It Could Happen to You
Gleason Jackie 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 tumble,
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
The opening lines of Jackie Gleason's "It Could Happen To You" explore the idea of protecting oneself from potential heartbreak. The lyrics suggest the need to hide one's heart from sight and lock their dreams at night to safeguard against being hurt emotionally. However, the subsequent lines suggest that, no matter how much one shields oneself, unpredictability is inevitable, and heartache could still occur. The songstress encourages the listener to keep a watchful eye on spring and run when church bells ring, probably indicating that new beginnings and unions could lead to falling head over heels even when one thinks they're protected.
The chorus then transitions to the personal experience of the singer, who admits to wondering how someone's embrace would feel. This line suggests that despite the warnings and precautions, one could still be caught off-guard and fall in love unexpectedly, proving the song's point that "it could happen to you." In summary, the song highlights the ambiguous nature of romantic connections and reinforces the idea that even with intellectual and emotional caution, the heart could still be susceptible to falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Hide your heart from sight,
Conceal your emotions and don't make them visible to others.
Lock your dreams at night,
Make sure you keep your aspirations secret and don't share them with anyone.
It could happen to you.
What you least expect can happen to you, so be prepared.
Don't count stars
Don't focus on the small, insignificant things in life.
Or you might stumble,
If you focus too much on the unimportant things, you might miss the big picture and fail to achieve your goals.
Someone drops a sigh
A small thing, like a sigh or a word, can have an unexpected impact on your life.
And down you tumble,
Your life can change in an instant, and you may be caught off guard and unprepared.
Keep an eye on spring,
Be aware of new beginnings and opportunities in your life.
Run when church bells ring.
Take advantage of new opportunities and don't hesitate to chase your dreams.
It could happen to you
When you least expect it, something can happen that will change your life forever.
All I did was wonder
I simply thought about what it would be like to have something or someone in my life.
How your arms would be
I imagined what it would be like to be held by you, and how it would feel.
And it happened to me
My dreams became a reality, and I found myself in a relationship with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alex Suzano
I think it's Jackie Gleason himself. What an artist! Thank you for posting, nice job.
THAIS8546
maravilhoso!!!
Matt M
What a genius
Marcelo Maldonado
Bobby Hackett. Aliás, o que consta é que toda a direção musical e da própria orquestra ficou a cargo do Hackett, uma vez que o próprio Jackie Gleason era um ator de Hollywood e não sacava nada de música. Apenas emprestava o nome para que os LPs vendessem bastante.
Alex Suzano
Vc sabe quem faz o solo de trompete nessa música?