Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
The very first time that I saw your brown eyes
Your lips said "Hello" and I said "Hi"
I knew right then you were the one
But I was caught up in physical attraction
But to my satisfaction
Baby, you were more than just a face
And if I ever (ever fall)
In love again (again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever (ever fall)
In love so true (so true)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you
Oh, yeah, yeah, y-y-y-yeah
The very next time she'll be my friend
If I say that I could be your one and only
(Promise, promise, promise)
Promise that you'll never leave me lonely
I just wanna be the one you need, oh baby
I just wanna be the one to serve you
Sometimes I feel as if I don't deserve you
I cherish every moment that we share
And if I ever (ever fall)
In love again (again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever fall (ever fall)
In love so true (so true)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you
My friend
(The very next time she will be my friend)
I need someone who'll be my friend
(Someone who I can believe in)
My friend
(The very next time she will be my friend)
To be with me through thick and thin
(Someone who I can believe in)
My friend
(The very next time she will be my friend)
Please share my love with me my friend
(Someone who I can believe in)
My friend
(The very next time she will be my friend)
I need someone like you
And if I ever (ever fall)
In love again (again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever fall (ever fall)
In love so true (so true)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you
Your lips said "Hello" and I said "Hi"
I knew right then you were the one
But I was caught up in physical attraction
But to my satisfaction
Baby, you were more than just a face
And if I ever (ever fall)
In love again (again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever (ever fall)
In love so true (so true)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you
Oh, yeah, yeah, y-y-y-yeah
The very next time she'll be my friend
If I say that I could be your one and only
(Promise, promise, promise)
Promise that you'll never leave me lonely
I just wanna be the one you need, oh baby
I just wanna be the one to serve you
Sometimes I feel as if I don't deserve you
I cherish every moment that we share
And if I ever (ever fall)
In love again (again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever fall (ever fall)
In love so true (so true)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you
My friend
(The very next time she will be my friend)
I need someone who'll be my friend
(Someone who I can believe in)
My friend
(The very next time she will be my friend)
To be with me through thick and thin
(Someone who I can believe in)
My friend
(The very next time she will be my friend)
Please share my love with me my friend
(Someone who I can believe in)
My friend
(The very next time she will be my friend)
I need someone like you
And if I ever (ever fall)
In love again (again)
I will be sure that the lady is a friend
And if I ever fall (ever fall)
In love so true (so true)
I will be sure that the lady's just like you
Lyrics submitted by sugaredreams
If I Ever Fall in Love [Original Acapella Version] Lyrics as written by Carl E. Martin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
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