When I Fall in Love
Linda Ronstadt; Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra Lyrics
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It will be forever
Or I'll never fall in love
In a restless world like this is
Love is ended before it's begun
And too many moonlight kisses
Seem to melt in the warmth of the sun
It will be completely
Or I'll never give my heart
And the moment I can feel that
You feel that way too
I will give my heart to you
The lyrics of "When I Fall in Love" by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville are a reflection of the doubts and uncertainties that come with love. The opening lines, "When I fall in love, it will be forever or I'll never fall in love," reveal that the singer is not willing to settle for anything less than a true and lasting love. He acknowledges that in a world that is always moving and changing, many relationships come to a halt before they even have a chance to flourish.
The song goes on to explain that the singer is not someone who gives his heart easily, and when he does, he gives it completely. He realizes that too many relationships are built on false promises and temporary passion, which inevitably fade with time. The moment he feels that his beloved reciprocates his feelings, he is ready to give his heart to her.
The song has a melancholic undertone, expressing a sense of sadness and wistfulness. The lyrics weave a tale of hope and despair, revealing the complexity of human emotions. The words are simple, yet powerful, and resonate with anyone who has ever been in love or longed for it.
Line by Line Meaning
When I fall in love
When I finally experience true love
It will be forever
It will never end
Or I'll never fall in love
I will never settle for anything less than true love
In a restless world like this is
In a world full of uncertainty and impermanence
Love is ended before it's begun
Relationships end before they even have a chance to develop
And too many moonlight kisses
Romantic moments that seem perfect
Seem to melt in the warmth of the sun
Fade away as reality sets in
When I give my heart
When I become emotionally invested in a relationship
It will be completely
I will be fully committed
Or I'll never give my heart
I will never half-heartedly enter a relationship
And the moment I can feel that
The instant I sense that a significant other is truly devoted to me
You feel that way too
They reciprocate my feelings
I will give my heart to you
I will trust them with my heart and commit to a lasting relationship
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young
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