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Can't Fight the Moonlight
LeAnn Rimes Lyrics


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Under a lovers' sky
Gonna be with you
And no one's gonna be around
If you think that you won't fall
Well, just wait until
'Til the sun goes down

Underneath the starlight, starlight
There's a magical feeling, so right
It'll steal your heart tonight




You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark
You'll surrender your heart
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
No (no), you can't fight it
It's gonna get to your heart

There's no escape from love
Once a gentle breeze (once a gentle breeze)
Weaves its spell upon your heart
No matter what you think
It won't be too long (not too long)
'Til you're in my arms
Underneath the starlight, starlight
We'll be lost in the rhythm, so right
Feel it steal your heart tonight

You can try to resist
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark
You'll surrender your heart
But you know
But you know that you cant, can't fight the moonlight
No (no), you can't fight it (no)
No (no) matter what you do (no matter what you do)
The night is gonna get to you

Don't try
You're never gonna win, oh

Underneath the starlight, starlight
There's a magical feeling, so right
It will steal your heart tonight

You can try to resist (you can try)
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight (you know that you)
Deep in the dark (deep in the dark)
You'll surrender your heart
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
No, you can't fight it

You can try to resist (you can try to resist my kiss)
Try to hide from my kiss
But you know
(Don't you know that you can't) can't fight the moonlight
Deep in the dark
You'll surrender your heart (surrender your heart)
But you know
But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
No, you can't fight it
It's gonna get to your heart

Overall Meaning

"Can't Fight the Moonlight" by LeAnn Rimes is a song about falling in love under the magical feeling of starlight. The lyrics describe a scenario where the singer is with their lover, and it feels like they are the only two people in the world. They advise their partner that they cannot resist their feelings for each other, as the moonlight will steal their heart tonight. This romantic ballad draws inspiration from the idea that love is unstoppable, and the universe has its ways of bringing people together.


The opening verse sets the stage for the song, with the singer describing the scene of being under the starry sky with their lover, with no one else around. They tempt their partner that if they think they won't fall for them, they should wait until the sun goes down, and they are under the enchanting spell of the moonlight. The second verse talks about the inevitable nature of love and how no one can escape it, no matter how hard they try. Lastly, the chorus reiterates that the moonlight steals hearts and that there's no escaping the intensity of love.


The song's theme revolves around falling in love, and the overall tone of the song is romantic, making it a popular choice for weddings and romantic events. "Can't Fight the Moonlight" also reflects on the idea that love knows no bounds and that it can overcome any obstacle.


Line by Line Meaning

Under a lovers' sky
Beneath the sky of two people in love


Gonna be with you
I will be with you


And no one's gonna be around
No one else will be present


If you think that you won't fall
If you believe you can resist the attraction


Well, just wait until
Wait for the moment when


'Til the sun goes down
Until nighttime arrives


Underneath the starlight, starlight
Beneath the starry sky


There's a magical feeling, so right
There is an enchanting sensation that is perfect


It'll steal your heart tonight
It will capture your heart this evening


You can try to resist
You can attempt to resist


Try to hide from my kiss
Try to avoid my kiss


But you know
However, you realize that


But you know that you can't fight the moonlight
But you understand that you cannot resist the charm of the night


Deep in the dark
In the darkness


You'll surrender your heart
You will surrender your heart


No (no), you can't fight it
No, you cannot resist it


It's gonna get to your heart
It will eventually captivate your heart


There's no escape from love
You cannot run away from love


Once a gentle breeze (once a gentle breeze)
When a gentle breeze has an effect


Weaves its spell upon your heart
It casts a spell on your heart


No matter what you think
Regardless of what you believe


It won't be too long (not too long)
It will not take too much time


'Til you're in my arms
Until you are in my embrace


We'll be lost in the rhythm, so right
We will be carried away by the perfect beat


Feel it steal your heart tonight
Allow it to captivate your heart this evening


Don't try
Do not attempt


You're never gonna win, oh
You will never succeed, oh


No, you can't fight it
No, you cannot resist it


You can try to resist (you can try)
You can attempt to resist (you can make an effort)


No (no) matter what you do (no matter what you do)
Regardless of your actions


The night is gonna get to you
The night will eventually captivate you


Deep in the dark (deep in the dark)
In the darkness


Surrender your heart (surrender your heart)
Allow your heart to be captured


It's gonna get to your heart
It will eventually captivate your heart




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Realsongs
Written by: Diane Warren

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