I Wasn't Gonna Fall In Love
Carole King · Love Makes the World [2001]
I didn't want to go the way I'd gone before
That door was closed - I was just looking for fun
And you were the right one, you got it
So we could just play around
We wouldn't get serious or mysterious
When it's done it would just be done
I wasn't gonna fall in love, no, I wasn't gonna fall
I wasn't gonna fall in love, till I fell in love with you
Well, you got down, saw through me
You read me like a book
You took me over and over again
And you turned my head around
I found I didn't know what I thought I knew
I was caught up in you so fast
Emotional, love potion-al
I want to make every moment last
I wasn't gonna fall in love, no, I wasn't gonna fall
I wasn't gonna fall in love, till I fell in love with you
Never know what's gonna, never know what's gonna come along
To change your mind, change your way
Play the game you said you'd never play
Never thought that we, never thought you and I would be together
Well I thought I could, but I guess you can't
You can't, you can't ever
Never say never
I wasn't gonna fall in love, no, I wasn't gonna fall
I wasn't gonna fall in love, till I fell in love with you
I Wasn't Gonna Fall In Love
Carole King's 'I Wasn't Gonna Fall In Love' stands as a poignant example of her signature songwriting, blending folk-rock sensibilities with deeply personal narrative. Originally recorded during her prolific 1970s period, the track captures the complex emotions of a relationship that is not yet ready to commit, a theme central to her body of work. While often associated with her breakthrough success on 'Taught Me How to Fall in Love,' this recording offers a distinct perspective on the same subject matter, highlighting King's ability to explore the nuances of love and hesitation. The song remains a staple in her discography, reflecting her enduring influence on the singer-songwriter genre and her capacity to translate intimate human experiences into universal musical statements.