Irene's older brother, Roy Kral, was a successful musician when Irene started singing professionally as a teenager. She sung with bands on tours led by Woody Herman and Chubby Jackson, former Herman bass player.
Irene joined Maynard Ferguson's band in the late 1950s and sang with groups led by Stan Kenton and Shelly Manne.
Irene then started a solo career until her death at 46 years of age. She was a ballad singer who stated that Carmen McRae was one of her inspirations.
Irene was made more famous posthumously when Clint Eastwood used her recordings in his 1995 movie, The Bridges of Madison County.
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I Fall In Love Too Easily
Irene Kral Lyrics
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I fall in love too terribly hard, for love to ever last
My heart should be well schooled, 'cause I've been fooled in the past
And still I fall in love too easily, I fall in love too fast
I fall in love too easily, I fall in love too fast
I fall in love too terribly hard, for love to ever last
My heart should be well schooled, 'cause I've been fooled in the past
The lyrics of "I Fall in Love Too Easily" by Irene Kral express the singer's vulnerability and tendency to fall in love quickly and intensely. She acknowledges that she has been hurt in the past, but despite this, she still finds herself falling in love too easily and too fast. The repetition of this line emphasizes her lack of control over her emotions and her awareness that her actions might lead to heartbreak.
The lyrics also suggest a lack of confidence in her ability to make wise romantic decisions. She admits that her heart should be "well-schooled" because of her past experiences, but she still cannot resist falling in love. The phrase "for love to ever last" implies that the singer has experienced failed relationships, and she doubts her ability to maintain a long-lasting and strong bond. The overall tone of the song is melancholy, as though the singer is resigned to her fate of constantly falling in love too quickly and facing the inevitable heartache that comes with it.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Fall in Love Too Easily" convey a sense of emotional vulnerability and fragility, as well as a lack of control over one's emotions when it comes to matters of the heart. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt themselves fall too deeply in love too quickly or experienced the pain of relationships that didn't work out.
Line by Line Meaning
I fall in love too easily, I fall in love too fast
I am prone to giving my heart away quickly and easily, without thinking things through or taking the time to truly get to know someone.
I fall in love too terribly hard, for love to ever last
My intense and rapid romantic feelings often burn out just as quickly, making it difficult for any relationship to withstand the intensity of my emotions.
My heart should be well schooled, 'cause I've been fooled in the past
I know that I should have learned from past heartbreaks and disappointments, and be more cautious and guarded when it comes to matters of love and romance.
And still I fall in love too easily, I fall in love too fast
Despite my best intentions, and my knowledge of my past mistakes and missteps, I can't help but be swept up in the rush of emotions and infatuation that comes with falling in love too easily and too quickly.
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