Like Someone in Love
Kenny Barron/Stan Getz Lyrics
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Hearing guitars like someone in love.
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
Mostly whenever you're around me.
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
Bump into things like someone in love.
Each time I look at you,
I'm limp as a glove,
The lyrics to Kenny Barron/Stan Getz's song Like Someone in Love describe the feeling of being in love and how it affects the way the singer perceives the world around them. The first two lines suggest that the singer is lost in their own thoughts and is almost mesmerized by their surroundings- whether it is the stars or the sound of guitars playing. The next few lines suggest that the singer might be surprised by their own behavior whenever their love interest is around- this ranges from feeling astounded by their actions, to walking as though they had wings- or in other words, feeling like they are floating on air.
The last two lines of the lyrics reveal the intensity of the singer's emotions- they are "limp as a glove" each time they look at their love interest, and are feeling like someone in love. These lines suggest that the singer is completely swept away by their feelings and is almost overwhelmed by the intensity of the emotions they are experiencing.
Overall, the lyrics to Like Someone in Love beautifully capture the feeling of falling in love- the sense of being lost in one's own thoughts and surroundings, and the overwhelming feeling of being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately, I find myself out gazing at stars,
Recently, I have been spending time looking at the stars in the sky
Hearing guitars like someone in love.
I hear the sound of guitars playing and it makes me feel like I am in love
Sometimes the things I do astound me,
Occasionally, my actions surprise me in a positive way
Mostly whenever you're around me.
This is usually the case when you are in my presence
Lately I seem to walk as though I had wings,
Recently, I feel as though I am walking with a lightness and freedom as though I have wings
Bump into things like someone in love.
Because I am so distracted by my feelings of love, I sometimes accidentally bump into objects
Each time I look at you,
Whenever I gaze upon your face
I'm limp as a glove,
I feel weak and powerless, as though I am a limp glove
And feeling like someone in love.
All of these emotions and sensations are a result of my deep and intense feelings of love for you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY VAN HEUSEN
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