Falling in love at a coffee shop

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I think that possibly, maybe I’m falling for you
Yes there’s a chance that I’ve fallen quite hard over you.

When at a loss for words, songs always come in and help define what you’re feeling, what you have to say. Cheers to brilliant songwriters. I came upon this song called “Falling in love at a coffee shop.” The title intrigued me. It was very visual, quite sensual actually. You can immediately imagine two strangers, or two long-time friends, talking over cups of coffee, the aroma of roasted coffee beans hanging in the air… then spark! Electricity shoots between them and there is a connection beyond friendship just made.

I’ve seen the paths that your eyes wander down
I want to come too

So I searched for the lyrics online, and spark! I fell in love with the song. It is sung by Landon Pigg, whose voice is calming and perfect to listen to on warm afternoons and that magical time when the sun’s just about the set.

I think that possibly, maybe I’m falling for you

And spark! The song transported me to a warm afternoon in June, 6 years ago. I was at a coffee shop with a friend I had just recently met. We were talking about and laughing over things I don’t remember. I do recall the conversation shifting to something more serious — dreams, aspirations. I talked about poetry like I never had with anyone. He talked about things he still wanted to pursue, spiritually and all. The more we bared our souls, the more we realized we were connecting in a weird, electric, awkward yet so comfortable way.

No one understands me quite like you do
Through all of the shadowy corners of me

Maybe I did begin to fall in love with him. At a coffee shop, yes. Or it could have been over games of Counterstrike that followed. But it all begin at that quaint little coffee shop. It was there that I saw a different look in his eyes, one that was more loving. It was really awkward. I was in a relationship, he was going on a date that evening.

I never knew just what it was about this old coffee shop
I love so much
All of the while I never knew

Over the next few weeks, the connection was way too palpable. We couldn’t understand why, but perhaps we were beginning to realize that maybe there really was something illogical to -spark!- love.

I never knew just what it was about this old coffee shop
I love so much
All of the while I never knew

So we walked on water. The connection that began at the coffee shop carried on through more conversations, more coffee and tea afternoons, giving us a deeper understanding of each other. And eventually, quickly, led to us realizing that we weren’t just in love with each other. We loved each other.

I’ve seen the waters that make your eyes shine
Now I’m shining too

We did fall in love at a coffee shop. We just didn’t know it yet. Or maybe we denied it because of the reality check we quickly did. But there was no denying that there was -spark!- something.

Because oh because
I’ve fallen quite hard over you

It’s amazing how much memories this song triggered for me. That coffee shop afternoon is still very vivid in my mind. I remember how he gazed at me. And I remember wanting to kick myself for beginning to like him so much. There are just some connections that can’t be doused.

If I didn’t know you, I’d rather not know
If I couldn’t have you, I’d rather be alone

I’m glad that we did make time for that coffee shop chat. If we hadn’t gone there, I wonder if we would’ve had the chance to still talk so intimately? It’s interesting how you make decisions along the way, not realizing how much a little “yes” or “no” can impact the rest of your life.

I never knew just what it was about this old coffee shop
I love so much
All of the while, I never knew

The “yes” to the coffee invitation was followed by “I do” several months later. And that’s most probably why this song connects with me so much. It reminds me of that warm June afternoon in a coffee shop, when two friends just getting to know each other began to fall in love. It reminds me of a fresh, new love, one that I continue to share with that friend — my husband.

All of the while , all of the while
It was you

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Falling in love at a coffee shop
by Landon Pigg

I think that possibly, maybe I’m falling for you
Yes theres a chance that I’ve fallen quite hard over you.
I’ve seen the paths that your eyes wander down
I want to come too

I think that possibly, maybe I’m falling for you

No one understands me quite like you do
Through all of the shadowy corners of me

I never knew just what it was about this old coffee shop
I love so much
All of the while I never knew
I never knew just what it was about this old coffee shop
I love so much
All of the while I never knew

I think that possibly, maybe I’m falling for you
Yes theres a chance that I’ve fallen quite hard over you.
I’ve seen the waters that make your eyes shine
Now I’m shining too

Because oh because
I’ve fallen quite hard over you

If I didn’t know you, I’d rather not know
If I couldn’t have you, I’d rather be alone

I never knew just what it was about this old coffee shop
I love so much
All of the while I never knew
I never knew just what it was about this old coffee shop
I love so much
All of the while, I never knew

All of the while , all of the while
It was you

Listen to the song here.

Hi! I'm Toni Tiu, and I've been blogging at at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.

24 Comments on Falling in love at a coffee shop

  2. J. Ana
    April 29, 2008 at 4:08 pm (16 years ago)

    Toni! I LOVE this song! Thanks for writing about it. I first heard this from a De Beers Diamond commercial last Christmas. It made me hunt down the song, and now, because of your post, the actual TVC. Here it is: http://youtube.com/watch?v=T7HG-6rw1o4&feature=related. Have you seen it? :)

    J. Ana’s last blog post..Kalamay

    Hi J. Ana! I saw the TVC when I was searching for the music video of this song. Gosh, that ad was so romantic!!

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  3. odette
    April 29, 2008 at 6:11 pm (16 years ago)

    beautiful story! you can play it on your next wedding anniversary toni, the song is very sweet!

    J, thank you for the link, i am falling in love all over again. tehee!!!

    hoorraaayy for love stories!

    odette’s last blog post..snail mail love

    Hi O! I was thinking of saving the post for our 5th anniversary (next month). But I was itching to write it already and share it! Maybe I’ll put together a video with that song instead next time.

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  4. Pinky
    April 29, 2008 at 6:43 pm (16 years ago)

    Haaayyyy…how sweet! Talk about being meant for each other… :)

    Pinky’s last blog post..SSS #101:

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  5. Rach (Heart of Rachel)
    April 29, 2008 at 6:44 pm (16 years ago)

    It’s such a beautiful song Toni. I love it. I just want to listen to it over and over.

    Rach (Heart of Rachel)’s last blog post..Heads or Tails #31

    I understand! I’ve been playing it over and over in my laptop. I think I’m driving my officemates nuts.

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  6. abby
    April 29, 2008 at 9:01 pm (16 years ago)

    ayun nga, when i saw the first couple of lines, i remembered the song from this jewelry commercial dito. ang sweet talaga, bagay yung musical score dun sa scene ng tv ad.

    Galing ng TVC at song. Bagay na bagay nga. Quiet romance.

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  7. Amee
    April 29, 2008 at 10:00 pm (16 years ago)

    hi toni.

    i read your entry with interest and realized that i have heard this particular song before and liked it. i clicked on the myspace link and ended up listening to everything that was there.

    Amee’s last blog post..Competitive college

    Landon Pigg is so talented!

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  8. Meeya
    April 29, 2008 at 10:05 pm (16 years ago)

    i also heard this from the tv ad. if no one mentioned de beers, i would have completely forgotten the product however, i have never forgotten the song. :)

    i love how you wrote this, toni. it made the song more memorable for me. :)

    Meeya’s last blog post..Where is

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  9. Em Dy
    April 29, 2008 at 11:41 pm (16 years ago)

    Hi Toni. What coffee shop was this? Because if it were the one holding the contest, you could win a trip to the US!

    Love in the time of Coffee Beans. Ha ha.

    Em Dy’s last blog post..Dining Alfresco

    Ah sayang, it wasn’t Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. It was Old Manila Coffee House. :)

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  12. Gracey
    April 30, 2008 at 1:44 am (16 years ago)

    Awww, that is very sweet! :)
    I love the song. Thanks for sharing it and your love story!

    Thank you for making the time to read it Gracey!

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  13. sardonic nell
    April 30, 2008 at 3:28 am (16 years ago)

    i think this may have happened to me in the past, although sa cafeteria yon. heheheh 😉

    sardonic nell’s last blog post..The Real Issue

    “Falling in love at a cafeteria” — that can work too! 😉

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  14. maan
    April 30, 2008 at 8:20 am (16 years ago)

    i love, love the song :) i love coffeeshops. will i discover the love of my life holding a cup of coffee in a quaint coffee shop too? i hope so 😀

    I hope so too! Coffee shops are so conducive to long conversations and there’s no pressure for a get-together to feel romantic. Perhaps that’s the charm and the magic it has.

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  15. dhey
    April 30, 2008 at 8:52 am (16 years ago)

    one word: KILIIIIIIIIG! (in a crazy fan type of shriek. :D)

    dhey’s last blog post..one down

    Hahahaha thanks for the shriek, dhey!

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  16. ibyang
    April 30, 2008 at 9:16 am (16 years ago)

    thanks for sharing toni (the song and your love story)—loved the song :)
    at naaliw ako kasi when i read the title of your entry, it captured my attention agad because my husband and i fell inlove at a coffee shop too! (starbucks at the enterprise building to be exact hehehe) :)

    i will definitely download the song later when i come home.

    ibyang’s last blog post..Kinse

    Great! Ikaw sa Starbucks, ako naman sa Old Manila Coffee House. 😛

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  17. tin
    April 30, 2008 at 9:20 am (16 years ago)

    beautiful love story, toni. nakakakilig :)

    Thanks Tin. Kilig din ako!

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  18. Mary
    April 30, 2008 at 3:19 pm (16 years ago)

    wow, I just downloaded the song and it’s become one my favorites!
    thanks for writing about this song. I can just listen to it over and over again. :)

    Mary’s last blog post..my 13th year

    Hi Mary! I’m happy you enjoy it. :) I still listen to it over and over too.

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  20. drunken lily
    May 1, 2008 at 12:00 pm (16 years ago)

    i love the idea of mixing the lyrics of the song with your story..and it was indeed a sweet love story..advance Happy 5th Anniversary! :)

    drunken lily’s last blog post..under the weather

    Thank you! I enjoyed writing this entry a lot too. Thanks for the advanced greeting!

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  21. Jen
    May 2, 2008 at 11:14 am (16 years ago)

    I love this song, too, the first time I’ve heard it, which was like several months ago. I’ve been listening to it almost every day since. :)

    Jen’s last blog post..Saving Stacks from disuse

    Hi Jen! Happy you loved this song too! I’ve been listening to it everyday too. Made my husband listen to it and he’s loving it as well.

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  22. Jen
    May 2, 2008 at 11:16 am (16 years ago)

    landon has another song that’s nice. the title’s “Can’t Let Go.” iba naman tema niya. hehe.

    Jen’s last blog post..Saving Stacks from disuse

    Thanks for the tip! I listened to it and liked it din!

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  23. jey
    May 5, 2008 at 2:36 pm (16 years ago)

    toni, the song made me cry! it’s beautiful 😉 and your story perfectly fits each line 😉

    Hi Jey! Thank you for the compliment! :)

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  24. dang
    May 5, 2008 at 9:56 pm (16 years ago)

    hi toni! what a beautiful love story! matched with a beautiful song! tapos ang ganda pa ng pagkakasulat mo! gleng mo talaga.because of the song, i invited landon pigg sa myspace ko. i hope he adds me..teehehehe..
    yung advertisement about the diamond, hubs was the one who saw it first then paused & rewinded it for me to see! sabi nya tignan mo ito, pakinggan mo ang ganda!i loved it so much and was so happy that i got to see it here in your blog.
    salamat huh..stay in love..forever!!

    dang’s last blog post..LP entry #1 – Malungkot

    No problem. Super ganda ng song ‘no? Hindi ko pa rin siya pinagsasawaan. :)

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