Can't Help Myself
Braaten Lyrics
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You know that I love you
I can't help myself
I love you and nobody else
In and out my life
You come and you go
Leaving just your picture behind
When you snap your finger or wink your eye
I come a-running to you
I'm tied to your apron strings
And there's nothing that I can do
Can't help myself
No, I can't help myself
Sugar pie, honey bunch
I'm weaker than a man should be
I can't help myself
I'm a fool in love, you see
Wanna tell you I don't love you
Tell you that we're through and I try
Every time I see your face
I get all choked up inside
When I call your name
Girl, it starts the flame
Burning in my heart, tearing it all apart
No matter how I try, my love I cannot hide
'Cause sugar pie, honey bunch
You know that I'm waiting for you
Can't help myself
I love you and nobody else
Sugar pie, honey bunch
I'd do anything you ask me to
Can't help myself
I want you and nobody else
Sugar pie, honey bunch
You know that I love you
I can't help myself
No, I can't help myself
The lyrics of Braaten's song "Can't Help Myself" express the overpowering and irresistible love that the singer has for someone. The term "sugar pie, honey bunch" is a term of endearment used to express affection. The singer acknowledges that they are deeply in love with this person and that no one else compares to them. They confess that whenever this person enters and exits their life, they are left with only a picture to hold onto, which they kiss obsessively. The mere gesture of the person snapping their finger or winking their eye is enough to make the singer come running to them. They feel completely tied to this person's influence and control, metaphorically represented by being "tied to your apron strings."
Despite recognizing the intensity of their love and feeling like a fool for being so consumed by it, the singer is unable to resist their feelings. They admit that they are weaker than they should be and unable to control their emotions. Every time they see the person's face, they are overwhelmed with emotions and become choked up inside. They try to convince themselves that they don't love this person and should move on, but their love is too strong to hide.
Ultimately, the singer professes their unwavering commitment and devotion to this person, stating that they are waiting for them and that they want them and nobody else. The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness and vulnerability, as the singer cannot control or deny their love, regardless of the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Sugar pie, honey bunch
My beloved, sweet as pie and honey
You know that I love you
You are aware of my deep affection for you
I can't help myself
I am unable to resist my feelings
I love you and nobody else
My love is exclusive to you
In and out my life
You enter and leave my life frequently
You come and you go
Your presence is transient
Leaving just your picture behind
Only a photograph remains after you depart
And I kissed it a thousand times
I have kissed it countless times, longing for you
When you snap your finger or wink your eye
Whenever you beckon or flirt with me
I come a-running to you
I rush to your side without hesitation
I'm tied to your apron strings
I am bound to your influence and control
And there's nothing that I can do
I am helpless in resisting your power over me
No, I can't help myself
Truly, I cannot resist
I'm weaker than a man should be
My strength and willpower falter compared to societal expectations
I'm a fool in love, you see
I am foolishly infatuated, it is evident
Wanna tell you I don't love you
I desire to express that I no longer love you
Tell you that we're through and I try
Attempt to convey that our relationship is over
Every time I see your face
Whenever I catch a glimpse of your visage
I get all choked up inside
Emotions overwhelm me, causing internal distress
When I call your name
Upon uttering your name
Girl, it starts the flame
Sweetheart, it ignites the fire of desire
Burning in my heart, tearing it all apart
Consuming my heart, causing great anguish
No matter how I try, my love I cannot hide
Despite my attempts, I am unable to conceal my love
You know that I'm waiting for you
You are aware that I am patiently anticipating your presence
I'd do anything you ask me to
I am willing to fulfill any request you make of me
I want you and nobody else
I desire you exclusively, with no one else in mind
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Jr. Holland, Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland
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