It Could Happen to You
Johnson J. J Lyrics
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Lock your dreams at night,
It could happen to you.
Don't count stars,
Or you might stumble.
Someone drops a sigh,
And down you'll tumble.
Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring.
It could happen to you.
All I did was wonder how your arms would be,
And it happened to me.
Hide your heart from sight,
Lock your dreams at night,
It could happen to you.
Don't count stars,
Or you might stumble.
Someone drops a sigh,
And down you'll tumble.
Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring.
It could happen to you.
All I did was wonder how your arms could be,
And it happened, and it happened,
And it happened to me.
The song "It Could Happen To You" by Johnson Jay Jay is a warning about the unpredictability of love. The lyrics begin with a caution to protect oneself from heartache by hiding one's heart from sight and locking one's dreams at night. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that even the most cautious approach to love cannot prevent its unexpected arrival. The chorus reinforces this message by urging listeners not to count stars, as they may stumble, and to keep an eye on the signs of spring and church bells ringing, as love could strike at any moment.
The second verse reveals the singer's personal experience with falling in love unexpectedly. All he did was wonder about the possibility of being held in someone's arms, and "it happened to me." The lyrics suggest that love is not something that can be predicted or controlled, and that even the most guarded heart can fall victim to its charms. In the end, the song serves as a reminder that love is a risk worth taking, even if it means opening oneself up to vulnerability and the possibility of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Hide your heart from sight,
Protect your heart by not letting everyone see it and its vulnerable side.
Lock your dreams at night,
Keep your dreams and aspirations safe from harm and negativity.
It could happen to you.
Unexpected situations or events could happen to anyone, including you.
Don't count stars,
Do not get carried away by the vastness of things and miss the opportunities around you.
Or you might stumble.
It could lead you to miss out on the little things that could make a huge difference in your life.
Someone drops a sigh,
When someone points out something negative, it could bring you down and impact your life negatively.
And down you'll tumble.
You could fall or take a wrong turn because of the discouragement or negativity witnessed.
Keep an eye on spring,
Be conscious of life's cycles and the changes that come with them.
Run when church bells ring.
Take opportunities and run with them when you hear a calling or a sign to move.
All I did was wonder how your arms would be,
One's thoughts and dreams can lead them to significant outcomes.
And it happened to me.
Despite the unexpected nature of it all, one's dreams and aspirations could become a reality.
And it happened, and it happened,
And, just like that, a dream can become a reality more than once.
And it happened to me.
Unexpected success or fulfillment can occur at any point in one's life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
chazinko
This is the epitome of beautiful melody playing in jazz.
Maria Angeles Perez
Hats off !!!