Like Someone in Love
Elisabeth Melander Lyrics
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I find myself out gazing at stars
Hearing guitars
Like someone in love
Sometimes the things I do astound me
Mostly whenever you're around me
Lately
I seem to walk as though I have wings
Like someone in love
Each time I look at you I'm limp as a glove
And feeling like someone in love
The opening line of Elisabeth Melander's song "Like Someone in Love" is a reflection on a feeling that courses through the song. The singer talks about how they find themselves gazing at stars, hearing guitars, and walking as though they have wings. The feeling is described as being 'like someone in love', which sets up the mood for the song. The singer's infatuation with someone is clear in their actions and in their reaction to this person being around.
What's interesting about the song is that it has a very classic feel to it. The lyrics and melody could easily belong to the American Songbook. The song was written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke and was first recorded by Bing Crosby in 1944 for the movie "Belle of the Yukon". Over the years, it has been covered by many other artists, including Nat King Cole, Bill Evans, and Ella Fitzgerald. The song's classic sound and poignant lyrics help the listener tap into their own romantic feelings, allowing them to relate to the song in a personal way.
The song provides an interesting take on the dizziness one feels when they're in love – the feeling of being 'limp as a glove'. The song speaks to the intense passion and admiration that the singer has for their love. They acknowledge that their actions and thoughts 'astound' them, but at the same time, they can't help themselves. The song's honesty and vulnerability make it a timeless classic, that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately
Recently
I find myself out gazing at stars
I have been spending time looking up at the stars
Hearing guitars
Hearing the sound of guitars
Like someone in love
As if I am in love
Sometimes the things I do astound me
I am surprised by my actions at times
Mostly whenever you're around me
Especially when I am with you
Lately
Recently
I seem to walk as though I have wings
I feel light on my feet
Bump into things
Accidentally hit objects
Like someone in love
As if I am in love
Each time I look at you I'm limp as a glove
Whenever I see you, I become weak and powerless
And feeling like someone in love
And experiencing feelings of love
Contributed by Jason K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.