Can't Fight This Feeling
Glee Cast feat. Cory Monteith Lyrics


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I can't fight this feeling any longer
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
What started out as friendship has grown stronger
I only wish I had the strength to let it show

And even as I wander I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window on a cold dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might

And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore

My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you
I've been running round in circles in my mind
And it always seems that I'm following you, girl
'Cause you take me to the places that alone I'd never find

And even as I wander I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window on a cold dark winters night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might

And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars forever

'Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
Even if I have to crawl upon the floor




Come crushing through your door
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore

Overall Meaning

The song "Can't Fight This Feeling" by Glee Cast is a powerful expression of love that has grown stronger with time. The first verse expresses the difficulties faced by the singer who has grown to love their friend but is afraid to let their feelings show. The singer is now at a point where their emotions have become overpowering and cannot be ignored. The second verse talks about how the singer's life has been turned upside down since they met their love interest. They have been lost in thought, constantly following them, and discovering new things that they never knew existed.


The chorus repeats the phrase "I can't fight this feeling anymore" multiple times, indicating that the singer has reached a breaking point and is ready to confess their true feelings. They are done fighting against their emotions and are ready to put an end to the battle. The bridge expresses the singer's willingness to do whatever it takes to be with their love interest, even if it means crawling on the floor and breaking down their door.


Overall, the song is an honest expression of how love can grow and become overpowering over time. The singer has finally come to terms with their feelings and is no longer holding back.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't fight this feeling any longer
I have been keeping my feelings hidden for too long, and I can't keep doing it anymore.


And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
Despite my strong desire to express my feelings, I am still hesitant and fearful about doing so.


What started out as friendship has grown stronger
Our relationship began as a platonic friendship, but over time, my romantic feelings have intensified.


I only wish I had the strength to let it show
I wish I had the courage and confidence to reveal my true feelings to you.


And even as I wander I'm keeping you in sight
Even when I am not physically with you, you are always on my mind and in my heart.


You're a candle in the window on a cold dark winter's night
You bring light and warmth to my life, especially during dark and difficult times.


And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
I am slowly but surely taking steps towards expressing my true feelings to you, which is something I never thought I would do.


And I can't fight this feeling anymore
My desire to express my true feelings to you has become too strong to ignore or suppress.


I've forgotten what I started fighting for
I have lost sight of why I was trying to resist my feelings, and they have taken over my thoughts and emotions.


It's time to bring this ship into the shore
It's time to move forward and take action on my feelings, rather than staying stuck in limbo.


And throw away the oars
It's time to let go of the things that were once holding me back, and surrender to the current of my feelings.


My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you
My life has been chaotic and unpredictable ever since I developed feelings for you.


I've been running round in circles in my mind
I have been overthinking and obsessing over my feelings for you, unable to find a clear path forward.


'Cause you take me to the places that alone I'd never find
Being with you and experiencing your love has opened up new paths and opportunities for growth that I could have never found on my own.


Even if I have to crawl upon the floor
I am willing to do whatever it takes to express my true feelings to you, even if it means taking a difficult and uncomfortable path.


Come crushing through your door
I am ready to make a bold and confident move towards expressing my feelings to you, even if it might feel intimidating or scary.


Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore
My feelings for you have become too strong and overwhelming to resist, and I am ready to take the leap of faith and express them to you.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kevin Patrick Cronin

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Comments from YouTube:

Lauren Siegel

i met cory in 2011 after my father had just passed and he gave me this biggest hug and told me everything happens for a reason. this was my dads favorite song and now i can just imagine him and my dad jamming to this song in the public showers of heaven hahaha miss you both so much. xo

SelenaGomez Fan

Omg really do you really met Cory in 2011.. that's was amazing. I just had feelings about that when you hugged him back since he died at danger drugs.

Annalys Clay

God bless your heart

Paul H.

Lauren Siegel This comment makes me so happy, thank you so much! ❤️

SarahSmiles912

Did you know him personally or at a fan meet up?

Dave Molez

=");...DIOS TE BENDIGA A TI =");...DIOS BENDIGA A TU PAPI =");...Y DIOS BENDIGA A CORY =");

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OGSpaceCadet

Hard to believe he'd never sang before Glee, just talent, no auto tune needed. RIP.

Tony Cook

there is auto tune all over this. it's terrible.

SuBin Kim

+Tony Cook cuz its from a TV show of course they use autotune to make the songs more clean, but his live performances are beautiful considering he only used to sing in the car or shower.

SuBin Kim

+Tony Cook either way its not terrible with or without autotune.

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