When I Fall in Love
Nat King Cole Gordon Jenkins And His Orchestra 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 lyrics of Nat King Cole's "When I Fall in Love" express the singer's belief in steadfast love and his commitment to finding it. He acknowledges that his belief in forever-love may be considered old fashioned and out of step with the modern world where love affairs come and go with the seasons. However, he remains unswayed in his conviction that his first love will be his last.
The lyricist utilises nature's cycle to illustrate the fragile nature of love in the modern world. While moonlight kisses may seem to hold infinite potential and possibilities, the warmth of the sun eventually cools them. Love in such a modern, restless world is shown to lack the permanence of what the singer seeks.
The singer believes that when he finds the right person, he will give them his heart completely and when he feels the same level of love and commitment from them, he will give his heart to them. He sings about the importance of mutual love to create something that lasts - their love will stand the test of time, it will be genuine and it will endure.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do
Perhaps my views are outdated, but...
Maybe I am living in the past
It's possible that I'm stuck in a time that's gone by...
But when I meet the right one
However, when I find the perfect person...
I know that I'll be true
I have confidence in my ability to remain loyal...
My first love will be the last
I believe my initial romance will be the final one...
When I fall in love it will be forever
If I fall in love, it will last a lifetime...
Or I'll never fall in love
If it's not forever, it's not worth falling in love...
In a restless world like this is
It's hard to find time to truly connect in a busy world like this one...
Love is ended before it began
Many romances don't even get off the ground...
And too many moonlight kisses
Even promises made in the romantic glow of the moon...
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
...often seem to fade away as time goes on.
When I give my heart it will be completely
If I open myself up, it will be with complete authenticity...
Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
But if I don't feel sure of the other person's reciprocation, I won't take that risk...
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
As soon as I sense that you're just as committed...
Is when I give my heart to you
...then there will be nothing to stop me from giving you my all.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young
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