Robert Joseph Farnon (July 24, 1917 – April 23, 2005) was a Canadian-born c… Read Full Bio ↴Robert Joseph Farnon (July 24, 1917 – April 23, 2005) was a Canadian-born composer, conductor, musical arranger and trumpet player. As well as being a famous composer of original works (often in the light music genre, but also for film and television), he was recognised as one of the finest arrangers of his generation. In later life he composed a number of more serious orchestral works, including three symphonies, and was recognised with four Ivor Novello awards and the Order of Canada

When I Fall in Love
Robert Farnon & His Orchestra 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 of Robert Farnon and His Orchestra's "When I Fall in Love" describe the singer's longing for true, everlasting love. The opening line, "When I fall in love, it will be forever/ Or I'll never fall in love," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer does not want a fleeting or temporary love, but one that will endure through all of life's challenges. The second stanza describes how love can be difficult to sustain in the modern world, where people are constantly on the move and relationships are often short-lived.

The third and final stanza is the most poignant, as the singer declares that when they do find true love, they will give themselves completely to that person. The moment when both people feel the same way about each other is when the singer finally falls in love. The lyrics are simple and heartfelt, conveying a universal message that is sure to resonate with many listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

When I fall in love, it will be forever
My love is not a temporary feeling, it will last forever.

Or I'll never fall in love
If I cannot love forever, then I won't love at all.

In a restless world like this is
In this era of impatience and constant change,

Love is ended before it's begun
Love relationships don't last long enough to start.

And too many moonlight kisses
Even the romantic moments,

Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
Tend to fade as dawn breaks and reality sets in.

When I give my heart, it will be completely
If I choose to love, I will do it wholeheartedly without holding back.

Or I'll never give my heart
If I am not ready to love, I won't try to force myself.

And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
The exact moment I know that you share the same intensity of feelings towards me,

Is when I fall in love with you
Is when my love truly blooms for you.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD HEYMAN, VICTOR YOUNG

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