It Could Happen to You
Diana Krall The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra Lyrics
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Lock your dreams at night,
It could happen to you.
Don't count stars,
Or you might stumble.
Someone drops a sigh,
And down you'll tumble.
Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring.
It could happen to you.
All I did was wonder how your arms would be,
And it happened to me.
Hide your heart from sight,
Lock your dreams at night,
It could happen to you.
Don't count stars,
Or you might stumble.
Someone drops a sigh,
And down you'll tumble.
Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring.
It could happen to you.
All I did was wonder how your arms could be,
And it happened, and it happened,
And it happened to me.
The lyrics to Diana Krall's song "It Could Happen to You" are both warning and confession. The singer is cautioning listeners to guard their hearts and dreams, because falling in love is always a possibility - no matter how cautious we are. At the same time, the singer is admitting that she didn't heed her own advice and fell for someone unexpectedly. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and inevitability - love is always a risk and never entirely under our control.
The first two lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics - "Hide your heart from sight, lock your dreams at night" - suggesting that we should shield ourselves from the possibility of love. The refrain "Don't count stars, or you might stumble / Someone drops a sigh, and down you'll tumble" emphasizes the unpredictability of love and reminds listeners to keep their expectations in check. The singer also advises to "keep an eye on spring, run when church bells ring" - perhaps meaning that we should be cautious even during times when love seems most likely.
The final lines of the song reveal that the singer herself ignored these warning signs and fell in love unexpectedly: "All I did was wonder how your arms could be / And it happened, and it happened / And it happened to me." The repetition of "and it happened" underscores the sense of surprise and inevitability that often comes with falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hide your heart from sight,
Don't let your feelings show or you might get hurt.
Lock your dreams at night,
Protect your aspirations because they are precious to you.
It could happen to you.
Love could come into your life unexpectedly and change everything.
Don't count stars,
Don't spend too much time daydreaming, or you might lose sight of reality.
Or you might stumble.
You could make a mistake or miss out on opportunities if you don't pay attention to what's happening around you.
Someone drops a sigh,
Someone else's sadness or disappointment could affect you.
And down you'll tumble.
It could bring you down emotionally or cause you to change your plans.
Keep an eye on spring,
Be aware of new beginnings and opportunities for growth.
Run when church bells ring.
Take action and don't miss out on chances for love or happiness.
All I did was wonder how your arms would be,
I just thought about being with you, imagining how it would feel to hold you close.
And it happened to me.
Unexpectedly, love came into my life and changed everything.
And it happened, and it happened,
It wasn't just a one-time event, but a ongoing experience.
And it happened to me.
Love found me, and I'm grateful for that.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE
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