Faith was a band-leader, orchestrator, and composer best known for his arrangements of standard tunes using lush string sections and female choruses. The latter sometimes sang, most often they just vocalized without words.
Faith's live orchestra was a staple of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's live-music broadcasts from 1938 to 1940. After moving to the U.S., Faith made many recordings for Voice of America. After working briefly for Decca Records, he went to work for Mitch Miller at Columbia Records. There, he turned out dozens of albums and provided arrangements for many of the pop singers of the 1950s. The use of the female chorus really became a Percy Faith signature with his mid-late 1960's "Young Lovers" projects; it was also used in his final Holiday album, "Christmas Is," released in 1967.
Faith's most famous and best-remembered recordings are "Delicado" (1952), "Moulin Rouge" (1953) and "Theme from A Summer Place" (1960).
When I Fall in Love
Percy Faith 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 opening lines of Percy Faith & His Orchestra's song To Be in Love express a sense of nostalgia and traditionalism. The singer acknowledges that their beliefs may seem out of date, but they remain steadfast in their conviction that true love endures. They long for a connection so strong that it will transcend time and an ever-changing world. They vow that they will be faithful to their first love until the end of their days.
The chorus talks about the singer's expectations of love. They are looking for a love that will last forever, and they state that they will not settle for less. The singer is aware that finding such love in the modern world can be difficult. They are wary of getting involved with people who are not looking for the same level of commitment. The reference to "too many moonlight kisses" suggests that the singer has been burned before by people who are not looking for anything long-lasting. Ultimately, the singer is waiting for the right person to come along, someone who is willing to love them as deeply as they love.
In the last lines of the song, the singer declares that they will give their heart completely when they find the right person. They won't hold back or hesitate, they will be ready to take the leap of faith and commit to a lifetime of love. They know that they have found the one when they can sense that their feelings are reciprocated.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do
Perhaps I am considered outdated by modern standards because of my beliefs about love and relationships
Maybe I am living in the past
Maybe I hold onto traditional values that are no longer valued by today's society
But when I meet the right one
When I come across the person meant for me
I know that I'll be true
I'll be faithful and committed to that person
My first love will be the last
The first person I fall in love with will be the only one I ever truly love
When I fall in love it will be forever
My love for someone will be eternal when I fall in love
Or I'll never fall in love
If I cannot love someone forever, then I won't love at all
In a restless world like this is
In a world that's constantly changing
Love is ended before it began
Romantic relationships often fail before they even get started
And too many moonlight kisses
Too many romantic gestures that happen under the moonlight
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
They lose their charm when daylight reveals the reality of the situation
When I give my heart it will be completely
When I show someone my love, it will be with my whole being
Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
If I cannot give someone my entire heart, then I won't give them any part of it
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
When I am sure that you reciprocate my deep feelings of love for you
Is when I give my heart to you
That's when I will completely give my heart to you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young
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