Falling Out Of Love
Trijntje Oosterhuis Lyrics


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It's in the way you say my name
Though I hear your voice, it's not the same
And in your eyes, I can't help but see a much different light
Than there used to be

You say hello and I want to die
'Cause deep down I know that it means goodbye
I can't let go, I just keep hanging on
Though you're standing there, you're as good as gone
Though you're standing there, you're good as gone

Are you falling out of love?
Baby, have you had a change of heart?
Are you falling out of love?
Tell me, is there someone new that you're dreaming of
Are you falling out of love?

Your funny smile was all it took
And you said it all with just a look
Now I sit here and you sit there
We just talk and talk but we get nowhere
All we do is talk and get nowhere

Are you falling out of love?
Oh baby, have you had a change of heart?
Are you falling out of love?
Tell me, is there someone new that you're dreaming of
Are you falling out of love?

Are you falling out of love?
Oh baby, have you had a change of heart?
Are you falling out of love?
Tell me, tell me, is there someone new that you're dreaming of




Are you falling out of love?
Falling out of love

Overall Meaning

The song Falling Out of Love by Trijntje Oosterhuis is a heart-wrenching exploration of the pain and confusion that can arise when one partner falls out of love. The opening lines of the song highlight the discord between what the singer hears and what she feels. She hears her partner say her name, but the tone and emotion behind it are not the same as they used to be. This is further compounded by the difference she sees in his eyes, which suggests a change of heart.


As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly desperate to hold onto her relationship, even as she feels it slipping away. She can't let go, and despite standing right beside her, her partner feels as good as gone. The chorus poses the central question of the song: is he falling out of love? Has he had a change of heart? Does he dream of someone new?


The final verse of the song describes the confusion that often arises in relationships that are starting to disintegrate. The singer remembers the power of her partner's smile and the way he used to be able to say so much with just a look. Now, however, they just talk and talk, and despite all their attempts to communicate, they get nowhere.


Overall, the song evokes a sense of sadness and emptiness, as the singer grapples with the possibility of her relationship falling apart.


Line by Line Meaning

It's in the way you say my name
The way you say my name has changed


Though I hear your voice, it's not the same
Even though I hear your voice, it doesn't sound the same


And in your eyes, I can't help but see a much different light
When I look into your eyes, they don't show the same light as before


Than there used to be
Different from what I used to see


You say hello and I want to die
When you greet me, it hurts so much that it feels like death


'Cause deep down I know that it means goodbye
Because I know that your greeting means you're leaving me


I can't let go, I just keep hanging on
I can't move on, I keep holding on to our relationship


Though you're standing there, you're as good as gone
Even though you're here physically, emotionally you've already left me


Though you're standing there, you're as good as gone
Even though you're here physically, emotionally you've already left me


Your funny smile was all it took
Just your smile used to make me happy


And you said it all with just a look
Your eyes used to tell me everything I needed to know


Now I sit here and you sit there
We're physically in the same place but emotionally we're far apart


We just talk and talk but we get nowhere
We keep talking but we can't seem to resolve our problems


All we do is talk and get nowhere
We're just going in circles and not making any progress


Are you falling out of love?
Do you no longer love me?


Baby, have you had a change of heart?
Have you changed your mind about our relationship?


Tell me, is there someone new that you're dreaming of
Are you thinking about someone else?


Are you falling out of love?
Do you no longer love me?


Are you falling out of love?
Do you no longer love me?


Tell me, tell me, is there someone new that you're dreaming of
Please tell me if there's someone else on your mind


Are you falling out of love?
Do you no longer love me?


Falling out of love
Losing love for each other




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jerry Leiber, Burt Bacharach, Jed Leiber

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manuel carrasco silva

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Apollo Reinard

the greatest performance of this song I've ever heard. beautiful and flawless

Khairilanuar Othman

I have, over and over; and I agree that that concert was outstanding. I just wanted to enjoy this wonderful song on its own. What a talent, eh!

François R.

It was so mervellous singer
I love it so much !.Thank you Trintje Oosterhuis and orchestra..

OLGA RUIZ

OMG! SHE IS AMAZING!!!

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love her voice

Joana Lopes

Love this... this is a fantastic singer!!!!!!!!

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watch the whole concert Best Of Burt Bacharach Live it is awesome .This woman and this orchestra are superb.

David D. Wike

Love listening to her sing my very favorite singer

BARDONICHI

Fantastic..what a singer what a song and the Orchestra is just amazing ...brilliant ..

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