- Can't Stay Away From You
Gloria Estefan Lyrics


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"Time flies when you're having fun"
I heard somebody say
But if all I've been is fun then baby let me go
Don't wanna be in your way

And I don't wanna be your second choice
Don't wanna be just your friend
You keep telling me that you're not in love
You wanna throw it all away

But I can't stay away from you
I don't wanna let you go
And though it's killing me, that's true
There's just some things I can't control

Your love is slipping through my hands
And though I've heard it all before
I know you're telling me the truth
I know it's just no use
But I can't stay away from you

Hold on to every bit of hope that's all I ever do
Hoping you might change
Your mind and call me up
To say how much you need me too

And though you're leaving me no other choice
Than to turn and walk away
Look over your shoulder, I'll be there
You can count on me to stay

'Cause I can't stay away from you
I don't wanna let you go
And though it's killing me, that's true
There's just some things I can't control

Your love slipping through my hands
And though I've heard it all before
I know you're telling me the truth
I know it's just no use
But I can't stay away from you

I know you're telling me the truth




I know it's just no use
But I can't stay away from you

Overall Meaning

The song "Can't Stay Away from You" by Gloria Estefan is a heart-wrenching love song about a woman who can't let go of her love for someone, even though they don't feel the same. The opening line sets the tone for the song: "Time flies when you're having fun, I heard somebody say." This signifies that while the relationship may have started off enjoyable and exciting, it has now turned into a situation that is difficult and painful for the singer.


The chorus of the song drives home the message that the singer can't help but love this person, even though they can't give her what she wants. She knows it's futile to hold onto hope, but she can't stay away from this person. The lyrics "Your love is slipping through my hands" emphasizes the idea that she is losing grip over the relationship and the person she loves. Despite knowing that the situation is not going to change, she still hopes that one day they will change their mind and call her back.


Towards the end of the song, the singer comes to terms with the fact that the love is one-sided and that she needs to move on. However, even in doing so, she lets the person know that they can always count on her to be there. This last verse is a bittersweet goodbye, as the singer knows deep down that she can't get over this person and that they will always have a special place in her heart.


Overall, "Can't Stay Away from You" is a powerful song that captures the painful struggle of unrequited love. The lyrics perfectly convey the feelings of the singer and evoke a sense of empathy in the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

Time flies when you're having fun
Someone once said that time passes quickly when you're enjoying yourself.


But if all I've been is fun then baby let me go
If being with me has only been entertaining for you, then I want you to release me from this relationship.


Don't wanna be in your way
I don't want to obstruct your path in life.


And I don't wanna be your second choice
I refuse to be an option in your life.


Don't wanna be just your friend
I cannot settle for being just a friend of yours.


You keep telling me that you're not in love
You repeatedly utter to me that you don't love me.


You wanna throw it all away
You want to end our relationship completely.


But I can't stay away from you
Despite your feelings and actions, I am drawn to you and cannot stay away.


I don't wanna let you go
I don't want to lose you.


And though it's killing me, that's true
Despite the pain it causes me, I am still very much in love with you.


There's just some things I can't control
Even though my feelings for you are beyond my control, I cannot force you to reciprocate them.


Your love is slipping through my hands
You are losing interest in me, and I cannot stop it from happening.


And though I've heard it all before
Although I've heard your words countless times, they still hurt just as much.


I know you're telling me the truth
I know deep down that you are being honest with me.


I know it's just no use
Even though I recognize the futility of it all, I can't help still loving you.


Hold on to every bit of hope that's all I ever do
All I can do is cling to every shred of hope that you may come back to me.


Hoping you might change your mind and call me up
I have faith that you might change your stance and decide to reach out to me again.


To say how much you need me too
To express how much you want and require my love as well.


And though you're leaving me no other choice
Even though you are essentially leaving me with no other option.


Than to turn and walk away
Other than to let you depart from my life.


Look over your shoulder, I'll be there
If you ever need me again in the future, I'll be there for you like I always have been.


You can count on me to stay
I will always be here for you, standing by your side through thick and thin.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GLORIA ESTEFAN

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Comments from YouTube:

@phillipnox123

Crazy how a song can just hit you like a ton of bricks with emotion, nostalgia, and memories. Love it, as with all of her music.

@lysanderhuynh

We do not have songs like 80s-90s ballads anymore.

@c.s.m.k5737

Well said bro. Captured my sentiments exactly.

@chrisstrijbosch9318

@@lysanderhuynh only the oldskool generation knows this master piece not the mobile self slave and social media crap

@terribakouni2155

I know made me cry dang it.

@inoxbradford4502

You are so right bro

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@davegball

Growing up in the 1980's we didn't realise we were living in an iconic time for music.

@cski4048

So true. All I listen to.

@nhotwings

It's the same with many eras.

@chrisstrijbosch9318

true spoken words

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