It Could Happen to You
j.j. johnson & kai winding Lyrics
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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'll 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.
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'll tumble.
Keep an eye on spring,
Run when church bells ring.
It could happen to you.
All I did was wonder how your arms could be,
And it happened, and it happened,
And it happened to me.
The song "It Could Happen To You" by J.J. Johnson focuses on the unpredictability of love and how it can happen unexpectedly. The lyrics start by advising the audience to protect their hearts and dreams from being hurt or broken. However, the song highlights that love can happen even when you least expect it. The lyrics emphasize the fact that you never know when love can come knocking at your door.
The lyrics further explain that one should not be too focused on counting the stars as it could cause you to stumble in your journey through life. Instead, the song suggests keeping an eye out for spring and running towards the sound of church bells ringing. These lines could be interpreted as an indication to remain vigilant and open to the possibilities of love, as it could come unexpectedly.
The final verse concludes with the message that love can happen just by wondering how someone's arms could be, and before you know it, it could happen to you. The interpretation of the lyrics is that love is unpredictable, and we should be open to the possibility of it happening at any moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Hide your heart from sight,
Don't let your vulnerabilities be seen by others.
Lock your dreams at night,
Don't let anyone take away your aspirations and hopes.
It could happen to you.
You could fall in love and experience heartbreak like anyone else.
Don't count stars,
Don't get lost in your fantasies and lose touch with reality.
Or you might stumble.
If you get too caught up in your fantasies, you might fail to see what's happening around you.
Someone drops a sigh,
Something as simple as a sigh can change the course of your life.
And down you'll tumble.
You might face upsets and difficulties that could cause you to fall from grace.
Keep an eye on spring,
Be aware of new beginnings and opportunities that arise.
Run when church bells ring.
Be ready to seize the moment and take action when opportunities come knocking.
All I did was wonder how your arms would be,
Simple thoughts and fantasies can lead to deeper emotions and unexpected outcomes.
And it happened to me.
The unexpected can happen to anyone, including falling in love.
And it happened, and it happened,
The feelings can be so overwhelming that they happen repeatedly.
And it happened to me.
The consequence of these feelings can be unexpected and life-changing.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES VAN HEUSEN, JOHNNY BURKE
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