I Cant Help It
Andy Gibb & Olivia Newton John Lyrics


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Oh, I, baby what a fool I am
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 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'

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)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Andy Gibb & Olivia Newton-John's song "I Can't Help It" express the purest form of devotion towards someone you love. The song talks about how the person singing, who is a boy turning into a man, can't help but think of the woman he loves every moment of every day. He considers her to be the heart of everything he does and says, and he can't survive without her. Even though he might be wasting his time clinging on to her, he can't help himself.


The singer recognizes that his love interest is the breath he takes and that he is coming from a heart full of love. He believes she is the one person who gives him a chance to keep believing and that he can't help but love her. The song simultaneously celebrates love and heartache, as the singer is constantly in agony from loving someone so deeply.


Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of true love and how it can be all-encompassing, causing pain yet providing hope and inspiration.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, I, baby what a fool I am
I am foolish for being in love with you.


First a boy and then a man, am I
I have grown from being a boy to a man, but my love for you stays the same.


And you, you're the heart of it all
You are the center of my world.


You're the things I say and do
My love for you affects everything I say and do.


Am I wasting my time, hangin' around
I wonder if I am wasting my time waiting for you.


You would be gone
You could leave me at any time.


But I can't help it
I cannot control my love for you.


Ev'ry moment that I think about you
I constantly think about you.


Ev'ry day and ev'ry night without you
I miss you every moment of every day and night that we are apart.


I can't survive
Being away from you is unbearable.


Love, take away the lonely days gone by
My love for you can take away my lonely days.


Make it ev'ry day for you and I
I want to make every day special for us.


Givin' me the chance to go on believin'
Your love gives me hope and makes me believe that we can be together.


Girl, you gotta go on believin'
Keep believing in our love, even when things get tough.


(Boy), you gotta go on believin'
I must also keep believing in our love and hold on to hope.


You, baby you're the breathe I take
You are the air that I breathe.


Coming for a heart in love, am I
I am seeking love with my whole heart.


La
A non-verbal sound used for emphasis.


Giving me a chance to, help it, help it
Your love gives me the strength to keep going.


Ev'ry moment that I think about you
I am constantly thinking about you.


Ev'ry day and night I can't survive
Being away from you is unbearable.


Love, take away the lonely days gone by (fade out)
My love for you can take away the loneliness from the past and make our future brighter.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Alan Gibb

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@sunstarburst

Andy Gibb and
Olivia Newton-John
are finally back together
singing this beautiful song
amongst the clouds.
-----------------------------------------------
Long may she R.i.p.
Condolences & Prayers to her
Family.



All comments from YouTube:

@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.

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@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).

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