When I Fall in Love
Mateo Oxley 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 cool in the warmth of the sun
When I give my heart
Or I′ll never give my heart
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I fall in love with you
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I fall in love with you
Mateo Oxley's song, "When I Fall in Love," is a beautiful composition that is both hopeful and skeptical. The beginning lyrics read, "When I fall in love, It will be forever, Or I'll never fall in love." These lines are powerful because they express the artist's steadfast commitment to love. Rather than playing the field, Oxley emphasizes the genuineness of love and a deep connection. Furthermore, the lyrics, "In a restless world like this is, Love is ended before it's begun," illustrates how our world, with its rapidity and obsession with instant gratification, can often disrupt and curtail new love.
Continuing, "And too many moonlight kisses, Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun." This line indicates that in a world of novelty and impermanence, no amount of fleeting moments can sustain enduring commitment. Oxley seems to be aware of the temporary nature of life and how it often cuts at love's permanence. However, as the song progresses, he iterates, "When I give my heart, It will be completely, Or I'll never give my heart." These lyrics indicate that when he finally gives his heart, he will do so entirely and without hesitation. Finally, he expresses his desire for reciprocity in love by concluding, "And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too, Is when I fall in love with you." This line emphasizes the crucial aspect of mutual affection, and how honest and true love requires an equal commitment from both partners.
Line by Line Meaning
When I fall in love
At the point in time when I develop romantic feelings for someone
It will be forever
These feelings will last eternally
Or I'll never fall in love
If these feelings cannot happen for eternity then I will never experience love
In a restless world like this is
In a world with a constant change and unrest
Love is ended before it's begun
Romantic relationships tend to fail early on
And too many moonlight kisses
A plethora of fleeting romantic moments
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
These moments of love and passion dissipate in the harsh realities of everyday life
When I give my heart
At the moment I entrust someone with all my affection
It will be completely
My love will be unconditional and unequivocal
Or I'll never give my heart
If I cannot give my whole heart to someone, I won't give it at all
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
The point at which I know my love is reciprocated
Is when I fall in love with you
Is when I finally start loving you
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
The point at which I know my love is reciprocated
Is when I fall in love with you
Is when I finally start loving you
Writer(s): Victor Popular Young, Edward Heyman
Contributed by Jayce W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.