When I Fall In Love
Marian McPartland & Brad Mehldau Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to "When I Fall in Love" by Marian McPartland and Brad Mehldau speak to the idea of true and long-lasting love. The singer of the song acknowledges that their beliefs about love might be thought of as "old fashioned" and that they may be living in the past. However, they also state that when they find the right person, they will be committed and loyal to them forever. The singer is looking for a love that will last, that will not be fleeting or short-lived like so many romances often are.
The lyrics also speak to the challenges of finding and maintaining love in a world that is constantly in motion. The singer suggests that love often ends before it can truly begin, as though the fast-paced world of today doesn't allow for the patience and tenderness required to build a solid foundation. The line "too many moonlight kisses seem to cool in the warmth of the sun" refers to the idea that romantic moments can feel fleeting and that feelings often do not last.
Ultimately, the message of the song is that when the right person is found, love will be given completely and without reserve. The moment when the singer realizes that their partner feels the same way is the moment when they know they can trust and commit to them fully.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do
Perhaps my way of thinking is not modern, based on how I feel
Maybe I am living in the past
It could be that I am overly nostalgic about the past
But when I meet the right one
However, when I find the person who is perfect for me
I know that I'll be true
I have confidence that I will be faithful to them
My first love will be the last
The first person I truly love will also be the last
When I fall in love it will be forever
If I fall in love, it will be for eternity
Or I'll never fall in love
Otherwise, I will never experience the feeling of love
In a restless world like this is
In a constantly changing and unstable world like ours
Love is ended before it began
Love often dies even before it has a chance to develop
And too many moonlight kisses
Likewise, too many romantic moments can lose their meaning
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
As if they lose their appeal when exposed to the light of day
When I give my heart it will be completely
If I choose to give someone my love, it will be with all of my heart
Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
If I do not feel someone is deserving of my love, I will never give them my heart
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
The moment I know that you share the same feelings as me
Is when I give my heart to you
Is when I will finally give you my love
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young
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