The group originally comprised brothers Alan Ralph Osmond (born June 22, 1949), (Melvin) Wayne Osmond (born August 28, 1951), Merrill Davis Osmond (born April 30, 1953), Jay Wesley Osmond (born March 2, 1955) and Donny (Donald) Clark Osmond (born December 9, 1957). They were later joined by younger siblings (Olive) Marie Osmond (born October 13, 1959) and Jimmy (James) Arthur Osmond (born April 16, 1963).
In 1966, they made their performing debut with their siblings on Andy Williams Show, though they didn't come around much again until the Donny and Marie Show and The Osmond Family Show.
When I Fall in Love
The Osmonds Lyrics
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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
Or I'll never give my heart
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Then I'd fall in love with you
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I fall in love, when I fall in love
When I fall in love with you
Yeah, yeah
When I fall in love with you
The Osmonds's When I Fall In Love is a beautiful song expressing a deeper understanding of love as an emotion that is permanent, lasting, and trustworthy. The song starts with a powerful statement that when the singer falls in love, it will last forever. The statement is powerful because it suggests that the singer is willing to give his all to love and that he considers love to be an emotion that is long-lasting. The next statement then contrasts this by saying that the singer might never fall in love if he doesn't believe that it can last forever. Here, the singer understands that love is a precious emotion that should not be taken lightly or entered into without the intention of it lasting forever.
The second verse further elucidates this understanding by stating that love in today's world is often fleeting, and it is easy for love to end before it has even begun. The phrase "too many moonlight kisses seem to cool in the warmth of the sun" is metaphoric and suggests that love can start off intense but can easily cool down and lose its passion. However, the singer expresses his commitment to love by saying that when he gives his heart to someone, he will do so completely. The last verse indicates that the moment the singer feels that the person he loves can reciprocate his feelings wholeheartedly, then, and only then, will he fall in love with them.
Overall, The Osmonds's When I Fall In Love is a song that expresses the beauty of love as a long-lasting emotion that is only meaningful when it's reciprocated in the same manner. The song paints a picture of love as something that is not transient, but rather a powerful feeling that should be valued and entered into with the intention of it lasting forever.
Line by Line Meaning
When I fall in love it will be forever
I am looking for true love that lasts forever.
Or I'll never fall in love
I won't settle for anything less than true love.
In a restless world like this is
In a world that is constantly changing.
Love is ended before it's begun
Many new relationships end before they even begin.
And too many moonlight kisses
Many romantic moments end up being forgotten.
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
Many promising relationships slowly lose their spark in the daylight.
When I give my heart it will be completely
When I love someone, I will give them all of my heart.
Or I'll never give my heart
I won't waste my love on someone who doesn't deserve it.
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
I need to know you feel the same way before I fall in love.
Then I'd fall in love with you
Only then will I be ready to fall in love with you.
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
I need your unequivocal assurance that you reciprocate my feelings.
Is when I fall in love, when I fall in love
Only then will I truly fall in love.
When I fall in love with you
I am ready to fall in love with you once you prove your love to me.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young
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