Hart became an instant hit with his rebellious looks, and his first album released in 1983 First Offense, featuring the hit song Sunglasses at Night. The album sold well in both Canada and the United States. The follow-up album was Boy in the Box in 1985, another very successful album featuring the song Never Surrender, which would be his highest-charting single. Hart would continue to record music, but his commercial success was significantly reduced after Box.
Today, Hart lives in the Bahamas with his wife, musician Julie Masse, and their four children.
Can't Help Falling In Love
Corey Hart Lyrics
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But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Take my hand, take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand, take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you
For I can't help falling in love with you
Corey Hart's rendition of Can't Help Falling in Love speaks of a love that is almost inevitable. The lyrics feature a man, who seemingly recognises the world's advice on love - “Wise men say only fools rush in” - but still finds himself falling in love with his partner. He contemplates the possibility of staying with his partner, acknowledging the risk that such a decision might be. The song is about surrendering oneself completely to love - “Take my hand, take my whole life too…” - and emotions that are simply impossible to resist - “For I can't help falling in love with you”.
The song's opening line is a reference to Shakespeare's play "Julius Caesar". In Act 4, Scene 3, Cassius says to Brutus, "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars / But in ourselves, that we are underlings."
Can't Help Falling in Love was not written by Corey Hart. It was already a popular song when he recorded his version in 1990. The original was written by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore, and George David Weiss and was released by Elvis Presley in 1961.
Hart's version of the song was a hit; it peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and reached the top 10 in Canada.
The backing track for the song features a string arrangement that was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London.
The song has been featured in numerous films like "Lilo & Stitch," "Blue Hawaii," and "Crazy Rich Asians."
In 1993, a group of musicians, including Bono and Phil Collins, recorded a version of "Can't Help Falling in Love" for the "Red Hot + Dance" charity album.
The song has been covered by several artists over the years, including UB40, Andrea Bocelli, and A-Teens.
The music video for the song features Hart performing on a stage with a full band and string section.
In 2002, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Chords:
C Em Am F C G Am F C
Verse 1:
C Em Am F
Wise men say, only fools rush in
C G Am F C G
But I can't help falling in love with you
C Em Am F
Shall I stay, would it be a sin?
C G Am F C
If I can't help falling in love with you
Chorus:
C Em Am F
Like a river flows, surely to the sea
C G Am F
Darling, so it goes, some things are meant to be
C Em Am F
Take my hand, take my whole life too
C G Am F C
For I can't help falling in love with you
Verse 2:
C Em Am F
Like a river flows, surely to the sea
C G Am F C G
But darling, so it goes, some things are meant to be
C Em Am F
Take my hand, take my whole life too
C G Am F C
For I can't help falling in love with you
Chorus:
C Em Am F
Like a river flows, surely to the sea
C G Am F
Darling, so it goes, some things are meant to be
C Em Am F
Take my hand, take my whole life too
C G Am F C
For I can't help falling in love with you
Outro:
C G Am F C
For I can't help falling in love with you
Line by Line Meaning
Wise men say only fools rush in
Some wise people believe that rushing into love is foolish behavior.
But I can't help falling in love with you
Despite the wise advice, the singer cannot control their feelings and has fallen in love with the person.
Shall I stay
The singer is questioning whether they should continue their pursuit of the person they love.
Would it be a sin
The artist is concerned that their love for this person might be viewed as immoral or wrong by others.
If I can't help falling in love with you
The artist cannot control or suppress their feelings for the person, even if it might be viewed as wrong by others.
Like a river flows surely to the sea
The natural course of a river always leads it to the sea, just as the singer's feelings for the person are unavoidable.
Darling so it goes
This is the way things always happen; the singer's love for the person is simply a part of the natural course of life.
Some things are meant to be
The artist believes that certain things, like their love for the person, are destined or fated to happen.
Take my hand, take my whole life too
The artist is willing to give everything they have, including their life, to be with the person they love.
For I can't help falling in love with you
The artist reiterates that their love for the person is uncontrollable and inevitable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: George Weiss, Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@malakib1998
My brother's wedding song by one of his favorite male solo artists of the 80's. I absolutely love all 3 versions: Elvis Presley, UB40, and Corey Hart. The lyrics hold so much depth and meaning for me.
"DARLING so it goes
Some things are meant to be
TAKE MY HAND, TAKE MY
WHOLE LIFE TOO
FOR I CAN'T HELP FALLING
IN LOVE WITH YOU."
(Songwriters: George David Weiss / Hugo E Peretti / Luigi Creatore)
@mrmvmn69
Elvis is the King. But Corey knocked this out of the park. Best re-make ever.
@philipperejean9709
its good but plenty of better covers.. (remakes are movies)
@rnise1961
My sentiments exactly. This cover is even better
@Vprb68618
Chris Isaac also did this song very beautiful 😊
@kirdomz6107
best version for me,it brings back my childhood memories...
@vonalysongreg2780
man this cover is my first exposure to this song and still considers this to be my favourite among all versions
@sergiomonton8284
The best version of Can't help falling in love ever...
@user-jw4ut4ju1o
80’s世代ですが自分の中では当時よく聴いたこのバージョンが一番好きです。
@kenwagler4523
The Best version of this song Ive EVER heard!!!
@garycarr3857
1986