If I Fell
Najponk Trio Lyrics
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Would you promise to be true
And help me
Understand
'Cause I've been in love before
And I found that love was more
Than just
Holding hands
If I give my heart
To you
I must be sure
From the very start
That you
Would love me more than her
If I trust in you
Oh please
Don't run and hide
If I love you too
Oh please
Don't hurt my pride like her
'Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I
Would be sad
If our new love was in vain
So I hope you see
That I
Would love to love you
And that she
Will cry
When she learns we are two
'Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I
Would be sad
If our new love was in vain
So I hope you see
That I
Would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two
If I fell in love with you
"If I Fell" by The Beatles is a song that expresses the vulnerability one feels while falling in love. The song opens with a question – if the singer falls in love with someone, would the person promise to be true and help the singer understand? The singer goes on to explain that they have been in love before, but love is more than just holding hands. The chorus emphasizes the importance of trust in a relationship – if the singer gives their heart to the person, they must be sure from the start that the person will love them more than anyone else.
The second verse of the song reiterates the singer's fears of being hurt and their hope that their love will not be in vain. The singer pleads with the person not to hurt their pride like their past lover did. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer expressing their desire to love the person and their confidence that their past lover will cry when they find out.
Line by Line Meaning
If I fell in love with you
I wonder what it would be like if I were to fall in love with you.
Would you promise to be true
Would you make a commitment to stay loyal to me?
And help me
Understand
Would you support me and provide clarity when I'm feeling confused?
'Cause I've been in love before
And I found that love was more
Than just
Holding hands
I've been in love before and realized that it takes more than just physical touch to make love last.
If I give my heart
To you
If I allow myself to fall in love with you completely,
I must be sure
From the very start
That you
Would love me more than her
I need to know that you will love me more than you love anyone else, especially her.
If I trust in you
Oh please
Don't run and hide
If I trust in you, please don't avoid and ignore me.
If I love you too
Oh please
Don't hurt my pride like her
If I love you too, please don't wound my ego like she did.
'Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I
Would be sad
If our new love was in vain
I couldn't bear the heartache if our new relationship didn't work out.
So I hope you see
That I
Would love to love you
And that she
Will cry
When she learns we are two
I want you to know that I'm eager to love you, and I hope she weeps when she realizes we are a couple.
If I fell in love with you
I wonder what it would be like if I were to fall in love with you.
'Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I
Would be sad
If our new love was in vain
It would be unbearable if our love turned out to be fruitless.
So I hope you see
That I
Would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two
I wish you could understand that I am excited to be with you, and I hope she breaks down when she learns that we are a couple.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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