Can't Help Falling in Love
Chrissie Hynde/UB40 Lyrics
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"Only fools rush in"
But I can't help falling in love with you
Wise men say
"Only fools rush in"
But I can't help falling in love with you
Would it be a sin?
I can't help falling in love with you
As a river flows
Gently to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things were meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life, too
I can't help falling in love with you
As a river flows
Gently to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things were meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life, too
I can't help falling in love with you
I can't help falling in love with you
I can't help falling in love with you
I can't help falling in love with you
The lyrics of the song "Can't Help Falling In Love" is a classic love song about falling in love despite knowing the risks of being hurt. It starts with the words "Wise men say, only fools rush in" which means that people who fall in love too quickly could be seen as foolish as they are not taking time to consider the potential risks or consequences of their actions. However, the singer admits that he/she cannot help but fall in love with the person he/she is addressing in the song.
The song goes on to express the dilemma of whether to stay in love or not. The lines "Shall I stay? Would it be a sin?" reveals that the person is aware of the potential consequences of continuing with the relationship, but is still willing to take the risk. The line "Take my hand, take my whole life too" shows a willingness to offer everything to the person they love.
The lyric also compares the love between the two individuals to a river flowing to the sea, indicating that the love flows naturally and there is nothing contrived about it. The repetition of lines re-enforces the fact that the singer is firmly in love and cannot help it. The song ultimately expresses a sense of fulfillment that the singer found the perfect person for them and how they cannot help loving them.
Line by Line Meaning
Wise men say
It is said by wise people that
"Only fools rush in"
Only those who lack good judgment and caution act hastily and impulsively
But I can't help falling in love with you
Despite this advice, I cannot stop myself from developing romantic feelings for you
Shall I stay?
Should I continue to pursue this relationship?
Would it be a sin?
Is it morally wrong or offensive to do so?
I can't help falling in love with you
Despite potential risks, I cannot help but be drawn to you romantically
As a river flows
Just like the motion of a river
Gently to the sea
Smoothly and slowly towards the ocean
Darling, so it goes
This is just how things happen, my love
Some things were meant to be
Certain things in life are destined or fated to happen
Take my hand
Please hold my hand
Take my whole life, too
I am willing to give you everything I have
I can't help falling in love with you
My feelings for you are too strong to resist
I can't help falling in love with you
My feelings for you are too strong to resist
I can't help falling in love with you
My feelings for you are too strong to resist
I can't help falling in love with you
My feelings for you are too strong to resist
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: George Weiss, Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Here.
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Aquí estamos, desde Ensenada, México!!
@barryjudge3417
Will never die
@rafaelfernandez725
shoutout… just saw Chrissie playing with Paul Mccartney “Oh Darling” and it sent me right away here to this master piece
@robertoswu
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@tanzagowe128
We don't look for old music . We look for memories they carry . Great song
@percynjeri399
Sure
@dianne1999
Very true
@LSingh-hu6ml
It's not called old. It's classic