I Cant Help It
Andy Gibb & Olivia Newton-John Lyrics
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First a boy and then a man, am I
And you, you're the heart of it all
You're the things I say and do
Am I wasting my time, hangin' around
You would be gone
But I can't help it
Ev'ry day and ev'ry night without you
I can't survive
Love, take away the lonely days gone by
Make it ev'ry day for you and I
Givin' me the chance to go on believin'
Girl, you gotta go on believin'
(Boy), you gotta go on believin'
You, baby you're the breathe I take
Coming for a heart in love, am I
And you, you're the heart of it all
You're the things I say and do
Am I wasting my time, hangin' around
You would be gone
But I can't help it
Ev'ry moment that I think about you
Ev'ry day and ev'ry night without you
I can't survive
Love, take away the lonely days gone by
Make it ev'ry day for you and I
Givin' me the chance to go on believin'
Girl, you gotta go on believin'
(Boy), you gotta go on believin'
La
I can't help it
Ev'ry moment that I think about you
Ev'ry day and ev'ry night, I can't survive
Love, take away the lonely days gone by
Make it ev'ry day for you and I
Giving me a chance to, help it, help it
Ev'ry moment that I think about you
Ev'ry day and night I can't survive
Love, take away the lonely days gone by (fade out)
The song "I Can't Help It" by Andy Gibb and Olivia Newton-John is a love song that narrates the feeling of being unable to stop thinking about someone. The lyrics describe the singer's deep infatuation and dependency upon the person they are singing about. The singer admits to being foolish for falling into this kind of love, but they simply can't help it. The person they are singing to is the epicenter of their world, influencing every word and action that they take. They acknowledge that they may be wasting their time by hanging around, but they just can't help it.
The chorus reflects their desperation to have this person in their life. They can't imagine living without them, and they want to be with them every day. They plead for love to take away the loneliness that they've experienced in the past and create a new reality for them to live in. They ask their love interest to continue believing in them and their feelings.
Overall, the song captures the overwhelming feeling of being in love and the complicated mix of emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I, baby what a fool I am
I am foolish for my actions and decisions regarding you
First a boy and then a man, am I
I have grown up but still struggle with matters of the heart
And you, you're the heart of it all
You are the center of my love and affection
You're the things I say and do
My words and actions are influenced by you
Am I wasting my time, hangin' around
I question whether my devotion to you is worthwhile
You would be gone
You may leave me and move on
But I can't help it
Despite my doubts, I cannot control my feelings
Ev'ry moment that I think about you
Thoughts of you consume me at all times
Ev'ry day and ev'ry night without you
I struggle to function without you by my side
I can't survive
My well-being depends on your presence and affection
Love, take away the lonely days gone by
Love can erase the sadness of past loneliness
Make it ev'ry day for you and I
Let our love be a part of every day
Givin' me the chance to go on believin'
This gives me hope to continue to believe in love
Girl, you gotta go on believin'
You too must believe in the power of love
(Boy), you gotta go on believin'
I also must keep believing in love
You, baby, you're the breathe I take
You are the air that keeps me alive
Coming for a heart in love, am I
I am seeking love with an open heart
And you, you're the heart of it all
You are the center of my love and affection
Ev'ry moment that I think about you
Thoughts of you consume me at all times
Ev'ry day and ev'ry night without you
I struggle to function without you by my side
la.....
The sound of the music continues without lyrics
Giving me a chance to, help it, help it
Love gives me the opportunity to improve my situation
Ev'ry moment that I think about you
Thoughts of you consume me at all times
Ev'ry day and night I can't survive
I struggle to function without you at all times
Love, take away the lonely days gone by (fade out)
Love can erase the sadness of past loneliness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Alan Gibb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sunstarburst
Andy Gibb and
Olivia Newton-John
are finally back together
singing this beautiful song
amongst the clouds.
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Long may she R.i.p.
Condolences & Prayers to her
Family.
@sandraruckel662
This makes me so, sad because I long for the 70s and 80s The Bee Gees and Andy Gibb were like the soundtrack of my life. Just imagine what he could have accomplished had he lived. Im so thankful that we still have Barry, but it will never be the same. The sweetness that once existed is forever gone
@KarlaElaine100
By far...the best of Andy’s duets were with Olivia! Their voices blended just beautifully together!
@jodihammond4613
Same exact vibrato. Yes!
@thegreatestcrashbandicootf8864
Their duet 'Rest Your Love On Me' sounds good too.
@phyllisdaniels110
God.bless.you.both
@aliciaalcantar8719
Now they are sharing their gift in Heaven. Too Much Heaven
@Lostlove1930
Yes and nope. Like it or not the one with Victoria Principal was way much better than three rest of the duets.
@gigidayz6936
Now they can sing together again. Rest in peace, beautiful Livvy.
@MrWierchawsky
What a pretty and adorable woman ,hello my darling ?
@emiliocaunedo4216
Now they are singing together in heaven.
R.I.P. Livvy (08-08-22).