When I Fall in Love
victor young and his orchestra Lyrics
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Maybe I am living in the past
But when I meet the right one
I know that I'll be true
My first love will be the last
When I fall in love it will be forever
Or I'll never fall in love
Love is ended before it began
And too many moonlight kisses
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
When I give my heart it will be completely
Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I give my heart to you
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I give my heart to you
The lyrics of "When I Fall in Love" by Victor Young and His Orchestra, as sung by Nat King Cole, speaks of a timeless desire for true love that transcends a fickle and transient world. The first line of the song suggests that the singer is possibly out of touch with the contemporary ways of love and romance. The subsequent lines seem to validate this idea as the singer talks about how they will know when they have finally found the right person and how that love will last forever.
The lines "In a restless world like this is, Love is ended before it began" speaks of the current societal mindset that love is cheap, fleeting, and disposable. The singer is fully aware of this reality, and they do not want to participate in it. They believe that love requires patience and commitment, and they will not settle for anything that does not last.
To the singer, love is not just a fleeting emotion or a knee-jerk reaction. When they finally find someone who shares the same ideals, love will require their full being. The repeated lines of "Or I'll never, never, never give my heart" suggests that the singer is not willing to give their heart to just anyone. They want to be certain that the person they give it to is the right one, and that they will cherish that love forever.
Overall, the lyrics of "When I Fall in Love" compel listeners to believe in the beauty and lasting nature of true love, even in a society that may not share the same values.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I'm old fashioned, feeling as I do
Perhaps my values and beliefs are outdated but I still hold on to them
Maybe I am living in the past
It's possible that I am not keeping with the current times
But when I meet the right one
However, when I find my true love
I know that I'll be true
I'm confident that I will remain faithful
My first love will be the last
The person I fall in love with first, will be the only one I ever love
When I fall in love it will be forever
If I do decide to fall in love, it will be for the long haul
Or I'll never fall in love
If I can't find someone to commit to forever, then I'll stay single
In a restless world like this is
In a world where people are constantly looking for something new and exciting
Love is ended before it began
Love often fades away before it even has a chance to grow
And too many moonlight kisses
And too many romantic moments
Seem to cool in the warmth of the sun
Often lose their charm in the day-to-day reality of life
When I give my heart it will be completely
If I do open up my heart to someone, I will do it with everything I have
Or I'll never, never, never give my heart
If I can't do that, then I won't give my heart at all
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
And the moment I sense that you reciprocate the same feelings
Is when I give my heart to you
Is when I will finally open up and give you my heart
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Heyman, Victor Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
miasyifaaaa
When I fall in love it will be forever
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
When I give my heart it will be completely
Or I'll never give my heart
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I fall in love with you.
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I'll fall in love with you
Frances Van Siclen
OMG how beautiful a soul was Victor to write such gorgeous beautiful music- so many beautiful songs it is unbelievable !
felixbautista
Thank you so much for checking this song out and giving your kind attention to it.. a wonderful weekend to you Frances.
Frances Van Siclen
thanks felix; you also !!!!!
Lêda R.J. Chaves
Gosto de todas as músicas de Victor Young! Ele nos deixou o que tinha de melhor!
felixbautista
Mi tambien.
Fernando Fausto
My favorite composer wrote lots of beautiful musics.
felixbautista
+Fernando Fausto - Thank you so much for checking this posting out Fernando... that was very kind of you.. have a wonderful day.
Frances Van Siclen
Victor Young music is beyond beautiful and romantic- also try listening to Il Volo if you like romantic music- so beautiful it is beyond the beyonds !!!! three young Italian boys with voices like Pavarotti- unbelievable !!!
felixbautista
+Frances Van Siclen - Thank you so much for coming by Frances... wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.
miasyifaaaa
When I fall in love it will be forever
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
When I give my heart it will be completely
Or I'll never give my heart
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I fall in love with you.
And the moment I can feel that you feel that way too
Is when I'll fall in love with you