He began singing as a child, first starting in the St Elijah Syrian Orthodox Church choir in Ottawa. As a student at Ottawa's Fisher Park High School he was part of a trio called the Bobby Soxers.
Encouraged by his parents, at age 14 he recorded his first single, I Confess. In 1957 he went to New York City where he auditioned for ABC, singing a lovestruck verse he had written to a former babysitter, Diana Ayoub. The song, Diana, brought Anka instant stardom as it rocketed to number one on the charts. Diana is one of the best selling 45s in music history. He followed up with four songs that made it into the Top 20 in 1958, making him one of the biggest teen idols of the time. He toured Britain and then, with Buddy Holly, toured Australia.
His talent went beyond singing, writing Buddy Holly's giant hit, It Doesn't Matter Anymore, the theme for Johnny Carson's Tonight Show, Tom Jones' biggest hit record, She's A Lady, and the English lyrics for My Way, Frank Sinatra's signature song and sung by many well known artists, including Greta Keller, for whom the words were very fitting.
In the 1960s, Anka would begin acting in motion pictures as well as writing songs for them, most notably the theme for the hit movie The Longest Day. From his movie work, he wrote and recorded his monster hit, Lonely Boy. He then went on to become one of the first pop singers to perform at the Las Vegas casinos.
After more than ten years without a hit record, in 1974 he teamed up with Odia Coates to record the number 1 hit, Having My Baby. They would record two more duets that both made it into the Top 10. In 1975, he wrote a jingle for Kodak called The Times of Your Life. The jingle became so popular, he recorded it as a full song, The Times of Your Life, and it became a hit a year later.
By the 1970s, Anka's career centered around adult contemporary and big-band standards, played regularly in Las Vegas. On September 6, 1990, he became a naturalized citizen of the United States. He returned to his home town to buy a part of the Ottawa Senators hockey team.
In 1999 he visited Lebanon for sell-out performances at the Forum de Beyrouth (The Beirut Forum).
Paul Anka was elected to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1980. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6840 Hollywood Blvd. In 1991, the Government of France honored him with the title "Chevalier in the Order of Arts and Letters". He was appointed an officer of the Order of Canada in 2005.
On the WB show Gilmore Girls, Lorelai named her new dog Paul Anka. He also made a guest appearance as himself in the episode "The Real Paul Anka", which aired April 11, 2006.
Paul Anka recently did a live session on Live @ The Orange Lounge playing songs from his new cover-CD Rock Swings.
Notable rap artist Jay-Z featured his vocals on the track I Did it my Way on The Blueprint 2: The Gift & the Curse in 2002.
He became infamous amongst musicians (and more recently to internet users) for a mid-70's after-show tirade which was secretly recorded by a "snake we later fired" (Anka: Fresh Air interview). The diatribe, in which Anka berates his crew and band members, has spawned a number of in-joke references and quotations, the main ones being: "The guys get shirts", "Where's Joe?", and "Slice like a hammer."
think i'm in love again
Paul Anka Lyrics
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Lately it seems I've been, being old foolish me.
Mumble when I try to talk, stumble when I try to walk
Like I'm in a state of shock when I'm with you.
Here I go again, looking just like a clown,
Everything I say is wrong whenever you're around.
Somehow I got kind of shy, I can't look you in the eye,
[Chorus]
Think I'm in love again, grinning that silly grin,
Look what a fool I've been, I think I'm in love again.
Lately I've lost my mind and I do it every time
Yes, I know all the signs, I think I'm in love.
I won't lie to you, I've been in love before
And I think that you're the one that I've been waiting for.
I've been around I'll admit, this time all the pieces fit
Something tells me this is it, when I'm with you.
[Chorus]
If you'll only stay, you'll stay with me forever more,
Cause I know I'll never fall in love again.
If you'll only stay, you'll stay with me forever more,
'Cause I know I'll never fall in love again.
[Chorus]
If you'll only stay, you'll stay with me forever more,
'Cause I know I'll never fall in love again.
If you'll only stay, you'll stay with me forever more,
'Cause I know I'll never fall in love again.
[Chorus]
Know I'm in love.
I think I'm in love, know I'm in love,
I think I'm in love.
In the song "Think I'm in Love Again" by Paul Anka, the singer is expressing the feelings of being in love once again after having previous experiences of being in love. As the first verse begins, the singer talks about tripping on their own feet and being foolish when they are around the person they are in love with. The next lines describe the singer's difficulty to communicate effectively; they mumble and stumble, revealing their nervousness and discomfort around their loved one.
The second verse follows a similar note, with the singer admitting to looking like a clown and saying the wrong things whenever the person they are in love with is around. The chorus is where the singer finally admits to being in love again, "grinning that silly grin," and losing their mind every time they think about that special someone. In the third verse, the singer says that they have been in love before, but this time, everything seems to fit. They believe that they have finally found "the one" they have been waiting for.
Overall, "Think I'm in Love Again" is a simple and relatable love song that speaks to the feelings of uncertainty, nervousness, and excitement that come with falling in love again. The song captures the vulnerability that people feel when they open themselves up to love after experiencing it before, yet remain hopeful and optimistic about the possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I go again, trippin on my own feet
I'm clumsily stumbling around because I'm nervous and uncertain when I'm around you.
Lately it seems I've been, being old foolish me.
I'm acting immature and making silly mistakes because I'm under the spell of love.
Mumble when I try to talk, stumble when I try to walk
My nerves are getting the best of me, causing me to stutter and trip over my own feet when I'm around you.
Like I'm in a state of shock when I'm with you.
Seeing you leaves me in awe and a trance where I'm not aware of anything around me.
Here I go again, looking just like a clown,
I'm making a fool of myself with my actions and words, making me look silly in front of you.
Everything I say is wrong whenever you're around.
I tend to mess things up with my words when you're near me, making it hard for me to communicate properly.
Somehow I got kind of shy, I can't look you in the eye,
I'm shy and intimidated by you, making it hard for me to make eye contact and feel comfortable around you.
I come all apart inside when I'm with you.
Being with you makes me feel vulnerable and emotional, making me feel like I'm falling apart on the inside.
Think I'm in love again, grinning that silly grin,
I'm smiling uncontrollably and acting foolishly because I realize I've fallen in love with you again.
Look what a fool I've been, I think I'm in love again.
I realize that I've acted foolishly before but now I think I've fallen in love with you again.
Lately I've lost my mind and I do it every time
I'm so smitten with you that I'm not thinking rationally, and it's happening every time I'm with you.
Yes, I know all the signs, I think I'm in love.
I recognize that all the signs point towards me being in love with you again.
I won't lie to you, I've been in love before
I'm admitting that I've been in love previously.
And I think that you're the one that I've been waiting for.
I believe that you're the one I've been searching for and waiting to fall in love with.
I've been around I'll admit, this time all the pieces fit
I've had experience with love but now it just feels right with you, like everything falls perfectly into place.
Something tells me this is it, when I'm with you.
My instincts are telling me that you're the one for me, that this is the real deal when I'm around you.
If you'll only stay, you'll stay with me forever more,
I'm asking you to stay with me forever if you decide to stay.
Cause I know I'll never fall in love again.
I believe that if you stay with me, I won't fall in love with anyone else again.
Know I'm in love.
I'm acknowledging that I'm truly in love with you.
I think I'm in love, know I'm in love,
I believe that I'm in love with you but now I'm certain that I am.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB MCDILL, PAUL ANKA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Susan Soria
I never get tired listening to this song, I was a teenager when this song came out. I’m in my mid50’s now yet it just feels good and young listening to this love song. Heart don’t change, it’s the age. ❤️
noel abarquez
where u came from mam...cuz this song is normally liked by romantic people one of which is...Philippines 👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Pat Langdon
I feel the same my friend
jac sev
True
Freeman's Vlog
Same here, I wanna sing it with an acoustic guitar. Oh there's another one, "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow"
jonas villafuerte
im 33years old but ilove this song very much
Iris Cone
What a great song - it applies to anyone at anytime when a love affair is over. Also, Anytime, Paul' other song, is great too. He is the best singer and composer!
kt
It's just one hit after another for Paul Anka! My God in heaven what a beautiful song!
Edward Taway
Feels me so relaxing. I really love this song
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