When I Fall In Love
Jeffrey Osborne Lyrics


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Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do
Maybe I am living in the past
But when I meet the right one
I know that I'll be true
My first love will be the last

When I fall in love it will be forever
Or I'll never fall in love
In a restless world like this is
Love is ended before it began
And too many moonlight kisses
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun

When I give my heart it will be completely
Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I give my heart to you





And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I give my heart to you

Overall Meaning

Jeffrey Osborne feat. Rick Braun's song "When I Fall in Love" is a beautiful ballad that talks about the singer's love and how he believes in everlasting love. The singer begins by saying that he might be old fashioned and might be living in the past, but when he meets the right one, he knows that he'll be true. He believes in first love being his last and that he will love forever.


The chorus talks about how the singer will only fall in love when he is sure that it is forever or he'll never fall in love. He believes that in today's restless world, love is often ended before it even begins, and people move on to the next one without giving it a chance. The next line talks about how too many moonlight kisses seem to cool in the warmth of the sun, which might indicate that in today's fast-paced world, people don't value things that are beautiful and serene.


The singer talks about how when he gives his heart, he does it completely, or else he'll never give it. He is looking for that perfect moment when he knows that the person he loves feels the same way, and that is when he will give his heart. The last line emphasizes the importance of reciprocity in love and how it is essential to be on the same page in a relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do
Perhaps my beliefs and feelings are outdated, as I have a traditional approach to love and relationships.


Maybe I am living in the past
It is possible that I am stuck in old ways of thinking and behaving.


But when I meet the right one
If I find the perfect person for me


I know that I'll be true
I am confident that I will be loyal and faithful to them.


My first love will be the last
I believe that the person I fall in love with first will be my one and only true love for the rest of my life.


When I fall in love it will be forever
If I do fall in love, it will be a love that lasts a lifetime.


Or I'll never fall in love
If I cannot find someone who meets my expectations and desires, I may never experience love at all.


In a restless world like this is
In a world that is constantly changing and full of distractions and competing demands,


Love is ended before it began
Relationships can fall apart before they even have a chance to develop, due to the fast-paced nature of modern life.


And too many moonlight kisses
An excess of romantic moments and promises made under the moonlight


Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
Can fade away and lose their charm when viewed in the harsh light of day


When I give my heart it will be completely
If I open myself up to love, I will do so fully and with everything that I am.


Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
Alternatively, I may choose to never let myself be vulnerable and give my heart to someone.


And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Only when I sense that my love is returned and mutual feelings exist,


Is when I give my heart to you
Will I be willing to offer my whole heart to them.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young

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