I Can't Stand It
Eric Clapton Lyrics
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You've been sold, maybe it's time that you earned
I can't stand it
You're fooling around, I can't stand it
You're running around, I can't stand it
You're fooling around with my heart
Make it plain, so you don't get confused
I can't stand it
You're fooling around, I can't stand it
You're running around, I can't stand it
You're fooling around with my heart
I can't stand it
You're running around, I can't stand it
You're fooling around, I can't stand it
You're playing around with my heart
It's time, time for me to let you know
Ain't no crime, no crime to let your feelings show
I can't stand it
You're fooling around, I can't stand it
You're playing around, I can't stand it
You're fooling around I can't stand it
You're running around, I can't stand it
You're playing around, I can't stand it
You're fooling around I can't stand it
You're running around, I can't stand it
You're running around, I can't stand it
Running around, I can't stand it
You're fooling around I can't stand it
Playing around, I can't stand it
You're fooling around with my heart
You're fooling around with my heart
My heart
Running around
Fooling around with my heart
Fooling around, I can't stand it
Running around, I can't stand it
Fooling around I can't stand it
Fooling around I can't stand it
Fooling around I can't stand it
Running around I can't stand it
Fooling around I can't stand it
Running around
Running around
Running around
Running around
Running around
The song "I Can't Stand It" by Eric Clapton is a passionate plea to a lover who is not treating the singer properly. Clapton is exasperated by the fact that his lover is playing with his emotions and his heart. He wants his lover to realize that he has feelings too and that he is tired of being used. He wants his lover to stop playing games and to show some genuine emotion.
The guitarist speaks directly to his lover throughout the song, telling them that it is time for them to learn that he is tired of being sold short. He wants them to understand that his feelings are important too and that they need to start acting accordingly. When he says "I can't stand it," he is expressing his impatience and frustration with the situation in which he finds himself. He wants his lover to know that he is not going to stand for their behavior any longer.
Overall, the song is a powerful and emotional expression of frustration and disappointment. It captures the pain that can come from a broken relationship, and the sense of betrayal that can follow when someone you love treats you badly. Through Clapton's raw and impassioned vocals, the song conveys the depth of feeling that comes with being in love, even when that love is not reciprocated in the way that one would hope.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been told, so maybe it's time that you learned
It's possible you don't know how your actions affect me, so let me explain.
You've been sold, maybe it's time that you earned
You may have been sold a false idea, but now it's time to put in the effort.
I can't stand it
Your behavior is unbearable and I can no longer tolerate it.
You're fooling around, I can't stand it
You're playing games with me and it's driving me crazy.
You're running around, I can't stand it
You're behaving recklessly and it's greatly upsetting me.
You're fooling around with my heart
Your actions are causing me emotional pain.
I'll explain, I feel like I'm being used
I need to clearly convey my feelings of being taken advantage of.
Make it plain, so you don't get confused
I need to communicate my feelings in a straightforward way so you understand.
You're playing around with my heart
Your behavior is toying with my emotions.
It's time, time for me to let you know
I need to have an honest conversation with you.
Ain't no crime, no crime to let your feelings show
It's not wrong to express your emotions.
Running around
Continuing to behave recklessly and without regard for my feelings.
Fooling around with my heart
Continuing to engage in actions that cause me emotional pain.
My heart
My emotions and well-being are at stake.
Running around, I can't stand it
Continuing to act recklessly and without thought to our relationship is intolerable.
Fooling around I can't stand it
Continuing to make a fool of me and our relationship is unbearable.
Running around I can't stand it
Continuing to act without regard for my feelings is unacceptable.
Fooling around I can't stand it
Continuing to play games instead of respecting our relationship is unbearable.
Fooling around I can't stand it
Continuing to act without empathy for me and our relationship is unacceptable.
Running around I can't stand it
Continuing to engage in risky and hurtful behavior is unbearable.
Fooling around I can't stand it
Continuing to act so carelessly and causing me pain is no longer tolerable.
Running around
Continuing to act recklessly despite our relationship being at risk.
Running around
Continuing to behave carelessly and coldly despite knowing it harms us both.
Running around
Continuing to act recklessly and without regard for my feelings and our relationship.
Running around
Continuing to engage in risky behavior despite the toll it takes on us both.
Running around
Continuing to act as if our relationship means nothing is intolerable.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIC PATRICK CLAPTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michaelwebb8158
This song doesn't get played enough.
@jonathanhensley9384
I agree.
@flarpymcknicklenutz700
Exactly I hear once a yr
@GmanZer0
Hear it on the radio a week ago...at 3am.
@maxfrasier
Agree , it's never been part of his set really. Rather this and bloody 'Sherrif'
@raullopez7439
I used to play it everyday
@airondb101
One of my favorite Eric Clapton songs EVER!
@hubbardengland3223
Very unerat3d artist
@sababelhassen6356
Can't believe I discovered this today!!! Aaaah ♡♡♡
@marymitchell4480
Better late than never fight on