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You can have him, I don't want him
He's not worth fighting for
Besides, there's plenty more where he came from

I don't want him, you can have him
He isn't my concern
And he can just return where he came from
I could never make him happy
He'd be better off with you
I'm afraid I never loved him
All I ever wanted to do was

Run my fingers through his curly locks
Mend his underwear and darn his socks
Fetch his slippers and remove his shoes
Wipe his glasses when he read the news
Rub his forehead with a gentle touch
Mornings after when he's had too much
Kiss him gently when he cuddled near
Give him babies, one for every year
So you see

I don't wan' him, you can have him
You can have him, I don't wan' him
For he's not the man for me

I would look a trifle silly
Taking him away from you
That was never my intention
All I ever wanted to do was

Close the window while he soundly slept
Raid the icebox where the food is kept
Cook a breakfast that would please him most
Eggs and coffee and some buttered toast
Wake him gently with a breakfast tray
After breakfast clear the things away
Bring the papers, and when they've been read
Spend the balance of the day in bed
So you see

I don't wan' him, you can have him
You can have him, I don't wan' him
For he's not the man for me

I don't wan' him, you can have him




You can have him, I don't wan' him
For he's not the man for me

Overall Meaning

The words to Hugo Peretti's song "Can't Help Falling in Love" captures the tension between rationality and irrationality. "Wise men say only fools rush in, but I can't help falling in love with you," notes the paradox of succumbing to love despite the seemingly sound wisdom that rationalizes otherwise. This opening line establishes the central theme of the song and conveys both the risk and the reward of falling in love.


Furthermore, the lyrics seem to reinforce the notion that love is something that is larger than ourselves and ultimately meant to be. The metaphor of the river flowing to the sea captures the inevitability of nature, suggesting that when it comes to love, there is something predetermined about it. The song's inclination towards romantic mysticism is further ratified in the metaphorical imagery of nature, as the singer is unable to resist the way love flows like a river to the sea.


Ultimately, the lyrics of "Can’t Help Falling in Love" depict the struggle between within our hearts and minds, resulting in a poignant and enduring song that has lasted for generations, striking a chord with anyone who has ever fallen in love.


Line by Line Meaning

Wise men say only fools rush in
According to wise men, only foolish people act impulsively in romantic matters


But I can't help falling in love with you.
Despite the warning, I cannot control my feelings for you and I am falling in love with you


Shall I stay, will it be a sin
If I continue to pursue this love, will it be considered sinful?


If I can't help falling in love with you?
But since I cannot help the way I feel, is it wrong to stay by your side?


Like a river flows surely to the sea
Just as a river flows naturally towards the sea, some things in life are inevitable and beyond our control


Darling, so it goes, some things were meant to be.
My dear, we cannot fight fate and some things in life happen because they were meant to be


Take my hand, take my whole life too
I am willing to give my entire life to you and be with you forever


For I can't help falling in love with you.
I cannot resist my love for you and it is taking over my heart




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin

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