You Can't Hurry Love
Bossa A.M. Lyrics
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What
And they don't have a clue
Who
They'll fall in love and here's the bottom line
Our trio's down to two
Oh
There's magic everywhere
And with all this romantic atmosphere
Disaster's in the air
Can you feel the love tonight
The peace the evening brings
The world for once in perfect harmony
With all its living things
So many things to tell her
But how to make her see
The truth about my past, impossible
She'd turn away from me
He's holding back, he's hiding
But what, I can't decide
Why won't he be the king I know he is?
The king I see inside?
Can you feel the love tonight?
The peace the evening brings
The world, for once, in perfect harmony
With all its living things
Can you feel the love tonight?
You needn't look too far
Stealing through the night's uncertainties
Love is where they are
And if he falls in love tonight
It can be assumed
His carefree days with us are history
In short, our pal is doomed
The lyrics of Bossa A.M.'s song You Can't Hurry Love, although reminiscent of Disney's The Lion King, actually discuss a completely different topic: love and its uncertain nature. The first stanza suggests an observation of two people falling in love while no one else can see it coming. The second stanza sets a romantic atmosphere, but introduces the idea of potential disaster. The chorus then poses the question of whether the listener can feel the love in the air, but adds a twist by suggesting that love also brings uncertainty.
The following verse reveals that the singer has something to tell their love interest, but they fear it could ruin their relationship. It is clear they are conflicted and struggling to come to terms with their past. Meanwhile, the singer is also observing someone else holding back, but they can't quite figure out why. They wish this person would open up and be their true self. The chorus then repeats, with the added notion that love is where the uncertainty lies.
Finally, the last stanza suggests that if someone falls in love, change is inevitable. The listener is made to believe that this person will no longer be around, as they will be spending all their time with their new love. The song overall highlights the ups and downs of love, the fear of vulnerability, and the uncertain future it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see what's happening
I've noticed what's going on
And they don't have a clue
But the people involved don't realize it
They'll fall in love and here's the bottom line
They will become enamored and that's the end result
Our trio's down to two
The original group of three is now reduced to two people
The sweet caress of twilight
The pleasant feeling of the end of the day
There's magic everywhere
Everywhere there's a feeling of enchantment
And with all this romantic atmosphere
Despite the lovely setting
Disaster's in the air
Something terrible could occur
Can you feel the love tonight
Do you sense a budding romance at this time of day
The peace the evening brings
The calmness which comes at night
The world for once in perfect harmony
The planet, for one brief instant, is in a state of flawless concord
With all its living things
Including everything that inhabits the world
So many things to tell her
There are numerous things one wants to communicate to her
But how to make her see
Figuring out how to make her understand is the issue
The truth about my past, impossible
Revealing the veracity of my history is implausible
She'd turn away from me
If she discovered the truth, she would abandon me
He's holding back, he's hiding
He's concealing something, he's being reserved
But what, I can't decide
I'm not sure what it is that he's trying to hide
Why won't he be the king I know he is?
I don't comprehend why he isn't willing to be the leader I believe he can be
The king I see inside?
The monarch that I recognize is within him
You needn't look too far
You don't have to go very far
Stealing through the night's uncertainties
Sneaking through the unpredictability of the night
Love is where they are
Love is present wherever they happen to go
And if he falls in love tonight
And if he happens to fall in love today
It can be assumed
It's logical to presume
His carefree days with us are history
His easygoing days with us are over
In short, our pal is doomed
In conclusion, our friend is in trouble
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Elton John, Tim Rice
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