I Can Tell
BBMak Lyrics
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Like you always used to
But differently
We can smile to hide the shame
Here in the pouring rain
Waiting for the sun
I'm crying all alone
You have done your best to see it through
But, oh, baby
I can tell
By the way that you love me
Oh, I can tell
That the fire is burning out
Oh, baby, I can tell
By the way that you hold me
Oh, I can tell
That the fire is burning out
Moving down an open road
Asking our hearts for direction
Cause were so close
I can see the faded signs
Leading to the same destination
But you're not there
We're dancing to the music
That ended long ago
You've done everything that you can do
But, oh, baby
I can tell
By the way that you love me
Oh, I can tell
That the fire is burning out
Oh, baby, I can tell
By the way that you hold me
Oh, I can tell
That the fire is burning out
Oh I, oh I, oh I, oh I, oh I, oh I, oh I, oh I
My heart is in the wind
Drifting over you
I've done everything that I can do
Oh, baby, I can tell
By the way that you love me
Oh, I can tell
That the fire is burning out
Oh, baby, I can tell
By the way that you hold me
Oh, I can tell
That the fire is burning
Fire is burning out
I can tell
By the way that you love me
I can tell
That the fire is burning out
I can tell
By the way that you hold me
I can tell
That the fire is burning out [Repeat]
The lyrics of BBMak's song "I Can Tell" express the feelings of a person who is beginning to realize that the fire in their relationship is slowly burning out. The song starts with the image of the person feeling the way their partner touches their face, like they used to in the past, but differently now. The lines "We can smile to hide the shame, here in the pouring rain, waiting for the sun" suggest that, despite being aware of the fading emotions, both partners are struggling to hold onto the relationship and are waiting for a change to rekindle the fire.
The lyrics also seem to convey feelings of sadness and disappointment. The lines "Moving down an open road, asking our hearts for direction, 'cause we're so close, I can see the faded signs leading to the same destination, but you're not there" suggest that the person still wants to be with their partner, but they are feeling the distance between them. The chorus, with lines such as "I can tell that the fire is burning out," further emphasizes the realization of the fading passion.
Overall, "I Can Tell" is a song about realizing that a relationship is losing its spark, yet the person is still holding onto it, hoping for a change. The song's lyrics are not only relatable but also show the band's ability to express complex emotions through their music.
Line by Line Meaning
It's in the way you caress my face
Your touch, even though it's familiar, is different from before.
Like you always used to
But somehow, it's still reminiscent of how you used to touch me before.
We can smile to hide the shame
We're trying to mask the feelings of guilt and embarrassment that come with knowing that something's gone wrong.
Here in the pouring rain
Even the weather seems to reflect the sadness and disappointment that we're feeling.
Waiting for the sun
We're hoping things will get better soon, and we'll be able to see things more clearly.
I'm crying all alone
Even when I'm next to you, I feel like I'm the only one feeling this way.
Standing next to you
Physically, I'm here with you, but emotionally, I'm on my own.
You have done your best to see it through
You've tried your hardest to make things work, but things just aren't the same anymore.
But, oh, baby
Despite all of this, I still care for you deeply.
Moving down an open road
We're on a journey together, but we're not quite sure where it's leading us.
Asking our hearts for direction
We're relying on our emotions to guide us, but we're not sure we can trust them anymore.
Cause were so close
Despite our struggles, we're still together, and we're trying to make it work.
I can see the faded signs
Although things are unclear, there are still indications of where we've been, and where we're going.
Leading to the same destination
Even though we're struggling, we're still on the same path, and we're trying to make our way through together.
But you're not there
Despite being together physically, emotionally we're not really connecting at this point.
We're dancing to the music
We're trying to make things work, even when it seems like everything's fallen apart.
That ended long ago
The love that once brought us together feels like it's slipped away.
You've done everything that you can do
Despite our struggles, you're still trying to make things better, and I appreciate that.
My heart is in the wind
My emotions are all over the place and I'm finding it difficult to stay grounded.
Drifting over you
My feelings for you are still strong, but they're starting to feel disconnected from reality.
Oh I, oh I, oh I, oh I, oh I, oh I, oh I, oh I
This line seems to be more of a vocal riff rather than a line with a specific meaning.
That the fire is burning out
Our love is fading, and we're both becoming aware of it.
Lyrics © Regard Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JAMES D. GASS, ROBIN A. THICKE
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