Baby Can I Hold You
Boyzone Lyrics


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Sorry
Is all that you can't say
Years gone by and still
Words don't come easily
Like sorry like sorry

Forgive me
Is all that you can't say
Years gone by and still
Words don't come easily
Like forgive me forgive me

But you can say baby
Baby can I hold you tonight
Maybe if I told you the right words
At the right time you'd be mine

I love you
Is all that you can't say
Years gone by and still




Words don't come easily
Like I love you I love you

Overall Meaning

In Boyzone's song "Baby Can I Hold You" the lyrics revolve around a theme of regret and unspoken apologies. The first verse begins with "Sorry is all that you can't say" and it sets the tone for the entire song. The main protagonist of the song is struggling to express his emotions in a meaningful way to someone he loves. He acknowledges that "years gone by and still words don't come easily" which highlights the urgency of his desire to communicate his emotions. The verses continue with "forgive me", which signals the individual's inability to find the right words to convey his feelings.


The chorus is where the song's title comes into play, and the singer finally finds the right words. He asks, "Baby can I hold you tonight? Maybe if I told you the right words at the right time, you'd be mine." The chorus leans towards a more romantic tone, where the singer is hoping that physical touch might be enough to convey the emotions he's been struggling to articulate.


The final verse brings it all together with "I love you" being the words that the singer can't express. The song ends with the verse that begins with "Years gone by and still," which underscores the singer's inability to communicate his emotions over an extended period of time. The overall message of the song is one of heartache and regret; the singer is grappling with the realization that he has missed an opportunity to express his love to someone he cares for deeply.


Line by Line Meaning

Sorry
The person is unable to express regret or apologize for what they have done.


Is all that you can't say
The person is struggling to find the words to express their emotions.


Years gone by and still
Despite time passing, expressing themselves is still difficult for the person.


Words don't come easily
The person is finding it hard to articulate what they really mean.


Like sorry like sorry
The person is repeating the word 'sorry' as an example of how hard it is to express themselves.


Forgive me
The person is asking for forgiveness for their actions or words.


Like forgive me forgive me
The person is again struggling to find the words to ask for forgiveness.


But you can say baby
Despite the person's difficulty with words, they are still reaching out to their loved one.


Baby can I hold you tonight
The person is seeking physical comfort and reassurance from their loved one.


Maybe if I told you the right words
The person believes that if they can articulate their emotions correctly, their loved one will reciprocate their feelings.


At the right time you'd be mine
The person hopes that they can express their love in the perfect moment and win over their loved one.


I love you
The person's true emotions are finally revealed, even though it's difficult to say.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tracy Chapman

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