I Can't Help
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 is a sincere and heartfelt ode to a loved one who is the center of his world. The lyrics begin with Andy acknowledging his own foolishness for not fully comprehending the gravity of his feelings, and then segue into a recognition of the great importance of his loved one to him, as she plays a role in everything he thinks, says, and does. He expresses a fear of losing her and a sense of urgency in making things work between them. The chorus repetitively emphasizes how Andy cannot survive without her and implores her to keep believing in their love.
Through the lyrics, Andy Gibb captures the feeling of being truly in love, and the fear and uncertainty that comes with it. He puts into words the sense of hopelessness one can feel when faced with the possibility of losing the person they love. Yet, despite his doubts and fears, he remains steadfast, unable to help but hold onto his love and his hope.
Overall, "I Can't Help It" is a beautiful and emotional love song, with lyrics that express a deep and authentic love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I , baby what a fool I am
I realize I've made foolish decisions
First a boy and then a man , am I
I've grown up, but still make mistakes
And you , you're the heart of it all
You're central to my life
You're the things I say and do
My actions and words are motivated by you
Am I wasting my time , hangin' around
I wonder if my time is being wasted by staying around
You would be gone
You may leave me one day
But I can't help it
I can't control my feelings for you
Ev'ry moment that I think about you
You're constantly on my mind
Ev'ry day and ev'ry night without you
I struggle to get by without you
I can't survive
I feel like I can't go on without you
Love , take away the lonely days gone by
I hope love will cure my past loneliness
Make it ev'ry day for you and I
I want to make every day special for both of us
Givin' me the chance to go on believin'
I hope for a chance to continue believing in our love
Girl , you gotta go on believin' (Boy), you gotta go on believin'
We both need to keep believing in each other and in our love
You , baby you're the breathe I take
You're the air I breathe, the most important thing to me
Coming for a heart in love , am I
I come with a loving heart
la.....
Giving me a chance to , help it , help it
I hope for a chance to control my feelings
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 Andyâs 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).