issue with me. Read the lyrics. it's about cheating on your spouse. They cut out the lyrics for this movie. original lyrics has it all.
cutemarshmallow99
come back sweety...I miss U so much...
sighlass
ex girlfriend