When I Fall in Love
Nat King Cole(냇 킹 콜) 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
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I fall in love with you
Nat King Cole's song When I Fall in Love speaks to the enduring nature of true love. While the world is a chaotic place where love often fades, Cole expresses his unwavering commitment to love for life. He says, "When I fall in love, it will be forever, Or I'll never fall in love," underscoring the idea that he would rather never fall in love than to experience love that will eventually fall apart. Cole's lyrics suggest that love requires total commitment and an all-consuming passion that can withstand the pressures of the world.
Cole goes on to bemoan the fleeting nature of love in a "restless world," where "Love is ended before it's begun." He uses the metaphor of "too many moonlight kisses [that] seem to cool in the warmth of the sun" to suggest that although love at first appears promising and bright, it quickly fades when real-life pressures set in. Cole's lyrics convey a sense of frustration and a longing for something more permanent, a sense that love is only real when it survives the test of time.
Despite these challenges, Cole remains steadfast in his commitment, saying, "When I give my heart, it will be completely, Or I'll never give my heart." He only recognizes love as true and dependable when it's reciprocated by his partner. The climax of the song is when he feels that the other person feels the same way too. Only in that moment will he fall deeply in love with that person. Cole's lyrics convey a deep sense of devotion and his desire for a lasting, true love connection.
Line by Line Meaning
When I fall in love, it will be forever
I am looking for a love that will never fade away
Or I'll never fall in love
If true love is not possible, then I won't bother trying
In a restless world like this is
In this constantly-changing world
Love is ended before it's begun
Love often doesn't even have the chance to start
And too many moonlight kisses
Flirtations and meaningless gestures
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
Tend to quickly lose their passion
When I give my heart, it will be completely
If I give my all, it will be with every part of myself
Or I'll never give my heart
If I can't commit fully, then I won't commit at all
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
When I sense that the person I am with is on the same page as me
Is when I fall in love with you
That's when I know that love is possible and start to feel it myself
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Fabianoblancx
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…
@larrysink6908
We fell in love in 1956. We were married in 1961. She died in April a year ago. I am still in love.
@Barry4B
Bless
@Sarasdad91
One life. One wife. That's the way it's supposed to be.
@CiprianIonut
❤
@stevefernandez84
All the best Larry pal,
@TheAuntyjudy
This was also my husband’s favorite singer and he so loved this song!
Listening to Nat sing this song makes my heart melt!
My heart aches as I remember and reminisce listening to Nat sing his beautiful songs.. his voice is so soothing..
As I reminisce over the beautiful moments my husband and I shared over our 60+ years of marriage.
Thank you Jesus for my life with my one true love … MY HUSBAND!!! Rest in Peace sweetheart!
@aftertherainkr
Beautiful from Korea
@islezynkeez72
I’m listening to this absolute classic of a gem in 2024. What a truly beautiful magnificent voice Nat King Cole had. I can’t stand most of the music that’s popular today, and I feel my faith restored when I listen to vocals as beautiful as this. I’m 33 years old.
@broadstreet223
I’m 21 and feel the same way, I love music from the 50s. Back when people all had class and respect for each other. I never fit in with my generation or understood what they consider “fun” and “good”
@lovelyalln1
I know exactly how feel. If songs like this was played on the air more, I truly believe there would be more love than anything else.