Irving Berlin (11 May 1888 – 22 September 1989), born Israel Isidore Baline… Read Full Bio ↴Irving Berlin (11 May 1888 – 22 September 1989), born Israel Isidore Baline, in Tyumen, Russia (according to other sources possibly Mogilev, now Belarus), was an American composer and lyricist. He was one of the most prodigious and famous American songwriters in history.

Berlin, who was Jewish, was one of the few Tin Pan Alley/Broadway songwriters who wrote both lyrics and music for his songs. Although he never learned to read music beyond a rudimentary level, he composed over 3,000 songs. Many of his songs, including "God Bless America", "White Christmas", "Alexander's Ragtime Band", and "There's No Business Like Show Business," left an indelible mark on American music and culture. He produced 17 film scores and 21 Broadway scores, in addition to his individual songs.

Act II: You're Just In Love
Irving Berlin Lyrics

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I hear singing and there's no one there
I smell blossoms and the trees are bare
All day long I seem to walk on air
I wonder why, I wonder why

I keep tossing in my sleep at night
And what's more I've lost my appetite
Stars that used to twinkle in the skies

Are twinkling in my eyes, I wonder why

You don't need analyzing
It is not so surprising
That you feel very strange but nice
Your heart goes pitter patter
I know just what's the matter
Because I've been there once or twice

Put your head on my shoulder
You need someone who's older
A rub down with a velvet glove
There is nothing you can take
To relieve that pleasant ache
You're not sick, you're just in love

I hear singing and there's no one there
You don't need analyzing, it is not so surprising
I smell blossoms and the trees are bare
That you feel very strange but nice
All day long I seem to walk on air
Your heart goes pitter patter, I know just what's the matter
I wonder why, I wonder why
Because I've been there once or twice

I keep tossing in my sleep at night
Put your head on my shoulder, you need someone who's older
And what's more I've lost my appetite
A rub down with a velvet glove
Stars that used to twinkle in the skies
There is nothing you can take
Are twinkling in my eyes
To relieve that pleasant ache

I wonder why
You're not sick you're just in love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Irving Berlin's song "You're Just in Love" describe the overwhelming and unexplainable feelings of falling in love. The opening lines paint a surreal picture of the world: the singer hears singing but sees no one, smells blooming flowers even though the trees are bare. They feel weightless and blissful all day, but struggle to sleep at night and have lost their appetite. The chorus reveals the reason behind these strange sensations: the singer is in love. They assure their beloved that there's nothing wrong with them, they just need some comfort from an older, more experienced partner.

The lyrics are simple and straightforward, capturing the intense but irrational emotions of falling in love. The imagery of a world that seems out of sync with reality evokes the disorienting feeling of being consumed by love. The chorus is especially effective, with its repetition of the phrase "You're just in love" conveying the idea that this is a common experience that transcends logic or reason.

Line by Line Meaning

I hear singing and there's no one there
I'm so lovesick that I'm hearing things that aren't really there

I smell blossoms and the trees are bare
My senses are heightened and I'm experiencing things in a new way

All day long I seem to walk on air
Being in love has put me on cloud nine and feeling euphoric all day long

I wonder why, I wonder why
I can't explain why I feel this way, but I know it's because of love

I keep tossing in my sleep at night
My mind is consumed with thoughts of my beloved, even when I'm trying to rest

And what's more I've lost my appetite
Love has taken over and even food doesn't seem as important

Stars that used to twinkle in the skies
The world seems like a brighter, more magical place now that I'm in love

Are twinkling in my eyes, I wonder why
I can't believe how much my emotions are affecting my perception of the world

You don't need analyzing
There's no need to overthink this - it's love at its purest form

It is not so surprising
This is a common experience for people in love

That you feel very strange but nice
It's a strange feeling, but still one that makes you happy

Your heart goes pitter patter
Your heart beats quickly with excitement when you think about your beloved

I know just what's the matter
I recognize these feelings because I've been in love before

Put your head on my shoulder
Let me comfort you and help you navigate this new and exciting phase of life

You need someone who's older
Love can be confusing and overwhelming, but I can offer a more experienced perspective

A rub down with a velvet glove
I'll be gentle and understanding as I help you come to terms with this new experience

There is nothing you can take
There's no quick fix or solution to love - you just have to embrace it

To relieve that pleasant ache
The feeling of being in love is almost like an ache, but one that brings joy instead of pain

You're not sick, you're just in love
These feelings are natural and nothing to worry about - you're simply in love

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IRVING BERLIN

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