When I Fall in Love
Matt Monro Lyrics


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What do you get when you fall in love?
A guy with a pin to burst your bubble
That's what you get for all your trouble
I'll never fall in love again
I'll never fall in love again

What do you get when you kiss a guy?
You get enough germs to catch pneumonia
After you do, he'll never phone ya
I'll never fall in love again
I'll never fall in love again

Don't tell me what it's all about
'Cause I've been there and I'm glad I'm out
Out of those chains, those chains that bind you
That is why I'm here to remind you

What do you get when you fall in love?
You only get lies and pain and sorrow
So for at least until tomorrow
I'll never fall in love again
I'll never fall in love again

Don't tell me what it's all about
'Cause I've been there and I'm glad I'm out
Out of the chains, the chains that bind you
That is why I'm here to remind you

What do you get when you give your heart
You get it all broken up and battered
That's what you get, a heart that's shattered




I'll never fall in love again
I'll never fall in love again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Matt Monro's song, When I Fall In Love, express a cynical view on love, focusing on the disappointments and heartbreaks that come with it. The first two stanzas suggest that falling in love is not worth the trouble, as it only brings lies, pain, and deception. The first stanza warns about the risks of falling in love and implies that the person you fall for may burst your bubble. The second stanza argues that even a simple kiss could lead to sickness, unwanted attention, and broken promises.


The chorus repeats the singer's pledge to never fall in love again, emphasizing the tone of the song as being pessimistic towards love. The third stanza serves as a rebuttal to anyone who tries to convince the singer to give love another chance. It highlights the negative aspects of being in a relationship, referring to chains that bind and cause emotional hardship.


The final stanza further cements the singer's decision to avoid love, acknowledging that giving one's heart to another only leads to heartbreak and emotional pain. In all, the lyrics suggest that while love may bring happiness and joy, it is not worth the risk of being hurt and suffering heartache.


Line by Line Meaning

What do you get when you fall in love?
What are the consequences of falling in love?


A guy with a pin to burst your bubble
Someone who will deceive and disappoint you


That's what you get for all your trouble
The result despite the effort put in


I'll never fall in love again
I have given up on love entirely.


What do you get when you kiss a guy?
How does it feel when you share a moment of intimacy with a man?


You get enough germs to catch pneumonia
There are negative consequences associated with physical intimacy


After you do, he'll never phone ya
The affection may only be temporary


Don't tell me what it's all about
I have had enough of love and I do not want to hear about it


'Cause I've been there and I'm glad I'm out
I have been in love before, and I am glad I am not anymore


Out of those chains, those chains that bind you
The restrictions and limitations that love puts on you


That is why I'm here to remind you
I am here to warn you based on my own experience


You only get lies and pain and sorrow
All that comes out of love is deceit, sadness, and pain


So for at least until tomorrow
I will try not to entertain love in my mind and actions


What do you get when you give your heart
What happens when you give your all to someone you love


You get it all broken up and battered
The outcome is a damaged self


That's what you get, a heart that's shattered
You end up getting hurt and living with a broken heart


I'll never fall in love again
I have completely given up on love




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: HAL DAVID, BURT BACHARACH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Mieke Schepens

When I fall in love
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
It will be completely
Or I'll never give my heart
(Oh let me give my heart)
And the moment I can feel that
You feel that way too (I feel that way too)
Is when I'll fall in love (I fall in love)
With you
When I fall in love
It will be forever
Or I'll never fall in love
Oh I'll never 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…



All comments from YouTube:

Thomas Oreckinto

What a voice,and a sin that he's not here anymore.i first discovered him through my old man.the old guys know what's best

Lewis Audoire

his voice is liquid gold

757Jasper

What a wonderful voice.
 Everything he sang was strictly top notch.
 I really miss this Englishman.

Janette La Bella

me too!

RamWhamBam

This man is a true legend.....a supremely talented singer , without doubt Britain's finest. Almost certainly under promoted by the faceless musical institutions of the sixties who were mainly focused on the money-making rock bands of the era. Matt Monroe's dulcet tones were more than a match for Frank Sinatra and his other American contemporaries but the British Music Moguls of his era failed to promote Matt to the heights that his fabulous talent so richly deserved

ariovaldo993

Matt foi e sempre sera um dos maiores cantores de todos os tempos.E o meu preferido.

Janette La Bella

mine too <3

Lana Dollar

Close your eyes and just listen to him,pretend that his singing to you.MARVELOUS    What a voice.

Matheussen38

Got to say in my opinion one of the best ever crooners in the business. R.I.P. Matt

Mieke Schepens

When I fall in love
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
It will be completely
Or I'll never give my heart
(Oh let me give my heart)
And the moment I can feel that
You feel that way too (I feel that way too)
Is when I'll fall in love (I fall in love)
With you
When I fall in love
It will be forever
Or I'll never fall in love
Oh I'll never 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…

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