When I Fall In Love
Sammy Davis 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 lyrics of Sammy Davis Jr.'s song "When I Fall in Love" express the singer's nostalgia for a simpler time when people were more committed to their relationships. He acknowledges that his beliefs may be considered old-fashioned by some but asserts that he knows he will remain devoted to his true love. The opening lines suggest that Davis Jr. feels out of place in modern society, where people engage in fleeting romances and do not value long-term commitment.
The central theme of the song is the durability of true love. Davis Jr. sings that when he falls in love, it will be forever or not at all. He views the world as restless and uncertain, with relationships ending before they even begin. The phrase "too many moonlight kisses seem to cool in the warmth of the sun" implies that the intensity of infatuation is fleeting and that relationships cannot survive on passion alone.
The final stanza of the song emphasizes the importance of mutual feelings in a relationship. Davis Jr. states that he will only give his heart completely to someone who feels the same way. The repetition of the phrase "never, never, never" emphasizes the singer's commitment to giving his heart only to someone who reciprocates his feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do
Perhaps I have outdated beliefs because I feel this way
Maybe I am living in the past
I could be stuck in a previous time period
But when I meet the right one
However, when I encounter my true love
I know that I'll be true
I will be faithful to them
My first love will be the last
My initial love will be my final and everlasting one
When I fall in love it will be forever
My love will last for a lifetime if it ever occurs
Or I'll never fall in love
Otherwise, I will never be in love at all
In a restless world like this is
In a world where people are constantly on the move
Love is ended before it began
Romance can terminate before it even starts
And too many moonlight kisses
There are too many fleeting and insubstantial romantic encounters
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
That appear to fade away when exposed to the light of day
When I give my heart it will be completely
If I ever surrender my heart, I will give it wholly
Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
If I can't give my entire heart, I will not give it away at all
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
As soon as I recognize that you also possess such feelings
Is when I give my heart to you
That's when I will willingly give you my heart
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young
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