Discover the story of the song > I Hope That I Don’t Fall In Love With You – Tom Waits

The protagonist sings about not wanting to fall in love with someone because it makes him feel sad. He is at a bar and sees a woman who seems interested in him, but he hopes he doesn't fall in love with her. He talks about the strange feelings that come with being attracted to someone and not knowing if they feel the same way. At the end of the night, he realizes he may have fallen in love with her after all.