Can't Help Falling in Love
Erasure Lyrics
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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
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
The song "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Erasure is a cover of Elvis Presley's classic hit with the same name. The song explores the idea of falling in love despite the potential consequences that come with it. It begins with the line "Wise men say only fools rush in," implying that it is unwise to jump into a relationship without proper thought or consideration. However, the central character of the song confesses that despite knowing this, they are unable to help falling in love with the person they are singing to. The lyrics ask the question of whether it is a sin to stay in love even though it might not be the rational choice.
The second verse compares the inevitability of falling in love to a river flowing to the sea, suggesting that it is a natural and inherent process that is out of our control. The chorus repeats the idea that the character cannot help falling in love, and they offer their whole life and hand to their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Wise men say only fools rush in
People who are wise believe that it's foolish to rush into love and relationships.
But I can't help falling in love with you
However, I find myself unable to control my feelings and falling in love with you regardless.
Shall I stay
I am contemplating whether or not I should stay with you.
Would it be a sin
I am questioning if it would be morally wrong to continue falling in love with you despite potential consequences.
If I can't help falling in love with you
If I am unable to control my heart and feelings towards you, can it really be considered a sin?
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Just as a river inevitably flows into the sea, our love and connection is a natural and uncontrollable force.
Darling so it goes
This is just the way things are, my love.
Some things are meant to be
Certain things are predestined and bound to happen, including our love for each other.
Take my hand, take my whole life too
I offer you my full self and commitment, not just in love but in all aspects of my life.
For I can't help falling in love with you
I repeat that I am falling in love with you regardless of any reservations or doubts I may have.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: George Weiss, Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore
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