Dont Fall In Love With A D
Kenny Rogers & Kim Carnes Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
You never looked better than tonight
And it'd be so easy to tell ya I'd stay
Like I've done so many times
Kim Carnes: I was so sure this would be the night
You'd close the door and want to stay with me
And it'd be so easy to tell ya I'll stay
Both: Don't fall in love with a dreamer
'Cause he'll always take you in
Just when you think you've really changed him
He'll leave you again
Don't fall in love with a dreamer
'Cause he'll break you every time
Kim: Oh, put out the light
Kenny: Just hold on
Both: Before we say goodbye
Kim: Now it's mornin' and the phone rings
And you say you've gotta get your things together
You just gotta leave before ya change your mind
Kenny: And if ya knew what I was thinkin', girl
I'd turn around if you'd just ask me one more time
Both: Don't fall in love with a dreamer
Kim: 'Cause he'll always take you in
Both: Just when you think you've really changed him
He'll leave you again
Don't fall in love with a dreamer
Kenny: 'Cause he'll break you every time
Kim: Oh, put out the light
Kenny: Just hold on
Both: Before we say goodbye
Both: Before we say goodbye
Both: Goodbye
The song "Don’t Fall in Love with a D" by Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes is a cautionary tale about the potential heartache that can come with falling in love with a dreamer who is likely to always leave you. The song is a duet with each of them singing about the dangers of getting involved with someone who is always chasing their dreams, rather than staying put and building a life together. They both acknowledge the temptation to stay, but ultimately recognize that it's not worth it in the long run.
The verse structure of the song is a conversation between the two singers, with Kenny singing about how good she looks and how easy it would be to stay, and Kim talking about how she has always hoped he would want to stay with her. But they both recognize the futility of trying to tie down a dreamer, and warn against falling in love with someone who is unlikely to ever settle down. The chorus repeats the message that dreamers will always take you in, but they will also always leave you, and ultimately break your heart. The song ends with the bittersweet refrain of “before we say goodbye,” acknowledging that their time together is coming to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
Just look at you sitting there
I see you and you look beautiful tonight
You never looked better than tonight
You look your best tonight
And it'd be so easy to tell ya I'd stay
It would be easy for me to promise I'll stay with you tonight
Like I've done so many times
I have made this promise before
I was so sure this would be the night
I was convinced that tonight would be the night you would want to spend with me
You'd close the door and want to stay with me
You would choose to stay with me and not leave
And it'd be so easy to tell ya I'll stay
I could easily tell you I'll stay with you
Like I've done so many times
I have made this promise many times before
Don't fall in love with a dreamer
Do not fall in love with someone who always dreams and fantasizes
'Cause he'll always take you in
Because he will always let you in
Just when you think you've really changed him
Just when you think you've had an impact on him
He'll leave you again
He will leave you once more
Oh, put out the light
Turn off the light
Just hold on
Wait a minute
Before we say goodbye
Before we part ways
Now it's mornin' and the phone rings
It's morning and the phone is ringing
And you say you've gotta get your things together
You say you have to pack and leave
You just gotta leave before ya change your mind
You have to go before you decide to stay
And if ya knew what I was thinkin', girl
And if you knew what was on my mind
I'd turn around if you'd just ask me one more time
I would stay if you ask me to
Don't fall in love with a dreamer
Do not fall in love with someone who always dreams and fantasizes
'Cause he'll always take you in
Because he will always let you in
Just when you think you've really changed him
Just when you think you've had an impact on him
He'll leave you again
He will leave you once more
'Cause he'll break you every time
Because he will hurt you each time
Before we say goodbye
Before we part ways
Before we say goodbye
Before we part ways
Goodbye
Goodbye
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARNES, KIM / ELLINGSON, DAVID
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zarahjessicasalopaso6928
Just look at you sitting there
You never looked better than tonight
And it'd be so easy to tell ya I'd stay
Like I've done so many times
I was so sure this would be the night
You'd close the door and want to stay with me
And it'd be so easy to tell ya I'll stay
Like I've done so many times
Don't fall in love with a dreamer
'Cause he'll always take you in
Just when you think you've really changed him
He'll leave you again
Don't fall in love with a dreamer
'Cause he'll break you every time
Oh, put out the light, just hold on
Before we say goodbye
Now it's mornin' and the phone rings
And you say you've gotta get your things together
You just gotta leave before ya change your mind
And if ya knew what I was thinkin', girl
I'd turn around if you'd just ask me one more time
Don't fall in love with a dreamer
'Cause he'll always take you in
Just when you think you've really changed him
He'll leave you again
Don't fall in love with a dreamer
'Cause he'll break you every time
Oh, put out the light, just hold on
Before we say goodbye
Before we say goodbye
Goodbye
Source: LyricFind
@CountryHits86
Can't hold back my tears 😭
RIP Kenny! Many, many thanks for your wonderful music.♥
@paulrose4923
Not only do their voices blend perfectly, but the musical arrangement allows both voices to be the melody on a stand-alone basis with neither being considered merely a harmonizing voice. And it's sung perfectly by both Kenny and Kim. I love it.
@tonyr.5111
Love this song... 👍
Love these artists... 👍
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@wizpopr
Her husband wrote the song and she ended up doing it because Kenny liked her voice when they demo'd the dong for him. They took a chance and got one of the best duets ever.
@roderickventura6296
legends❤
@veronicarhoda9947
Like the raspy quality of her voice, a beautiful duet💞🎶👌🌟👏🎧❤️🌹🌹
@evasquez42
I woke up singing this in my head the other day! Haven't heard it in decades, it still sounds incredible and very nostalgic!
Miss those day's!
@user-pq9xm1tn6o
I agree with you ❤I miss those days also ❤
@valeriethroneberry1558
Absolutely one of the best ever duets . Those voices are perfectly in tune with each other. Greatness still in 2020
@idaniarodriguez825
Bellos Tiempos jamas volveran , bellas voces ,autenticos Cantates....