When I Fall in Love
King Curtis and His Orchestra Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do
Maybe I am living in the past
But when I meet the right one
I know that I'll be true
My first love will be the last

When I fall in love it will be forever
Or I'll never fall in love
In a restless world like this is
Love is ended before it began
And too many moonlight kisses
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun

When I give my heart it will be completely
Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I give my heart to you





And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I give my heart to you

Overall Meaning

The King Curtis and His Orchestra's song "When I Fall in Love" is a love song that speaks to the singer's commitment to loving honestly and fiercely. The first stanza of the song suggests that the singer may be seen as outdated and out of touch with regards to love and relationships, but this does not bother the singer. The second stanza builds upon the first by saying that when the right person comes along, the singer will know it and will remain true and committed to them for the rest of their life. The refrain of the song, which repeats twice throughout the song, suggests that when the singer falls in love, it will last forever, or they will never fall in love at all.


The third stanza of the song suggests that love in today's society is fleeting and easily lost; a restless world where love often ends before it even begins. The fourth stanza builds upon this idea by saying that too many moonlight kisses seem to fade away in the harsh light of day. The fifth and final stanza speaks of the moment when the singer can feel that the other person feels the same way about them. This is the moment when the singer will give their heart completely and without reservation.


Overall, the song speaks to the singer's deep longing for love, but also their fear of being hurt or betrayed. They want to love sincerely and fully, but cannot do so unless they know that the other person feels the same way. The song is a beautiful reminder of the power of love, and the importance of being open and vulnerable with the people we care about.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do
Perhaps I hold traditional beliefs as I feel this way


Maybe I am living in the past
Perhaps my perspective is outdated


But when I meet the right one
However, upon discovering the perfect person


I know that I'll be true
I am confident that I will remain faithful


My first love will be the last
My initial romance will also be my forever love


When I fall in love it will be forever
I will be in love for eternity when it happens


Or I'll never fall in love
Otherwise, I will never fall in love


In a restless world like this is
In an unsettled society like this


Love is ended before it began
Romance ceases before it even begins


And too many moonlight kisses
Too many romantic encounters in the dark


Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
Tend to lose their passion in bright daylight


When I give my heart it will be completely
I will give my whole heart or give nothing at all


Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
If I can't give it all, I won't give any of it


And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
The instant I sense your reciprocated emotions


Is when I give my heart to you
I will give my heart to you at that moment




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions