Kina started playing shows at the age of four in front of her stuffed animals. Now she plays in front of people, though it wasn’t the quickest transition for the admittedly shy songstress. While attending college at USC, Kina often retreated to the secluded stairwells around campus where she could write and sing without being heard. Protected by their quiet confines, she found a safe haven and a creative outlet for her music. Armed with a guitar and a cup of tea, Kina wrote in every stairwell she came across. And it was within these stairwells that she developed her confidence as a songwriter and her poise as a performer.
In 2007, Kina joined YouTube, made a music video and entered herself into a contest. A few months later, her video for “Message From Your Heart” aired during the Superbowl and its 97 million viewers (or 194 million eyeballs, depending on how you’re keeping track) and she walked away with a record deal. Since then, Kina has regularly posted her songs on YouTube, amassing many millions of views, and toured throughout North America. Her songs have been heard on television shows such as ABC’s General Hospital and MTV’s College Life.
Can't Help Falling In Love
Kina Grannis Lyrics
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Only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay?
Would it be a sin?
If I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
So take my hand
Take my whole life, too
For I can't help falling in love with you
For I can't help falling in love with you
The lyrics to Kina Grannis's rendition of "Can't Help Falling in Love" speaks of the dilemma one faces when falling in love, despite knowing the risk that comes with it. The first line, "Wise men say, only fools rush in" serves as a cautionary advice to those contemplating entering into a relationship without being fully aware of the potential consequences. However, the subsequent line, "But I can't help falling in love with you" showcases the power of the heart, one that often overrides logic and reasoning.
The second verse poses the question, "Shall I stay? Would it be a sin?", signifying the fear of giving in to their emotions and wondering if it would be morally wrong to pursue them. The next two lines, "If I can't help falling in love with you, like a river flows, surely to the sea", uses a simile to compare the inevitability of falling in love to the natural course of a river that flows towards its final destination in the sea. This comparison paints love as something that is beyond one's control.
The last verse of the song portrays a sense of surrender and acceptance of the emotions that are being experienced. "So take my hand, take my whole life too" shows the willingness to give all of oneself to the person they love. The song concludes with the repetition of the opening line, "For I can't help falling in love with you", emphasizing the helpless nature of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Wise men say
According to wise people
Only fools rush in
Only naive and foolish people get quickly involved in a romantic relationship
But I can't help falling in love with you
Despite the potential risks, I cannot prevent myself from falling in love with you
Shall I stay?
Should I continue to pursue this relationship?
Would it be a sin?
Is it morally wrong?
If I can't help falling in love with you
If I am unable to control my feelings for you
Like a river flows
Similar to how a river naturally flows
Surely to the sea
Towards its ultimate destination
Darling, so it goes
That's how things happen
Some things are meant to be
Certain things are destined to happen
So take my hand
Hold my hand
Take my whole life, too
Take all of me and everything that I have
For I can't help falling in love with you
Because I am completely in love with you and cannot resist it
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti, George Weiss
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