Ann, my point re "falling" was not to dismiss the points you made, for I full agree that to see "loving" as a passive activity into --and out of --which one "falls" helplessly is probably not to experience the deepest, most meaningful forms of love.

I was just reiterating the theme that letting go can be an active choice and a very rewarding one [if the time, place, person, etc., are right].

The distinction between physically "falling" and "jumping" I'd say depends on whether it's a short distance [where you mainly jump vertically or horizontally] or a long one [where gravity's gonna take over for most of the duration].

BTW, another song that comes to mind that runs sort of counter to the "falling in love" theme is the Eagles' "Peaceful Easy Feeling." "...I know you won't let me down, 'cause I'm already standing on the ground."