If I Ever Fall In Love AgainShai Lyrics

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The very first time that I saw your brown eyesYour lips said "Hello" and I said "Hi"I knew right then you were the oneBut I was caught up in physical attractionBut to my satisfactionBaby, 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 friendAnd 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-yeahThe very next time she'll be my friendIf I say that I could be your one and only(Promise, promise, promise)Promise that you'll never leave me lonelyI just wanna be the one you need, oh babyI just wanna be the one to serve youSometimes I feel as if I don't deserve youI 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 friendAnd 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 friendAnd if I ever fall (ever fall)

In love so true (so true)I will be sure that the lady's just like you

Overall Meaning

The song "If I Ever Fall in Love" by Shai is a love song that describes the excitement and uncertainty of falling in love. The song starts with the singer recalling the first time they saw their lover's brown eyes, and acknowledging that they were attracted to them physically. However, the singer later realizes that their love goes beyond just attraction, and they hope to find someone who is not just a lover, but also a friend. Throughout the song, the singer expresses their devotion to their lover, promising to cherish every moment they share and never leave them lonely. Ultimately, the song is about finding true love and happiness with someone who is not only attractive but also your friend.

The lyrics of "If I Ever Fall in Love" have resonated with many people since the song's release in 1992. The song was a huge hit in the United States, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and staying on the chart for 22 weeks. Its success helped the group Shai win a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Group, Band or Duo in 1993. The song has been covered by several other artists since then, including Pentatonix in 2012, and has been featured in several movies and TV shows, including Boyz n the Hood and Glee.

Line by Line Meaning

The very first time that I saw your brown eyesI first saw your eyes and was immediately drawn in

Your lips said 'Hello' and I said 'Hi'We exchanged greetings when we first met

I knew right then you were the oneI felt a strong connection with you from the very beginning

But I was caught up in physical attractionInitially, I was only attracted to your physical appearance

But to my satisfactionAs time went on, I learned there was much more to you than your looks

Baby, you were more than just a phaseYou were not a temporary interest, but someone special

And if I ever (Ever fall) In love again (Again) I will be sure that the lady is a friendIf I fall in love again, I want that person to be both a romantic partner and a friend

And if I ever (Ever fall) In love so true (So true) I will be sure that the lady's just like youIf I ever experience a deep, true love, I want it to be with someone like you

The very next time she'll be my friendNext time, I want to make sure that the woman I fall in love with is also a close friend

If I say that I could be your one and onlyIf I tell you that I want to be your exclusive partner

Promise that you'll never leave me lonelyPromise me that you will always be there for me emotionally

I just wanna be the one you need, oh babyI want to be the person who fulfills your emotional needs

I just wanna be the one to serve youI want to support and take care of you

Sometimes I feel as if I don't deserve youI feel like I'm not good enough for you

I cherish every moment that we shareI value the time we spend together

I need someone who'll be my friendI am searching for someone who I can both love and be close friends with

To be with me through thick and thinSomeone who will stand by my side in good times and bad

Please share my love with me my friendI want to share my love with you and build a relationship together

I need someone like youI want someone who embodies the qualities I see in you

And if I ever (Ever fall) In love true (True) I will be sure that the lady's just like youIf I ever experience a deep, true love, I want it to be with someone who is like you

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust AveWritten by: Carl E. Martin

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