Falling In Love
Lori Andrews Lyrics
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To keep my mind off other things
So, ladies, let your fingers dance
And keep your hands out of romance
Lovely witches
Let the stitches
Keep your fingers under control
The whole heart whole
Merry maids can sew and sleep
Wives can only sew and weep
Falling in love with love
Is falling for make-believe
Falling in love with love
Is playing the fool
Caring too much is juvenile fancy
Learning to trust is just
For children in school
I fell in love with love one night
When the mood was full
I was unwise with eyes
Unable to see
I fell in love with love
With love everlasting
But love fell out with me
The first verse of Lori Andrews's "Falling in Love" suggests that the singer is trying to avoid thinking about love by engaging in a craft, possibly knitting or crocheting, using brightly colored strings. She gives advice to other ladies to keep their hands busy as it will keep them out of romance. The second verse continues the idea with an analogy to witches weaving and stitching to keep their fingers under control. The singer advises that they should cut the thread but leave the heart whole, possibly alluding to the idea that love can be destructive when not engaged in a healthy way.
The third verse introduces a contrast between different types of women, with merry maids being able to both sew and sleep, while wives can only sew and weep. This could suggest a theme of women being stuck in an unhappy marriage or relationship without an outlet for satisfaction. The chorus then explores the idea of "falling in love with love," which is characterized as falling for something that isn't real and is, therefore, juvenile. The singer seems to suggest that she has made this mistake before and has since learned the hard lesson of recognizing real love from mere infatuation.
The final verse underscores the singer's experience of falling in love with love, where she confesses to being unwise and unable to see. She fell in love one night when the mood was full, but it was ultimately unfulfilling as love fell out with her. The lyrics seem to offer a gentle warning to young women to be careful not to mistake love for the romanticized ideal of love, which can lead to heartbreak and disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
I weave with brightly colored strings
I distract myself by creating colorful art
To keep my mind off other things
So that I don't get lost in negative thoughts
So, ladies, let your fingers dance
I advise all women to find their own creative outlet
And keep your hands out of romance
Focus on self-care and personal growth rather than seeking love
Lovely witches
Young women
Let the stitches
Find comfort in your hobbies
Keep your fingers under control
Don't let your emotions overwhelm you
Cut the thread, but leave
End a bad relationship, but keep your heart intact
The whole heart whole
Don't let heartbreak damage your entire being
Merry maids can sew and sleep
Happy single women can be content with their lives
Wives can only sew and weep
Married women often feel trapped and unhappy
Falling in love with love
Becoming obsessed with the idea of being in love
Is falling for make-believe
This is a naive and unrealistic view of love
Falling in love with love
This fascination with love can be dangerous
Is playing the fool
It's easy to make foolish decisions when blinded by love
Caring too much is juvenile fancy
Being overly invested in someone is immature behavior
Learning to trust is just
Trusting too quickly can lead to disappointment
For children in school
This level of trust is more appropriate for young children
I fell in love with love one night
I became obsessed with the idea of love
When the mood was full
During an emotional moment
I was unwise with eyes
I made poor decisions due to my infatuation
Unable to see
I was blind to the reality of my situation
I fell in love with love
My fixation on love consumed me
With love everlasting
I wanted a love that would never end
But love fell out with me
My unrealistic expectations led to heartbreak
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUS KAHN, M. NEUMAN, VICTOR POPULAR YOUNG
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