… Read Full Bio ↴Enrico Ruggeri (born June 5, 1957) is an Italian singer-songwriter.
A native of Milan, Ruggeri made his debut in the 1970s with a punk band, the Decibel. In 1981 he began the career as a sole singer and established as a songwriter: his most famous success in this latter role is "Il mare d'inverno" ("The Sea in Winter"), brought to chart by Loredana Bertè.
He won the Sanremo Music Festival twice: in 1987 singing "Si può dare di più" ("You can give more") together with Gianni Morandi and Umberto Tozzi and in 1993 singing "Mistero" ("Mistery"). He represented Italy at Eurovision Song Contest 1993 with the song "Sole D'Europa" ("Sun of Europe").
His personal web site can be found at http://www.enricoruggeri.net/
Can't Help Falling in Love
Enrico Ruggeri Lyrics
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But i can't help falling in love with you
Shall i say would it be a sin
(be a sin)
If i can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows (oooh)
To the sea (oooh)
So it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand (take my hand)
Take my whole life too (life too)
For i can't help falling in love with you
Wise men say only fools rush in
But i, i can't, i can't help falling in love (falling in love) with you (with you)
Like a river flows (oooh)
To the sea (oooh)
So it goes
Some things are meant to be
Some things are meant to be
Like a river flows
That's the way it goes
I just can't help fallin' in love with you
(fallin' in love with you)
Like a river flows (yea yea)
That's the way it goes(cause i can't)
Fallin' in love with you
Like a river flows (i just can't help myself)
That's the way it goes
I can't help falling in love with you
(i can't help falling in love with you) x2
Fallin'in love with you
The lyrics to Enrico Ruggeri's song "Can't Help Falling in Love" express the tension between caution and reckless abandon in relationships. The opening lines, "Wise men say only fools rush in, but I can't help falling in love with you," acknowledges the common wisdom that it's unwise to rush into love, but the singer can't help himself. The use of the words "wise men" and "fools" suggests that reason and emotion are in conflict in this situation.
The singer then asks himself if it would be a sin to fall in love with this person, implying that there may be societal or moral judgments against following one's heart. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer can't help falling in love with this person, comparing the feeling to the way a river flows into the sea - it's natural and unstoppable.
The final verse adds the line "Take my hand, take my whole life too," suggesting that the singer is willing to give everything to be with this person. Even though he knows it's risky and may be seen as foolish, he can't resist the pull of love.
Overall, the song depicts the excitement and uncertainty of falling in love, and the dilemma of whether to follow your heart or your head.
Line by Line Meaning
Wise men say only fools rush in
People who are wise say that only foolish people rush into things too quickly without considering the consequences.
But i can't help falling in love with you
Despite the warnings of wise people, I cannot stop myself from falling in love with you.
Shall i say would it be a sin (be a sin)
I wonder if it would be considered wrong or sinful to fall in love with you despite the warnings of wise people.
If i can't help falling in love with you
Even if falling in love with you goes against the advice of wise people, I cannot help myself from doing so.
Like a river flows (oooh)
Just like how a river flows towards its destination, my feelings for you are also heading towards something inevitable.
To the sea (oooh)
Just as a river flows into the sea, my feelings for you will ultimately lead to something bigger and greater.
So it goes
This is just the way things are, and there is nothing we can do to change it.
Some things are meant to be
Some things in life are destined to happen no matter what we do or say.
Take my hand (take my hand)
I want you to hold my hand, to feel my warmth, to be close to me.
Take my whole life too (life too)
I am willing to give you my entire life, to share everything I have with you, because I love you so much.
For i can't help falling in love with you
My love for you is so strong that I cannot control it, no matter how hard I try.
Like a river flows (oooh)
My love for you is natural and unstoppable, just like how a river flows.
That's the way it goes
This is just the way things are, and we have to accept it.
I just can't help fallin' in love with you
I cannot stop myself from falling in love with you, no matter what I do.
Like a river flows (yea yea)
My love for you is like a river that keeps flowing, without any end in sight.
That's the way it goes(cause i can't)
This is just the way things are because I cannot control my feelings for you.
Fallin' in love with you
I am falling in love with you, and there is nothing I can do to stop it.
I can't help falling in love with you
I am completely helpless when it comes to my love for you, and I cannot resist it.
(i can't help falling in love with you) x2
My love for you is so strong that I cannot help but fall deeper in love with you over time.
Contributed by Miles B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alberto Clerici
Bellissima interpretazione,bravo enrico! Il pianoforte alla fine del pezzo poi è spettacolare
Annalú Annalucia
Grazieeeeeee amòòòòòòòòòòòòòò!!! :***
Annalú Annalucia
ciao... anche secondo me è per il motivo che hai detto... alla fine live è diverso da una registrazione in studio... grazie anche a te per aver commentato... ^^
Gerardo Perrotta
Mmm, bella ma... sbaglia le parole :D "Surely to the sea", non "slowly"... e "Some things are meant to be", non "meant to me" (che non significa niente) :P Spero sia perché è un live... :D
Annalú Annalucia
...forse sono un pochettino di parte... ma proprio un pò... xD cmq grazie per aver commentato il mio video... :)))