I Can't Stand It
Dee and Don Lyrics
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When you get all the love
I can't stand the pain of life
I can't even stand the shock.
But when I hear you say
That you will go away
And leave me someday
I can't stand itI can't stand it
When you stand close to me
You makes me kind of weak
And when you hold me tight
My poor heart skips a beat
And when I hear you say
That you will go away
And leave me someday
I can't stand it
When you're standin' close to me
You make me kinda weak
And when you hold me tight
My poor heart skips a beat
And when I hear you say
That you will go away
And leave me someday
I can't stand it
The lyrics of Dee and Don's song "I Can't Stand It" convey the pain and discomfort that comes along with love and life. The first two lines express their inability to tolerate the pain of love, especially when one party receives all the love. The next line refers to the pain of life that becomes unbearable for Dee and Don, leading them to feel shocking sensations.
However, the chorus describes their fear of losing their beloved. When the couple stands together, their emotions become too much to bear. Don feels weak in the presence of Dee, and his heart skips a beat when she holds him tight. The last line of the chorus conveys Dee and Don's fear of losing each other. They cannot bear the thought of being away from each other and feel pain when they hear that one day, they might separate.
In summary, the song "I Can't Stand It" is a love song that speaks about the difficulties of love and life, and the fear of separation. Dee and Don express their insecurities and pain, which are common themes in love songs.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stand the pain of love
The emotional pain of being in love is too difficult for me to handle.
When you get all the love
I become jealous when you receive all the affection.
I can't stand the pain of life
The difficulties of everyday existence overwhelm me.
I can't even stand the shock.
The intense emotion I feel is too much for me to bear.
But when I hear you say
That you will go away
And leave me someday
I can't stand it
The thought of you leaving me is so unbearable that I cannot handle it.
I can't stand it
I can't stand it
I can't stand it
I can't stand it
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the singer's inability to cope with the situation.
When you stand close to me
You make me kinda weak
Your physical presence affects me emotionally and leaves me feeling vulnerable.
And when you hold me tight
My poor heart skips a beat
The intensity of our physical connection makes me feel elated and nervous at the same time.
And when I hear you say
That you will go away
And leave me someday
I can't stand it
The thought of you leaving me is so unbearable that I cannot handle it.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: LOU REED
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lorina McMinn
Dee is my mother and Don is my father. Dee passed away on Dec 16th of cancer. Don is still jamming in Memphis Tn and heads the band. Papa Don McMinn and the three generations blues bad with three of his kids, including me, and his grandson. You can find us on facebook and the page is https://www.facebook.com/3GBluesBand/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf
pamcakezzz
Oh my god! I was looking for more things by Dee & Don, but I couldn't find ANYTHING. I Literally uploaded a song a few days ago here also by them (Mr. Fortune Teller) Do you have any more info on these two? Thanks!
Reydelmambo
@elysiancinnamon Sadly no.