CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE
Elvis Presley and the Jordanaires Lyrics

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Wise men say only fools rush in
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
Some things are meant to be
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love" are about how love can have a powerful hold over people, even if it goes against logic or reason. The quote "wise men say only fools rush in" suggests that it's not wise to fall in love too quickly, but the singer can't help feeling that way about the person they're singing to. The question "shall I stay, would it be a sin?" implies that the singer is questioning the consequences of staying in this relationship, possibly because it goes against social norms or expectations.

The metaphor of love being like a river that flows surely to the sea implies that love is a natural force, something that people can't control or stop. This is reinforced by the line "some things are meant to be" which suggests that love is destiny or fate. The singer then takes a clear stance by stating "For I can't help falling in love with you" emphasizing that this love is stronger than any doubts or rational thoughts they might have.

Overall, the lyrics of "Can't Help Falling in Love" convey a sense of helplessness when it comes to love, and that it can be an all-consuming force that is difficult to resist.

Line by Line Meaning

Wise men say only fools rush in
According to wise men, only foolish people act impulsively in love.

But I can't help falling in love with you
Despite the wise saying, I cannot control my feelings and I am falling in love with you.

Shall I stay
Should I continue to pursue this love?

Would it be a sin
Is it morally wrong to give in to this love?

If I can't help falling in love with you
If I am unable to resist the pull towards loving you.

Like a river flows surely to the sea
Just as a river naturally flows towards the sea, our love is inevitable and meant to be.

Darling so it goes
This is simply how it is, my love.

Some things are meant to be
Some things in life are destined and cannot be prevented.

Take my hand, take my whole life too
I want to give you all of myself and be with you forever.

For I can't help falling in love with you
Because I am unable to resist falling in love with you, I want to give you everything I have.

Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: GEORGE WEISS, HUGO PERETTI, LUIGI CREATORE

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