About the song
Released in 1967, at the height of his pop stardom, this song was a masterstroke. It was a clear demonstration that Tom Jones was far more than just a charismatic showman. He was a master vocalist with a rare talent for conveying genuine, heartbreaking emotion. The song, co-written by Les Reed and Barry Mason, is a poignant declaration of a love so powerful, and a loss so devastating, that the narrator believes he can never open his heart again. It’s a feeling many of us have experienced at some point, and Jones’s performance makes that pain feel incredibly real.
The musical arrangement on “(It Looks Like) I’ll Never Fall In Love Again” is pure 1960s elegance. It’s a lush, grand production with sweeping strings, a mournful piano, and a powerful horn section that swells to underscore the emotional weight of the lyrics. The song builds masterfully, starting with a quiet, introspective verse and gradually growing in intensity until it reaches a dramatic, full-throated crescendo. This is the moment where Jones unleashes the full power of his voice, holding notes with a strength and control that is simply breathtaking. He manages to sound both incredibly strong and utterly heartbroken at the same time, a testament to his immense talent.
For an audience used to his more confident, almost playful delivery on other tracks, this song was a revelation. It showcased a softer, more sensitive side, proving that he could be just as compelling singing about despair as he was singing about desire. For generations of fans, (It Looks Like) I’ll Never Fall In Love Again has remained a cherished classic, a perfect representation of a beautiful melody, a powerful voice, and a timeless message of love and loss. It’s a cornerstone of his legendary career and a beautiful reminder of the power of a perfectly executed ballad.
Video
Lyrics
I’ve been in love so many times
Thought I knew the score
But now you’ve treated me so wrong
I can’t take anymore
And it looks like
I’m never gonna fall in love again
Fall in love, I’m never gonna fall in love
I mean it
Fall in love again
All those things I heard about you
I thought they were only lies
But when I caught you in his arms
I just broke down and cried
And it looks like
I’m never gonna fall in love again
Fall in love, no, I’m never gonna fall in love
I mean it, I mean it
Fall in love again
I gave my heart so easily
I cast aside my pride
But when you fell for someone else, baby
I broke up all inside
And it looks like
I’m never gonna fall in love again
That’s why I’m a-singin’ it
Fall in love, no, I’m never gonna fall in love
Please don’t make me
Fall in love again
