When I Fall in Love
Olstead Renee Lyrics
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Or I'll never fall in love
In a restless world like this is
Love has 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 the same way too
Is when I fall in love with you
In a restless world, oh, like this is
Love has ended before it's begun
And too many moonlight kisses
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
When I give my heart, oh, it will be completely
Or I'll never give my heart, oh
And the moment I can feel
That you feel the same way too
Is when I fall in love with you
The lyrics to Olstead Renee's "When I Fall in Love" explores the complex and vulnerable nature of love. The song begins with the declaration that the singer will only fall in love forever or not at all, highlighting the fear of many in love- that it may end badly. The verse goes on to describe the world as restless, with love often ending before it began. The singer reflects on the many missed opportunities and surface-level flings that people have that ultimately end up going nowhere. The lines "too many moonlight kisses seem to cool in the warmth of the sun" demonstrates that the initial passion and romance often fade away in the face of time and reality.
The second verse then becomes more personal, as the singer asserts that they will only give their heart completely or not at all. The singer is looking for a mutual feeling of love, with the line "the moment I can feel that you feel the same way too" suggesting that this is necessary for the singer to "fall in love with you." This expresses the vulnerability that comes with love and the fear that one's love may not be reciprocated.
Overall, the lyrics to "When I Fall in Love" speak to the human experience of being in love and the fear, hope, and risk involved.
Line by Line Meaning
When I fall in love it will be forever
My love is not temporary or trivial, but rather steadfast and lasting
Or I'll never fall in love
If my love cannot be forever, I will not engage in it at all
In a restless world like this is
This world is characterized by constant change and unpredictability
Love has ended before it's begun
Love often fails to manifest, despite the initial feeling of connection
And too many moonlight kisses
Superficial expressions of love and affection often do not sustain the relationship
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
These superficial expressions are not enough to survive life's challenges and obstacles
When I give my heart it will be completely
I am willing to open up myself fully in a relationship, risking vulnerability and pain
Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
If I cannot give my heart completely, I will never give it at all
And the moment I can feel
I must discern whether or not the relationship is reciprocated before committing fully
That you feel the same way too
I need assurance of mutual love and commitment before moving forward
Is when I fall in love with you
Only at this point, when I feel confident in the shared commitment, can my true feelings of love emerge
In a restless world, oh, like this is
Once again emphasizing the precarious and unpredictable nature of our world
And too many moonlight kisses
Reiterating the idea that superficial expressions of love are insufficient
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
Again reinforcing that these fleeting displays of affection will not survive life's adversities
When I give my heart, oh, it will be completely
Restating my willingness to open myself fully to a committed relationship
Or I'll never give my heart, oh
Emphasizing that halfhearted attempts at love are not worth pursuing
And the moment I can feel
Reaffirming the importance of mutual love in a lasting relationship
That you feel the same way too
Echoing the idea that mutual commitment is necessary for enduring love
Is when I fall in love with you
Summing up the entire song, conveying the power of reciprocated love
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young
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