Isabel
Callalily Lyrics


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I.
I understand
Why you can't hold
My hand
But it hurts me
More
Everytime I see you
Walk out the
Door

Chorus:
I love you and you love me too
But why can't they understand,
Why can't they understand
For us it's right
But for them it's wrong

II.
Everythings unfair for us
I'm here and you are there
But I can't even see u

Chorus:
I love you and you love me too
But why can't they understand,
Why can't they understand
For us it's right
But for them it's wrong

Refrain:
I know it's hard,
But your my happiness
I know it's hard,
But your still there

Chorus:
I love you and you love me too
But why can't they understand,
Why can't they understand
For us it's right
But for them it's wrong

ChorusII:
I lpve you and you love me too
Why can't they understands2x
I love you and you love me too




Still they can't understand2x
(Repeat chorus I)

Overall Meaning

The song "Isabel" by Callalily is about the struggles of a couple who are in love but are faced with opposition from others who do not approve of their relationship. The singer in the song expresses his frustration about not being able to hold his partner's hand and not being able to see her, all because of the disapproval of others. Despite the challenges, the singer reassures his partner that she is his happiness and he will always be there for her.


The lyrics evoke feelings of sadness and pain caused by the external pressures that are placed on the relationship. The couple's love for each other is undeniable, however, societal norms and expectations prevent them from being together. The repetition of the line "I love you and you love me too, but why can't they understand" emphasizes the unfairness of the situation and the frustration that comes with it.


Overall, the song Isabel by Callalily portrays the universal theme of love versus societal expectations, and how two people in love can face challenges and obstacles from the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

I understand
I comprehend why this cannot be


Why you can't hold
Why we cannot be together physically


My hand
Hold each other’s hand


But it hurts me
The pain of it makes it tough


More
It gets worse as time passes


Everytime I see you
At every instance of seeing you


Walk out the
Leave from my sight


Door
Through that door


Chorus
Love is pure, but family and society are not accepting of it


Everythings unfair for us
The world is against us


I'm here and you are there
We are physically apart


But I can't even see u
Unable to meet or even lay eyes on each other


Refrain
Despite the challenges, you bring joy and happiness to my life


I know it's hard
The struggle is real


But your my happiness
You bring meaning and positivity to my life


But your still there
Even though we are apart, our feelings haven't changed


ChorusII
The love is still there, but the lack of acceptance from others is tough


I lpve you and you love me too
The love is mutual and true


Why can't they understands2x
Why can't they see what we see?


Still they can't understand2x
Even after all this time, they still can't accept our love


Repeat chorus I
Love is true, but societal norms and rules cannot accept it




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Comments from YouTube:

joema sequera

I understand
Why you can't hold my hand
But it hurts me more
Every time I see you
Walk out the door
I love you and you love me too
Why can't they understand,
For us it's right
But for them it's wrong
Oh no… Oh no…
Every things unfair for us, for us
I'm here and you are there
But I can't even see you stare
I know it's hard,
But your my happiness
I know it's hard,
But your still here…
I love you and you love me too
Why can't they understands
I love you and you love me too
Still they can't understand...;(

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