Can't Stop
Head Lyrics


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I can't stand the pain of love
When you get all the love
I can't stand the pain of life
I can't even stand the shock.
But when I hear you say
That you will go away
And leave me someday
I can't stand itI can't stand it
I can't stand itI can't stand it
When you stand close to me
You makes me kind of weak
And when you hold me tight
My poor heart skips a beat
And when I hear you say
That you will go away
And leave me someday
I can't stand it
When you're standin' close to me
You make me kinda weak
And when you hold me tight
My poor heart skips a beat
And when I hear you say
That you will go away




And leave me someday
I can't stand it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Head's song "Can't Stop" speak to the pain and fear that can come with being in love. The singer acknowledges that they cannot handle the intensity of love and the emotions that come with it, getting overwhelmed by what the person they love might do. The fear of being left by the one they love is too much to bear, as the singer states, "I can't even stand the shock." The chorus repeats the statement "I can't stand it" several times, emphasizing the depth of their emotions.


The singer also acknowledges the physical effects that being around the person they love has on them. They feel weak and their heart skips a beat when close to this person, showing that their love goes beyond just emotional connections. However, even the physical effects of being in love cannot outweigh the fear of losing that person. The singer's intense emotions are uncontainable, and they cannot bear the thought of being without their love.


Overall, "Can't Stop" is a song about the emotional struggle that comes with loving someone deeply. The fear of loss and the intensity of feelings can be overwhelming, making it difficult for the singer to bear.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't stand the pain of love
I am unable to tolerate the discomfort that comes with loving someone


When you get all the love
When you receive all the love and affection


I can't stand the pain of life
I cannot endure the struggles and challenges of life


I can't even stand the shock.
I cannot even bear or tolerate the sudden surprise or jolt of emotion


But when I hear you say That you will go away And leave me someday I can't stand it
However, when you declare that you will depart and abandon me in the future, I am unable to withstand the emotional turmoil caused by it.


When you stand close to me You makes me kind of weak And when you hold me tight My poor heart skips a beat
Whenever you stand near me, you weaken me, and whenever you embrace me tightly, it causes my heart to flutter.


And when I hear you say That you will go away And leave me someday I can't stand it
Also, when you articulate that you will depart and abandon me in the future, I am unable to cope with the massive wave of negative emotions it creates inside.


I can't stand it I can't stand it I can't stand it I can't stand it
I am repeating myself because I cannot emphasize enough how intensely I am affected by these emotions and how unable I am to tolerate this pain.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: LOU REED

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