Almost Like Being In Love
Lester Young Lyrics


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What a day this has been!
What a rare mood I'm in!
Why, it's almost like being in love

There's a smile on my face
For the whole human race
Why it's almost like being in love
All the music of life seems to be
Like a bell that is ringing for me
And from the way that I feel
When the bell starts to peal
I would swear I was falling




I could swear I was falling
It's almost like being in love

Overall Meaning

Lester Young's song, "Almost Like Being in Love", expresses the feeling of being in love through vivid imagery and powerful metaphors. The opening lines signal a shift in the singer's emotions, from a mundane day to a feeling of euphoria. The use of the word "rare" to describe the mood implies that such emotions do not come often and emphasizes how special it is to find oneself in such a state. The repetition of the phrase "almost like being in love" throughout the song emphasizes both the elation and the confusion that comes with love. It emphasizes how the feeling is so strong that it almost defies description, but still, the singer finds words to express their experience.


The second stanza further cements the singer's joy by describing how their emotions have made them feel towards everyone. The singer describes that all the music of life seems to be ringing for them, signaling how their joy is infectious, and they can appreciate everything around them. The bell metaphor is also referencing the singer's heart, and the ringing is a symbol of the elation they feel when thinking about their lover. The song's intended effect is to enable the listener to feel the same joy and playful sentiments the singer is experiencing. It showcases the beauty of love and captures the magic of getting caught up in an intense, exciting emotion.


Line by Line Meaning

What a day this has been!
Today has been incredible!


What a rare mood I'm in!
I'm in an extremely unusual emotional state!


Why, it's almost like being in love
I feel like I'm in love!


There's a smile on my face
I'm so happy that I'm smiling!


For the whole human race
Everyone deserves to feel this happy!


Why it's almost like being in love
I'm still feeling like I'm in love!


All the music of life seems to be
Everything in life is beautiful and harmonious!


Like a bell that is ringing for me
I feel like the world is celebrating my happiness!


And from the way that I feel
My emotions are so strong!


When the bell starts to peal
The world is rejoicing with me!


I would swear I was falling
My feelings are so intense that I feel like I'm losing control!


I could swear I was falling
I'm literally falling in love with life!


It's almost like being in love
I still can't believe how happy I am!




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER

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