When I Fall in Love
Peter & Gordon Lyrics


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When I fall in love, it will be forever
Or I'll never fall in love
In a restless world like this is
Love is 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
Or I'll never give my heart
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I fall in love with you





And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I fall in love with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Peter & Gordon's song When I Fall In Love are reflective of the desire for a love that persists through the ups and downs of life. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the declaration that love will be forever, or not at all. The singer recognizes that in a restless world, love can sometimes be cut short before it really begins. The notion of moonlight kisses cooling in the warmth of the sun suggests that even though a relationship may start out passionate and exciting, it can quickly lose its spark and fall apart under the pressure of everyday life.


The second half of the song shifts to a more personal perspective, with the singer declaring that they will only give their heart completely if they know that the person they love feels the same way. The song ends with the repetition of the line "And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too is when I fall in love with you," driving home the message that true love requires mutual commitment and dedication.


Overall, the lyrics to When I Fall In Love express a universal desire for a love that endures, despite the challenges of the world around us. By setting out clear criteria for what love should be, the song captures the hopes and dreams of generations of listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

When I fall in love, it will be forever
I am looking for a love that will last a lifetime


Or I'll never fall in love
I am not willing to settle for anything less than true love


In a restless world like this is
The world we live in can be chaotic and uncertain


Love is ended before it's begun
Sometimes relationships end before they even have a chance to begin


And too many moonlight kisses
Romantic gestures and physical affection becomes less meaningful over time


Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
The passion of a romantic relationship can fade away


When I give my heart, it will be completely
I will give my whole heart to the person I love


Or I'll never give my heart
I am not willing to be vulnerable unless it's with someone I truly love


And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
I am waiting for the moment when I know that someone loves me too


Is when I fall in love with you
That's when I will know that it's true love




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young

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