It Could Happen To You
Tony Evans And His Orchestra Lyrics


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Hide your heart from sight,
Lock your dreams at night,
It could happen to you.
Don't count stars
Or you might stumble,
Someone drops a sigh
And down you tumble,
Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring.
It could happen to you
All I did was wonder




How your arms would be
And it happened to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "It Could Happen To You" by Tony Evans And His Orchestra speak to the unpredictable nature of love and how it can catch a person by surprise. The song begins by advising the listener to protect their heart and keep their dreams hidden, implying that falling in love can be a vulnerable and risky endeavor. The phrase "it could happen to you" emphasizes the possibility that love can unexpectedly enter one's life, regardless of their precautions.


The lyrics caution against counting stars, suggesting that focusing too much on the ideal or perfect love can lead to disappointment. The mention of stumbling after someone drops a sigh implies that unexpected emotions can cause one to fall head over heels. The line "Keep an eye on spring, run when church bells ring" portrays the urgency and unpredictability associated with love, as if it can come rushing in at any moment.


The closing lines of the song reveal that the singer found themselves caught up in love after simply wondering about how it would feel to be held in someone's arms. This echoes the idea that love can occur unexpectedly, even from a simple thought or curiosity. Overall, the lyrics convey the idea that love can happen to anyone, regardless of their preparations or expectations.


Line by Line Meaning

Hide your heart from sight,
Conceal your feelings and vulnerability from others.


Lock your dreams at night,
Keep your aspirations and desires hidden and guarded.


It could happen to you.
The unexpected may occur in your life as well.


Don't count stars
Avoid getting lost in fantasy or wishful thinking.


Or you might stumble,
Otherwise, you may encounter challenges or setbacks.


Someone drops a sigh
A person expresses a longing or yearning.


And down you tumble,
Resulting in you experiencing a downfall or negative consequence.


Keep an eye on spring,
Be alert and aware of new beginnings or opportunities.


Run when church bells ring.
Take action swiftly when an auspicious sign presents itself.


It could happen to you
Similar fortunate events could transpire in your own life.


All I did was wonder
Merely contemplating or questioning


How your arms would be
The nature and embrace of your affection


And it happened to me
Surprisingly, I found myself experiencing it firsthand.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE

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