Falling In Love
The Scorpions Lyrics


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I look in your eyes, I really think you're fooling me
You're pretty and nice, it doesn't matter don't you see
I falling in love, it happens to me every day
I'm falling in love, love just seems to slip away

Falling in love
Uh, uh
Falling in love
Uh, uh
Falling in love
Uh, uh

Don't tell me your lies, I don't believe a word you say
You do realize, I move around from day to day
I'm falling in love, it happens to me every day
I'm falling in love, love just seems to slip away

I'm falling in love
Uh, uh
Falling in love
Uh, uh
Falling in love
Uh, ah
Falling in love

Falling in love
Uh, uh
Falling in love
Uh, uh
Falling in love




Uh, uh
Falling in love

Overall Meaning

The Scorpions' "Falling in Love" is a song about the pains of falling in love. The singer repeats the phrase "falling in love" often and emphasizes how he makes the mistake of falling in love every day. He's cautioning himself not to trust the woman he's with and even suggests that he doesn't believe a word she's saying. Despite all these warnings to himself, he knows that he's unable to resist falling in love.


The chorus of the song highlights how the singer keeps falling in love repeatedly, and although he is aware of the consequences of his actions, he cannot control them. The lyrics suggest that the singer is not ready to enter a serious relationship and feels like love will slip away just like it has in the past. It's a situation where he wants to take the chance to fall in love, but he's conscious of the likelihood of a heartbreak.


In conclusion, "Falling in Love" by The Scorpions is an honest portrayal of the pain and frustration that comes with being in love. The lyrics showcase the singer's struggle between his desire to love and fear of getting hurt.


Line by Line Meaning

I look in your eyes, I really think you're fooling me
I see through your facade, but I want to believe that what I see in your eyes is true.


You're pretty and nice, it doesn't matter don't you see
Your superficial appearance and pleasant demeanor are not the only things that matter in a relationship.


I'm falling in love, it happens to me every day
I am easily enamored and fall in love frequently without much thought or consideration.


I'm falling in love, love just seems to slip away
Despite my frequent infatuation, my relationships never last.


Don't tell me your lies, I don't believe a word you say
I am wary of being misled and am not easily convinced by words alone.


You do realize, I move around from day to day
I have a transient lifestyle and am not looking for anything long-term or permanent.


Falling in love
Despite my reservations, I can't help but succumb to the feeling of falling in love.


Uh, uh
This vocalization serves as a musical flourish to punctuate the previous line.


Falling in love
The repetition of this phrase reinforces the idea that the artist is helpless to resist the pull of love.


Uh, uh
Again, this serves as a musical interjection without significant meaning on its own.


Falling in love
This final repetition drives home the message that despite the singer's reservations, they cannot help but feel the pull of love.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HERMANN ERBEL

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@kevinfoss2496

Went to a Catholic school w it came out at 12 freaked my school out
Long live Scorpions

@mailman87120

This and Lovedrive had the biggest impact when I was growing up.

@bobbyw1510

Their finest album.

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Certainly one of my favorites, probably in top 3

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There is NO ONE LIKE them.....Scorpions sting!!

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FlyTo The Rainbow. Don't let the title fool you.

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This is pure Rock!

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Let's Fucking Go! The Mighty, Mighty Scorpions!

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Quit cussing.

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