Finding his voice in a school choir, Crawford began his professional career still a teenager. Having some luck on the London stage in the early 60s, he then found his way onto the BBC and starred in various programmes such as 'Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em'. He also had film roles in 'The War Lover', 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'. and 'How I Won the War' (which brought him into the same work as John Lennon).
Andrew Lloyd Webber's casting of him opposite Sarah Brightman and Steve Barton as the Phantom in 1986 shot his career into high gear. Winning a Tony Award for his role, Crawford also had the aforementioned tune, "The Music Of The Night", reach the British Top Ten. He has released several studio albums such as 'A Touch of Music in the Night' and 'On Eagle's Wings' among others.
When I Fall In Love
Michael Crawford Lyrics
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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
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I fall in love with you.
When I fall in love with you.
The song "When I Fall In Love" was originally written by Victor Young and Edward Heyman in 1952 for a film called One Minute To Zero. Michael Crawford's rendition of the song emphasizes the significance of unconditional love. In the opening lines of the song, Crawford states that when he falls in love it is a forever kind of love. He wants to love someone completely and he believes that love should be given in its entirety or not at all. Crawford recognizes the significance of love in a world that is always restless and never still. This is a world where relationships end before they have even had a chance to begin. Despite these challenges, Crawford wants to give his complete and wholehearted love to someone worthy.
In the second half of the song, Crawford sings about the moment when he knows he has fallen in love. He says that when he can feel that someone feels the same way about him, it is in that moment that he falls in love with them. This moment is significant because it is the moment when two people's hearts become intertwined in a meaningful way. Falling in love, according to Crawford, is a beautiful and transformative experience. He wants to experience love in its entirety and for all its beautiful complexities. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "When I fall in love with you," which underscores the theme of the song - finding that one special person with whom to experience love.
Line by Line Meaning
When I fall in love it will be forever
I am a person who loves with all my heart and expects that love to last eternally.
Or I'll never fall in love
If I can't have a love that lasts forever, I'd rather not love at all.
In a restless world like this is
In a world that seems to constantly change and move from one thing to another.
Love is ended before it's begun
Love often doesn't have a chance to truly begin before it is prematurely ended.
And too many moonlight kisses
Many romantic moments that seem perfect in the moment.
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
However, those same romantic moments can quickly fade away in the harsh reality of life.
When I give my heart it will be completely
When I love, I do so fully and unreservedly with nothing left hidden or held back.
Or I'll never give my heart
If I can't give my love completely, I won't give it at all.
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
When I sense that you reciprocate my feelings and love me completely as well.
Is when I fall in love with you.
At that moment, I fall in love with you completely and totally.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young
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