Can't You See
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics

Engelbert Humperdinck’s song “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” is a romantic ballad that expresses the intense feelings of love and attraction towards an individual. The song is an ode to the singer’s lover, describing a deep, overwhelming sentiment that consumes him. The song immediately captures the listener’s attention with the opening lyrics, “You're just too good to be true, can't take my eyes off you.” Through this, the singer is acknowledging explicitly the effect his lover has on him. He then proceeds to declare how his lover is heaven to touch, and he yearns to hold her so much, highlighting a deep physical attraction to his lover.

The singer's intense feelings towards his lover are highlighted by the lines, “At long last love has arrived, and I thank God I'm alive.” These words express the depth of emotion he is feeling, implying that he has waited a long time to find someone special, and he is grateful to have finally found her. The song also highlights the vulnerability that comes with deep emotions as the singer admits to staring at his lover (“Pardon the way that I stare”), leaving him weak, and at a loss of words to describe his feelings.

The chorus of the song, “I love you baby, and if it's quite all right, I need you baby to warm the lonely night, trust in me when I say,” is a declaration of love and a request for the singer's lover to trust him. He further expresses his desire to be with his lover, not only for physical pleasure but also to fill the emptiness in his life. The song ends with the singer expressing his commitment to his lover, urging her to stay with him and let him love her the way she deserves.