Suddenly
Jaime Camil & Ariana DeBose Lyrics
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All the things that bounce around my brain
Suddenly I want to plan a wedding
Although I know that's perfectly insane
There's no sense in trying to explain it
What and where and why and when and how
All I know is suddenly I love you
Suddenly it seems I'm not the teacher
And there's so much more for me to learn
Suddenly I want to call a preacher
And that's the sort of thought I used to spurn
There's no sense in trying to explain it
What and where and why and when and how
All I know is suddenly I love you
And suddenly that's all that matters now
There's no sense in trying to explain it
What and where and why and when and how
All I know is suddenly I love you
And suddenly that's all that matters now
The lyrics to Jaime Camil and Ariana DeBose's song "Suddenly" depict a sudden and inexplicable shift in the singer's mindset towards love and commitment. The singer starts off by describing how their mind used to be cluttered with various thoughts and worries, but suddenly they find themselves wanting to plan a wedding, despite knowing that it might be irrational. They go on to describe how their role in their relationship has changed, as they no longer feel like the "teacher" but instead realize that there is much more for them to learn. The singer then reveals that they have even entertained the thought of calling a preacher, a notion that they had previously dismissed.
Despite the unusual shift in their thoughts and emotions, the singer acknowledges that there is no sense in trying to explain it. They simply know that suddenly they love their partner, and that is all that matters now. The lyrics convey the idea that love often defies logic and explanation, and that it can arrive suddenly and unexpectedly.
Line by Line Meaning
Suddenly I find myself forgetting
All of the previously important things in my mind have now become unimportant.
All the things that bounce around my brain
My mind used to be full of various topics, however, they have lost their significance.
Suddenly I want to plan a wedding
Without explanation, I now have a strong desire to plan a wedding even though it may not make sense.
Although I know that's perfectly insane
Despite acknowledging that it may appear crazy, I still have the desire to plan a wedding.
There's no sense in trying to explain it
There is no logical or reasonable explanation for the sudden change of heart and feelings.
What and where and why and when and how
There are too many unanswered questions surrounding the sudden shift in emotions and feelings.
All I know is suddenly I love you
Despite the lack of reason or evidence, my love for you has suddenly surfaced and become prominent.
And suddenly that's all that matters now
Nothing else in the world is as important as the newfound love that I have for you.
Suddenly it seems I'm not the teacher
The confidence that I once had in my abilities and knowledge has now diminished.
And there's so much more for me to learn
Now that I am not the teacher, there is still so much for me to acquire and understand.
Suddenly I want to call a preacher
Without reason or explanation, I have an urge to contact a preacher for the purpose of discussing my newfound emotions.
And that's the sort of thought I used to spurn
The idea of contacting a preacher for guidance is something that I would have never previously considered.
Writer(s): Paul Cinco
Contributed by Cameron A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eileen Pollock
Ariana sings her declaration of love beautifully and with sincerity. She is a true find! And the duet is lovely.
Zach Girdz
I feel like her talent and elegance, not to mention her voice made the number memorable. Especially on her second to last "suddenly" where she went from a sweet whisper to a triumphant declaration.
Jean likes Art
I felt so bad for Florence. I’m glad he finally came out, but I hope he’s able to patch things up with her. She seems like a really sweet lady and I hope she finds the love she desires.
Don Brown
Her reaction is exactly the expression my mother had when I told her Liberace was gay.
Rachel-in-the-208
@Don Brown 😆🎉
LoreleiMission
As long as her husband held his secret, she was stuck. Now that he's come out, she too will be freed to find a relationship that includes physical love :) And her friendship with her husband can outlast their marriage
Konner Dent
She was dancing with the doctor in the final number. Maybe they have a happy ending together.
Rebecca Murphy
I love when Ariana puts her hands to her face at “want to call a preacher”. A tiny gesture that’s very Maria in The Sound of Music
Eileen Pollock
Schmigadoon started out as a pastiche, a satire of musicals - but suddenly it is taking its genre seriously. This number is classic R&H style, and in good taste.
David N
Exactly.