It Could Happen To You
O'Day Anita Lyrics


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Hide your heart from sight,
Lock your dreams at night,
It could happen to you.

Don't count stars,
Or you might stumble.
Someone drops a sigh,
And down you'll tumble.

Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring.
It could happen to you.

All I did was wonder how your arms would be,
And it happened to me.

Hide your heart from sight,
Lock your dreams at night,
It could happen to you.

Don't count stars,
Or you might stumble.
Someone drops a sigh,
And down you'll tumble.

Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring.
It could happen to you.

All I did was wonder how your arms could be,




And it happened, and it happened,
And it happened to me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "It Could Happen To You" tells a story of warning and possibility, reminding listeners to be careful with their hearts and dreams. The lines "Hide your heart from sight, lock your dreams at night" urge listeners to protect themselves from the dangers of love and striving for goals, while "Don't count stars, or you might stumble. Someone drops a sigh, and down you'll tumble" warns of the unpredictability of life and how even the smallest things can cause a fall.


Line by Line Meaning

Hide your heart from sight,
Conceal your emotions and protect yourself from being vulnerable.


Lock your dreams at night,
Keep your aspirations secret and avoid sharing them with others.


It could happen to you.
No one is immune to unexpected love or heartbreak.


Don't count stars,
Don't get lost in your own thoughts and fantasies.


Or you might stumble.
Or else you might get hurt or disappointed.


Someone drops a sigh,
One small gesture or sign can trigger an unexpected chain of events.


And down you'll tumble.
And you might end up falling in love or getting hurt as a result.


Keep an eye on spring,
Be open to new beginnings and opportunities.


Run when church bells ring.
Act fast and seize the moment when the opportunity arises.


All I did was wonder how your arms would be,
All I did was daydream about being in your embrace.


And it happened to me.
And unexpectedly, I fell deeply in love with you and couldn't resist my feelings.


And it happened, and it happened,
And it was not just a one-time occurrence, but a powerful experience that kept repeating itself.


And it happened to me.
And I couldn't ignore or deny my feelings any longer and ended up falling for you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE

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