Can't Hide Love
Carmen Mc Rae Lyrics
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You want my love and you can't deny
You know it's good, but you try to hide
You turn down love like it's really bad
You can't give what you never had
Well bless your soul, you can fool a few (hey ay)
But, I know the truth and so do you
You can't hide love,
But I betcha (uh) betcha (betcha)
You can't hide longer
Well I betcha (well I betcha)
You can't hide feeling inside
You can't pretend there's nothing there
Girl, I look in your eyes, I see you care
So why not stop trying to run and hide
You won't find out, if you never try
You can't hide love
But I betcha (uh) betcha (betcha)
You want my love well I betcha (well I betcha)
You can't hide feeling inside
Can you found the time for kissin'
Can you find the time to listen
Life found the time to bug you
Can you find the time for blessing (hey ay)
Ah aha aha
In Carmen McRae's song "Can't Hide Love," the lyrics speak to a person who is hiding their feelings of love and trying to deny their true emotions. The singer acknowledges that the person may be fooling a few people, but ultimately, they cannot hide their true feelings. The lyrics suggest that the person should not be afraid to open up and try to pursue love. The singer also questions why the person is so hesitant to show their feelings and encourages them to stop trying to run away from their emotions.
The song's lyrics are a plea for honesty and vulnerability in relationships. The singer is saying that it's okay to be open and express love, that trying to hide it will only make things more difficult. The “Can’t Hide Love” is a message that love is something that should be celebrated and not hidden.
Overall, the song encourages the listener to be honest with themselves and others about their feelings. It's a reminder that love should not be hidden or denied, but embraced and pursued.
Line by Line Meaning
You want my love and you can't deny
You desire my affection, and it is something you cannot deny or suppress.
You know it's good, but you try to hide
You recognize that my love is beneficial, but you attempt to conceal your admiration.
You turn down love like it's really bad
You reject love as if it is something harmful or negative.
You can't give what you never had
You are unable to offer love to others because you have yet to experience it yourself.
Well bless your soul, you can fool a few (hey ay)
It is admirable that you are capable of deceiving some individuals about your true feelings.
But, I know the truth and so do you
Both you and I are aware of the veracity of your emotions.
You can't hide love,
It is impossible to conceal the romantic attraction one feels towards another.
But I betcha (uh) betcha (betcha)
I am confident that my statement is true.
You can't hide longer
Your character cannot hide your loving feelings forever.
Well I betcha (well I betcha)
I am confident that you will acknowledge your feelings eventually.
You can't hide feeling inside
The emotions you somberly keep hidden will inevitably manifest themselves and become known.
You can't pretend there's nothing there
You cannot act as though there is no sentiment or attraction towards me.
Girl, I look in your eyes, I see you care
When I peer into your eyes, I am able to recognize your feelings of affection for me.
So why not stop trying to run and hide
Why do you not pause your attempts to evade and obscure your emotions?
You won't find out, if you never try
You will not discover the outcome of romantic pursuit without making an effort to do so.
You want my love well I betcha (well I betcha)
I am sure you desire my love.
Can you found the time for kissin'
Do you have the time to engage in romantic matters?
Can you find the time to listen
Can you spare a moment to hear me out?
Life found the time to bug you
Life has found a way to trouble and vex you.
Can you find the time for blessing (hey ay)
Can you set aside time to partake in enjoyable and favorable experiences with me?
Ah aha aha
Various vocalizations with no relevant meaning.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SKIP SCARBOROUGH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Felipe de J. Cervera
What a wonderful cover...got goosebumps!
Kea R
I love both EWF, Carmen's, and Creative Sources version 💗. Only a musically inclined person can totally dig this...you know...like get it. 70's as hell 💜.
Eugene McGirt
Kea Ransom Indeed, all versions are great and different.
Pipes 71
This is actually my favourite version,she sounds like she drunk 2 white rum before doing the vocal but always loved this version
Deniue Music
dunno.. find the Jaye P. Morgan version pretty hard to crack
PrAnG2000
Creatives's version is my favourite, but Jimmy Smith's version comes a close second.
Alexandra Oliveros
Beautiful voice!
I love it!
Stephanie
Sang Carmen!!! Love it!!!
Artless
That synth chorus at the end is killing it! Awesome.
Leki Jolo
The scat at the end is everything! Carmen McRae's interpretation of songs is really what set her apart. She could take a top 40 of any era and turn it into a whole entire different song with the same lyrics. Rest well queen, your interpretation skills are sorely missed in a generation of mostly trash music.