When I Fall in Love
Johnny Mathis; Arranged & Conducted by Ray Ellis Lyrics
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A guy with a pin to burst your bubble
That's what you get for all your trouble
I'll never fall in love again, I'll never fall in love again
What do you get when you kiss a guy?
You get enough germs to catch pneumonia
After you do, he'll never phone ya'
Don't tell me what it's all about
Cause I've been there and I'm glad I'm out
Out of those chains, those chains that bind you
That is why I'm here to remind you
What do you get when you fall in love?
You get enough tears to fill an ocean
That's what you get for your devotion
I'll never fall in love again, I'll never fall in love again
Don't tell me what it's all about
Cause I've been there and I'm glad I'm out
Out of those chains, those chains that bind you
That is why I'm here to remind you
What do you get when you kiss a guy?
You only get lies and pain and sorrow
So, for at least until tomorrow
I'll never fall in love again, I'll never fall in love again
I'll never, never fall in love again
Never fall in love again, again, again, again
Never
These lyrics stem from a place of heartbreak and cynicism towards love. The singer is questioning the benefits of falling in love and pointing out the potential negative consequences. When the singer asks "What do you get when you fall in love?" they immediately answer with "A guy with a pin to burst your bubble", implying that a relationship may not meet one's expectations and cause pain. The singer also indicates that physical affection can be dangerous by suggesting that kissing can lead to germs and illness.
The repeated line "I'll never fall in love again" serves as the singer's declaration that they have been hurt by love and vow to never experience that pain again. The phrase "Don't tell me what it's all about" suggests that the singer has had enough of others trying to convince them of love's benefits or importance.
Line by Line Meaning
What do you get when you fall in love
Love can bring pain and struggles
A guy with a pin to burst your bubble
Love might lead to disappointment
That's what you get for all your trouble
Love can be difficult and not worth the effort
I'll never fall in love again, I'll never fall in love again
The singer has given up on love
What do you get when you kiss a guy?
Expectations from a kiss might not live up to reality
You get enough germs to catch pneumonia
Kissing someone can lead to getting sick
After you do, he'll never phone ya'
The person kissed might not be interested in pursuing a relationship
I'll never fall in love again yeah, I'll never fall in love again
The singer is still adamant about not falling in love
Don't tell me what it's all about
The singer doesn't want to hear about love
Cause I've been there and I'm glad I'm out
The singer has had love experiences and doesn't want to repeat them
Out of those chains, those chains that bind you
Love can feel suffocating and restricting
That is why I'm here to remind you
The singer is reminding listeners of the negative aspects of love
You get enough tears to fill an ocean
Love can cause a lot of sadness and heartache
That's what you get for your devotion
Even when someone devotes themselves to love, it might not work out
You only get lies and pain and sorrow
Kissing someone might eventually lead to sadness and heartache
So, for at least until tomorrow
The singer is committing to avoiding love for the foreseeable future
I'll never fall in love again, I'll never fall in love again
The singer is repeating their vow to avoid love
I'll never, never fall in love again
The singer is very clear about their intentions
Never fall in love again, again, again, again
The singer is emphasizing their point multiple times
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Hal David, Burt Bacharach
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@mrob75
“Whoa….let’s slow the dance floor down a bit with a Ladies’ Choice this afternoon on the “Bandstand” with Mr. Johnny Mathis.”
@citronlegal
"When I am with you," it's lyrics our representative of my evolution from being shy, bashful, and rather withdrawn, socially, to a completely different person after meeting and marrying my wife. It was like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon."So it's not just for what you are yourself that I love you as I do, but for what I am when I am with you." These lyrics are characteristic of my total transition after marriage. The song was song by an individual, who obviously felt the meaning of its lyrics, and, of course, was outstanding in his delivery. It is no wonder that Johnny Mathis has been dubbed "the golden voice." He is unequivocally the greatest singer that the lord ever made, and there will never be another Johnny Mathis.
@Wolfsky9
The young Johnny Mathis --------at Columbia -------with the very best arrangers / producers in the business, like Ray Ellis. This song is on " Johnny's Greatest Hits " ----------------MJL, 75 y/o
@MisterSuitcase2004
That moment when you didn't provide a fade in at the beginning of the video
@fromthesidelines
Recorded on October 31, 1957.