If I fell in love with you
Would you promise to be true
And help me understand
Cause I’ve been in love before
And I found that love was more
Than just holding hands
If I give my heart to you
I must be sure
From the very start
That you would love me more than her
If I trust in you oh please
Don’t run and hide
If I love you too oh please
Don’t hurt my pride like her
Cause I couldn’t stand the pain
And I would be sad if our new love was in vain
So I hope you see that I
Would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two
Cause I couldn’t stand the pain
And I would be sad if our new love was in vain
So I hope you see that I
Would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two
If I fell in love with you
An Honest Plea for Love
“If I Fell” by The Beatles is a tender ballad that explores the vulnerability and hope inherent in new love. The lyrics reveal a narrator cautiously offering his heart, having been hurt before. He seeks reassurance that his feelings will be reciprocated with sincerity and commitment. The repeated anxieties about being hurt again and the desire for a love deeper than previous experiences make this song relatable to anyone who has faced heartbreak.
Balancing Past Pain and Future Hopes
The song beautifully navigates the struggle between past disappointments and the hope for something genuine. The narrator’s request for his partner to “be true” and not “hurt my pride like her” highlights the lingering scars from previous relationships. At the same time, there’s an honest yearning for a love that is mutual and transformative, suggesting that true intimacy requires trust and courage.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
- Release Year: 1964
- Label: Parlophone