According to the The Impossible Songfacts, the Kelley Lovelace and Lee Thomas Miller penned mid-tempo ballad was released in March 2002 as the first single from his second album, man With a Memory . It became his first hit, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Country chart and #29 on the Hot 100. Nichols recalled to The Boot in a 2011 interview: "'The Impossible' was huge for me for a number of different reasons. It was my introduction to Country music. It was the first thing everybody saw of me, this brand new guy with this voice. I heard a lot of people say when they met me, 'Wow! We just pictured somebody a lot older, because it's a really country-sounding voice.' So, it was my introduction. It got people familiar with me."
Just Let Me Fall in Love with You
Joe Nichols Lyrics
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That little bit of butterfly tattoo showin'
Nothin' to do
Just let me fall in love with you
Aw, long hair fallin' on a sun tanned shoulder
I'm wantin' you bads about to take me over
And I'm set on cruise
Already got those crickets singin'
Man you better go on and kiss her, moonlight spotlight
Ain't a chance in the world I'll miss it
Don't blink, don't think, don't move
Just let me fall in love with you
Just let me fall in love with you
Your skin wont stop feeling my fingers
I wanna wade in where the waters deeper
Nothin' to lose
Just let me fall in love with you
Already got those crickets singin'
Man you better go on and kiss her, moonlight spotlight
Ain't a chance in the world I'll miss it
Don't blink, don't think, don't move
Just let me fall in love with you
You don't get in the way of somethin'
You can't slow down and you can't out run it
All I know is I feel it comin'
Already got those crickets singin'
Man you better go on and kiss her, moonlight spotlight
Ain't a chance in the world I'll miss it
Don't blink, don't think, don't move
Just let me fall in love with the
Already got those crickets singin'
Man you better go on and kiss her, moonlight spotlight
Ain't a chance in the world I'll miss it
Don't blink, don't think, don't move
Just let me fall in love with you
Just let me fall in love with you
I can't slow down and I can't out run it
All I know is I feel it comin'
Just let me fall in love with you
The lyrics of Joe Nichols's "Just Let Me Fall in Love with You" express the singer's attraction towards a woman who is wading in the water with her butterfly tattoo showing. Uninhibited and carefree, the woman is the subject of the singer's desire. He is drawn to her long hair falling on her sun-tanned shoulder, and he cannot resist her lure. He compares his feelings to being "set on cruise" and wants to "fall in love" with her.
The lyrics suggest a strong desire to take a chance on love and not waste time with hesitation. The crickets singing and the moonlight spotlight set the scene of a warm summer night where love is in the air, and the singer is imploring the woman to just let him fall in love with her. The repetition of the phrase "Just let me fall in love with you" adds emphasis to his plea to not hold back or overthink things.
Overall, the song is about the desire for a carefree, passionate love that is not bound by social conventions or rules. The singer is swept up by the moment and is asking the object of his affection to do the same and let him love her without reservation.
Line by Line Meaning
Toes in the water with the river rollin'
I want to enjoy a moment with you by the river.
That little bit of butterfly tattoo showin'
I love the small tattoo on you that shows your personality.
Nothin' to do
I want to spend time with you and I don't care what we do.
Just let me fall in love with you
I want to start a romantic relationship with you.
Aw, long hair fallin' on a sun tanned shoulder
I find you beautiful with your hair and sun-kissed skin.
I'm wantin' you bads about to take me over
I'm feeling intense desire for you.
And I'm set on cruise
I'm relaxed and ready to enjoy the moment with you.
Already got those crickets singin'
The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic moment.
Man you better go on and kiss her, moonlight spotlight
You should take advantage of the moment and kiss me in the moonlight.
Ain't a chance in the world I'll miss it
I don't want to miss the opportunity to be with you.
Don't blink, don't think, don't move
I don't want anything to interrupt this perfect moment between us.
Your skin wont stop feeling my fingers
I enjoy touching and exploring your body.
I wanna wade in where the waters deeper
I want to explore a deeper, more intimate relationship with you.
Nothin' to lose
I'm willing to take a risk and be vulnerable with you.
You don't get in the way of somethin'
We shouldn't let anything get in the way of our potential relationship.
You can't slow down and you can't out run it
Our attraction is strong and can't be ignored or avoided.
All I know is I feel it comin'
I can feel a deeper connection between us.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BRETT BEAVERS, RYAN TYNDELL, STEVE BOGARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kellykremposky2195
I miss my joe ..he passed away almost two years ago in February of 2021.cancer rip joesph .luv u forever and always
@shelleybanks6720
Love the arrangement! Mellow, smooth, upbeat, handsome man, sexy voice. LOVE IT!
@phenomenal68
I keep this CD in my car all the time!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Joe Nichols!!!!!
@saparkin3757
Your skin wont stop feeling my fingers. I can relate. Great song
@davess3032
Love this song. I'm set on cruise... I'm all in with a woman that is all in with me too but stops short of admitting it openly. Long story
This song comes my favorite album of all time. Great work, great singing, great songs
@MsKarenCar
LOVE IT JOE IS BACK !!!!!!!
@davidanderson1916
I never tire listening to his music
@wesleysmith656
This song helps me with depression
@stellahansen7837
Lovely song by JoeNichols
@libbygrable4252
Good song I bought the CD for my husband when we started dating.