Can't Stay Away From You
Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine Lyrics

Time flies when you're having fun
They say time goes by quickly when you are enjoying yourself.

But if all I've been is fun then baby let me go
If to you I have only been entertainment, then please let me move on.

Don't wanna be in your way
I do not want to hinder or obstruct you in any way.

And I don't wanna be your second choice
I do not want to be someone's fallback option.

Don't wanna be just your friend
I do not want to be limited to being only your platonic companion.

You keep telling me that you're not in love
You repeatedly express to me that you do not have amorous feelings for me.

You wanna throw it all away
You aim to dispose of our relationship altogether.

But I can't stay away from you
Despite everything, I cannot avoid being near you.

I don't wanna let you go
I do not have the desire to relinquish you from my life.

And though it's killing me, that's true
Even though it hurts me deeply, that is the reality.

There's just some things I can't control
There are some things that are beyond my influence.

Your love is slipping through my hands
I can feel your affection slipping away from me.

And though I've heard it all before
Although I have already heard the same excuses numerous times.

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

I know it's just no use
I recognize that there is no point in trying anymore.

Hold on to every bit of hope that's all I ever do
My only option is to cling onto hope despite the odds.

Hoping you might change
Wanting and expecting that you will alter your stance.

Your mind and call me up
You will have a change of heart and reach out to me.

To say how much you need me too
You will convey to me how much you require me in your life as well.

And though you're leaving me no other choice
Even though you have left me with no other option.

Than to turn and walk away
The only course of action left is for me to leave.

Look over your shoulder, I'll be there
As you leave, you will find that I am still present behind you.

You can count on me to stay
Rest assured that I will stick around for you.

I know you're telling me the truth
I understand that you are being sincere with me.

I know it's just no use
I accept that it would be pointless to continue hoping.

But I can't stay away from you
Nevertheless, I cannot help but be drawn to you.