By her third album in 1990, Anything Is Possible, Gibson’s chart fortunes were diminishing; only the lead single, the album’s title track, made any headway, peaking at #26. It would be her final U.S. top 40 entry. She shed the wholesome teen image for 1993’s Body, Mind, Soul, and later appeared in a Playboy magazine pictorial. Despite her diminished profile, another seven albums followed between 1995 and 2022. In 2006, she reached # 24 on the U.S. adult contemporary chart with "Say Goodbye,” a duet with Jordan Knight. Gibson has also had starring roles on Broadway and touring musicals, including playing Eponine in Les Misérables and Sandy in Grease, as well as television and independent film work.
I Can't
Debbie Gibson Lyrics
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[Hello beautiful/gorgeous]
Ca va ce soir?
[How are you this evening?]
Je crois que tu es absoluement jolie.
[I think you're positively beautiful]
see'est nous tout seul ce soir
[We're alone tonight]
[And I want to be with you]
Ca see'est "cool"
[That's "cool"]
The writing's on the wall
And the words it spells aren't very nice
Although I'm me, you're you
I've been down that road once or twice
And it's ended in disaster
And someone's heart always breaks
But, I cannot help but wonder
'bout the love that we might make
CHORUS:
I should walk away from you now
Should just turn right around
Should say I'm never gonna fall for you
But I can't
I've counseled many peers
In situations milder than this
And my advice to them
Was at all costs avoid that first kiss
But we've waltzed in dreams already
And I never could tell lies
And I can't resist the wonder
That is there behind those eyes
CHORUS
Dangerous as it may be
I want to dance this dance
Let the world take me baby
But not before I take this chance
I've told your heart good-bye
So why does mine refuse to hear?
I've pondered what and why
I tremble when you are near
You're the drink that makes me thirsty
But I crave you just the same
CHORUS
Oh,
I should say I'm never gonna fall for you
but I can't
These lyrics are from Debbie Gibson's song "I Can't". The first few lines are spoken in French, a romantic language often associated with love and desire. The singer is telling someone that they look beautiful and that they want to be alone with them. The next lines, sung in English, reveal that the singer has been down a similar road before, and that someone always gets hurt in the end. Yet, the singer cannot help wondering about the potential love they could make with this person. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer should walk away, but they can't resist the temptation of love.
The second verse reveals that the singer has given advice to others in similar situations, but they themselves cannot resist the temptation of their feelings. The singer acknowledges that love can be dangerous, but they are willing to take the chance to be with this person. The third verse reveals that the singer has tried to deny their feelings and walk away, but their heart cannot seem to let go. The song ends with the repeated idea that the singer cannot help but fall in love with this person.
Line by Line Meaning
The writing's on the wall
It's obvious what will happen
And the words it spells aren't very nice
The outcome won't be good
Although I'm me, you're you
We are different people
I've been down that road once or twice
I have experience in situations like this
And it's ended in disaster
It didn't work out well before
And someone's heart always breaks
Someone always gets hurt
But, I cannot help but wonder
I can't stop thinking about
'bout the love that we might make
The potential for love between us
I should walk away from you now
I know I should leave
Should just turn right around
I should go back where I came from
Should say I'm never gonna fall for you
I should declare I won't fall in love with you
But I can't
I can't resist my feelings for you
I've counseled many peers
I have advised others
In situations milder than this
In less complicated situations
And my advice to them
My recommendation for them
Was at all costs avoid that first kiss
To avoid taking that first step
But we've waltzed in dreams already
We've imagined being together
And I never could tell lies
I can't pretend
And I can't resist the wonder
I can't resist the feeling of mystery
That is there behind those eyes
That I sense in your eyes
Dangerous as it may be
It may be risky
I want to dance this dance
I want to take this chance
Let the world take me baby
I will risk everything
But not before I take this chance
But first, I need to take this risk
I've told your heart good-bye
I've tried to let you go
So why does mine refuse to hear?
Why can't I move on too?
I've pondered what and why
I've thought a lot
I tremble when you are near
I can't control my feelings
You're the drink that makes me thirsty
You're what I desire and can't resist
But I crave you just the same
But I still want you
Oh,
I should say I'm never gonna fall for you
I should declare I won't fall in love with you
but I can't
But I can't resist my feelings for you
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