When I Fall in Love
Mehldau & Rossy Trio 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 opening lines of "Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do, Maybe I am living in the past" sets the tone for Mehldau & Rossy Trio's song When I Fall in Love as a romantic and sentimental ballad with traditional values. The first verse enunciates the singer's fear of falling in love in a society where people's feelings are fleeting and how they believe in the precept of true love. The lyrics in "When I fall in love, it will be forever or I'll never fall in love," exemplify their endurance for love over time, and their determination to wait for the right person. The singer desires to be true to just one person and wants their first love to be their last. The chorus's melancholic melody reinforces the importance of caring for someone deeply and never letting go.
In the second verse, the lyrics "when I give my heart, it will be completely or I'll never, never, never give my heart" further emphasize the singer's devotion and how they're not willing to settle for half-hearted love. They seek someone who will reciprocate their intensity of emotion. The second chorus reiterates how genuinely the singer wants to give their heart to someone, but also highlights the realism that falling in love isn't always guaranteed.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do
Perhaps I am out of touch with modern times, given how I feel
Maybe I am living in the past
It is possible that I am holding onto outdated beliefs and values
But when I meet the right one
Despite my old-fashioned ways, I am optimistic about finding the right person
I know that I'll be true
I am confident that I will remain faithful to my true love
My first love will be the last
I believe that my true love will be my one and only
When I fall in love it will be forever
If I happen to fall in love, it will be for life
Or I'll never fall in love
Alternatively, if I cannot find the right person, I may never fall in love
In a restless world like this is
In a constantly changing and uncertain world
Love is ended before it began
Relationships often end before they truly begin
And too many moonlight kisses
Flirtations and romances that burn brightly in the dark
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
May fizzle out and fade away in light of day
When I give my heart it will be completely
If I do find love, I will give my all to that person
Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
If I cannot trust someone enough to give them my heart, I will never do so
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
I will know that we are both in love
Is when I give my heart to you
And it will be then that I can fully trust you with my heart and soul
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young
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