He had a big hit with the classic ' You Cant Hide Your Love ' in 1982 before slipping from view.
You Can't Hide
David Joseph Lyrics
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Can't take my eyes off of you
You'd be like Heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God I'm alive
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
There's nothing else to compare
The sight of you leaves me weak
There are no words left to speak
But if you feel like I feel
Please let me know that it's real
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
I need you, baby, and if it's quite alright
I need you, baby, to warm a lonely night
I love you, baby, trust in me when I say
Oh, pretty baby, don't bring me down, I pray
Oh, pretty baby, now that I found you, stay
And let me love you, baby, let me love you
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off of you
You'd be like Heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God I'm alive
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
I need you, baby, and if it's quite alright
I need you, baby, to warm a lonely night
I love you, baby, trust in me when I say
Oh, pretty baby, don't let me down, I pray
Oh, pretty baby, now that I found you, stay
And let me love you, baby, let me love
"You Can't Hide" by David Joseph is a love song that describes the overwhelming emotions that come with seeing someone who is simply too good to be true. The singer expresses his admiration for the object of his affection, stating that he can't take his eyes off her and that she would be like heaven to touch. He acknowledges that his gaze may seem intense, but he is unable to stop himself from staring because there's nothing else to compare with the sight of her. He also asks the person if they feel the same way about him and to let him know it's real if they do.
The second verse of the song starts with the singer expressing his need for the person, but assuring them that he won't bring them down. He says he has found love and he thanks God for it, highlighting the importance of the encounter with the person he's singing to. He repeats the chorus again, emphasizing that he can't take his eyes off her and that he needs her.
Overall, the song is a simple yet powerful declaration of love. It focuses on the overwhelming emotions that come with finding someone who is seemingly perfect and the need to be close to them. The vocalist's intense feelings are emphasized through their repetition of "you're just too good to be true" and the chorus, which is repeated multiple times throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You're just too good to be true
I can hardly believe how amazing you are
Can't take my eyes off of you
I can't stop looking at you
You'd be like Heaven to touch
Touching you would feel like paradise
I wanna hold you so much
I really want to embrace you
At long last love has arrived
Finally, I have found love
And I thank God I'm alive
I feel incredibly grateful to be alive and experiencing love
Pardon the way that I stare
I'm sorry if I seem too fixated on you
There's nothing else to compare
You are incomparable to anyone or anything else
The sight of you leaves me weak
You have such a strong effect on me, it's overwhelming
There are no words left to speak
I am speechless around you
But if you feel like I feel
If you have similar feelings for me as I do for you
Please let me know that it's real
Please confirm that our love is genuine
I need you, baby, and if it's quite alright
I really need you, and if it's okay with you
I need you, baby, to warm a lonely night
I need you to keep me company on lonely nights
I love you, baby, trust in me when I say
I love you, and you can trust me when I say
Oh, pretty baby, don't bring me down, I pray
Please don't disappoint me or break my heart
Oh, pretty baby, now that I found you, stay
Now that I have found you, please stay with me
And let me love you, baby, let me love you
Let me love you with all that I am
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management, Broma 16
Written by: Bob Crewe, Robert Gaudio
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@fabi9248
And now your time has come for me
Girl your love I adore
You fill me with such ecstacy, girl
'Cause I want you for more
You can't hide your love
You can't hide your love away from me
You can't hide your love
You can't hide your love away from me
And now your time slips gently by
It's just like being alone
Our hearts and minds they're both confined
It's like being in love
You can't hide your love
You can't hide your love away from me
You can't hide your love
You can't hide your love away from me
@denisespencer6550
This song is 40 years old, and it still sounds fresh
@professormause
and a bit on the short side......
@sarahfitt1278
That intro though! .. 30 plus yrs later on, it still gives me chills.. 👣
@beverlygannon4141
Me too. I love it ❤️❤️❤️
@danieldefoe7590
I don’t know if I can find the words to explain how amazing this track is. Every single second from the intro, the bass, the groove, the vocals are PERFECTION.
@knockshinnoch1950
A true classic track. 1983, the tail end of the disco era and into the Boogie period. It still sounds so good almost 40 years later.
@UBZUKki
Great times
@denisespencer6550
Most definitely
@hectormora6814
I'm a 2000s kid with an old soul & 80s music still TOPS today's music 🎶 !! This music you can dance to , sing , move without needing a style or worrying of being judged .
@beverlygannon4141
Agree 👍👍❤️