Almost Like Being In Love
Peggy Lee Lyrics


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What a day this has been!
What a rare mood I'm in!
Why, it's almost like being in love

There's a smile on my face
For the whole human race
Why it's almost like being in love
All the music of life seems to be
Like a bell that is ringing for me
And from the way that I feel
When the bell starts to peal
I would swear I was falling





I could swear I was falling
It's almost like being in love

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Almost Like Being In Love" encapsulate the joyful, effervescent feeling of being head over heels in love. The lyrics suggest that the singer's day has been particularly good, and that they're currently experiencing a rare mood of extreme happiness. The use of the word "almost" adds an extra layer of subtlety to the lyrics - it implies that the singer is not quite in love, but is experiencing something very close to it. It's an intriguing thought, and it sets the stage perfectly for the rest of the song.


The second verse expands on this feeling of euphoria, with the singer claiming that there's a smile on their face "for the whole human race". This line is particularly noteworthy for its inclusiveness, suggesting that the singer's happiness is all-encompassing and not just reserved for their romantic partner. The music of life is compared to a bell that is ringing for the singer, further emphasizing the idea that everything in their world feels bright and optimistic. When the bell starts to peal, the singer is so swept up in their emotions that they feel like they're falling - it's a classic metaphor for the heady, disorienting rush of love.


Overall, "Almost Like Being In Love" is an upbeat, infectious song that captures the giddy thrill of falling in love. The lyrics are clever and well-crafted, perfectly capturing the small details and sensations that come along with falling head over heels for someone.


Line by Line Meaning

What a day this has been!
Today has been an exceptional day for me!


What a rare mood I'm in!
I'm currently in such a unique, lovely state of mind!


Why, it's almost like being in love
My feelings are so intense that it feels almost like love.


There's a smile on my face
I can't help but smile uncontrollably.


For the whole human race
I feel joyous not just for myself, but for all of humanity.


Why it's almost like being in love
I'm still so overwhelmed with happiness that it feels like love.


All the music of life seems to be
Every aspect of life is harmonious and beautiful to me.


Like a bell that is ringing for me
It's as if everything in the world is meant for me and is positive.


And from the way that I feel
Based on my emotions,


When the bell starts to peal
When I hear the bell of positivity ringing,


I would swear I was falling
I feel as though I'm losing balance,


I could swear I was falling
It's as if I'm on the brink of falling, but in a positive sense.


It's almost like being in love
My state of euphoria is so extreme that it feels like love.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLE PORTER

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Her and those musicians! Oh!!!

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