Can't Help Falling in Love
Evan Rachel Wood and Sam Palladio 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 lyrics to "Can't Help Falling in Love" by Evan Rachel Wood and Sam Palladio are a testament to the overwhelming nature of romantic love. The opening line, "Wise men say only fools rush in," suggests that falling in love too quickly is irrational, and perhaps even foolish. However, the singer confesses that they are unable to resist the allure of love and cannot help but fall deeply in love with their beloved.
As the song progresses, the lyrics compare this all-consuming love to the steady flow of a river towards the sea. This metaphor emphasizes the natural and unstoppable nature of love, as it is a force that cannot be controlled or contained. The singer acknowledges that some things in life are simply meant to be, and that falling in love with their partner is one of those things.
Ultimately, the lyrics express a desire to commit fully to this overwhelming love, with the lines "Take my hand, take my whole life too." The singer recognizes that their love cannot be contained or limited, and instead offers their entire self to their beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
Wise men say only fools rush in
Those considered wise, believe that only unwise people are impulsive in their decisions, but I cannot stop myself from falling in love with you.
But I can't help falling in love with you
Despite being aware of the risks of rushing in, I find myself unable to control my feelings of love for you.
Shall I stay?
Should I remain with you?
Would it be a sin
Would it be considered immoral or wrong?
If I can't help falling in love with you?
If I cannot prevent myself from experiencing this overwhelming attraction to you?
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Just as a river naturally flows towards the ocean,
Darling so it goes
That is how love works, my dear.
Some things are meant to be
Certain things in life are destined to happen, regardless of our intentions or actions.
Take my hand, take my whole life too
Accept me and everything I am, along with my undying love and commitment to you.
For I can't help falling in love with you
Because my feelings for you are beyond my control, and I am hopelessly in love with you.
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: George David Weiss, Hugo E Peretti, Luigi Creatore
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