When I Fall in Love
Ray Anthony and His Orchestra 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 song "When I Fall In Love" is a classic love ballad that explores the theme of eternal love. The lyrics express the singer's belief in the notion of true love that lasts a lifetime. The first two lines suggest that the singer is aware that his ideas of love may be considered old-fashioned by some, but he is firm in his conviction of true love.
The lyrics also acknowledge the challenges of finding lasting love in a world where love can quickly fade away. The line, "In a restless world like this is, love is ended before it began" suggests that people today are more impatient and may give up on relationships too quickly. The lyrics further emphasize how easy it is to lose love when the singer remarks, "Too many moonlight kisses seem to cool in the warmth of the sun."
Despite these challenges, the singer is willing to take a chance on love, but only if it is forever. The line "When I give my heart, it will be completely" emphasizes that the singer does not want to hold back in love. The final lines of the song suggest that the moment the singer knows that their love is reciprocated, they will completely give their heart to the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do
Perhaps my views are out of date, but I strongly believe in them
Maybe I am living in the past
I could be considered old-fashioned because I value traditional beliefs and ideas
But when I meet the right one
When I find the perfect person for me
I know that I'll be true
I am certain that I will be faithful
My first love will be the last
The one I love first will be the only one for me
When I fall in love it will be forever
If I ever fall in love, it will be something that lasts forever
Or I'll never fall in love
But if that love doesn't come, then perhaps I won't ever fall in love
In a restless world like this is
In a world that seems constantly changing and chaotic
Love is ended before it began
Love often fades away before it even got a chance to grow and flourish
And too many moonlight kisses
And too many fleeting romances
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
Appear to lose their magic under the harsh light of day
When I give my heart it will be completely
If I ever decide to give my heart to someone, it will be with everything I have
Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
Otherwise, it might not be worth it, and I'd keep my heart to myself
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Once I'm certain that you reciprocate my feelings
Is when I give my heart to you
That's when I'll completely open up myself to you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young
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