I Can't Help It
Jackson (Michael) Lyrics
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Took me by surprise
I can't help but see you
Running often through my mind
Helpless like a baby
Sensual disguise
I can't help but love you
It is getting better all the time
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no
Love to run my fingers
Softly while you sigh
Love came and possessed you
Bringing sparkles to your eyes
Like a trip to heaven
Heaven is the prize
And I'm so glad I found you
You're an angel in disguise
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no
The song "I Can't Help It" by Michael Jackson is a romantic ballad in which he expresses his love for a mysterious woman who occupies his thoughts frequently. The opening lines suggest that even when Michael is looking at himself in the mirror, he cannot help but visualize the woman in his mind. He describes her as a sensual disguise, and despite being helpless like a baby in her company, he cannot resist loving her. The more he loves her, the better it gets. He continues to express the sublime pleasure he derives by just running his fingers softly through her hair, which takes her to heaven. He's grateful that he found her, as she is like an angel in disguise.
The song seems to capture Michael's intense passion for a woman he cannot resist. He is so much in love with her that he can't help it even if he wanted to. This line is repeated as a refrain throughout the song, implying that the pull towards her is too strong for him to resist.
Overall, "I Can't Help It" is an ode to love that is intense and all-encompassing, which surpasses all rationality and logic. Michael Jackson has beautifully articulated these emotions in his soulful voice, which touches the hearts of his audience.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking in my mirror
As I gaze into my reflecting glass
Took me by surprise
It caught me off guard
I can't help but see you
I can't control the image of you appearing
Running often through my mind
Frequently on my train of thought
Helpless like a baby
Vulnerable in the same way as an infant
Sensual disguise
Appearing seductive, yet insincere
I can't help but love you
The love I have for you is beyond my influence
It is getting better all the time
Our relationship continues to improve with each day
Love to run my fingers
Enjoy the sensation of caressing gently
Softly while you sigh
As you audibly exhale quietly
Love came and possessed you
Love took hold of you and stayed
Bringing sparkles to your eyes
Resulting in a twinkle in your gaze
Like a trip to heaven
Compared to a journey to paradise
Heaven is the prize
The ultimate reward is akin to blissful paradise
And I'm so glad I found you
Grateful for discovering and being with you
You're an angel in disguise
Your morally righteous being belies your earthly appearance
I can't help it if I wanted to
I am powerless to change my emotions
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I wouldn't choose to modify my feelings
I can't help it if I wanted to
My feelings are beyond my control
I wouldn't help it, no
I choose to embrace and accept my emotions
Lyrics Ā© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GINA FOSTER, RAMEL GOVANTEZ, SUSAYE GREENE, GEOFF GURD, MARTIN LASCELLES, KEVIN PLASKET, STEVIE WONDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Looking in my mirror
Took me by surprise
I can't help but see you
Running often through my mind
Helpless like a baby
Sensual disguise
I can't help but love you
It is getting better all the time
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no
Love to run my fingers
Softly while you sigh
Love came and possessed you
Bringing sparkles to your eyes
Like a trip to heaven
Heaven is the prize
And I'm so glad I found you
You're an angel in disguise
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it even if I could
I can't help it if I wanted to
I wouldn't help it, no
@NpJeyOficial
I love you forever ( Michael J )ā¤š
@mateolaracevallos1839
<3
@hornypolice6490
thank you for loving me
@omegac95
@@hornypolice6490 š³š³what??
@benkazic6542
@Np Jey Michael who? Jordan? Jackson?
@lamargames3940
Me too
@greenmasterrinse
MJ + Stevie + Quincy = This
Timeless
@jordan12118
All of them in their prime too. You knew it was gonna be a classic just because of that
@mrflynn01
Add Greg Phillinganes, there is no way to lose!!!
@EvidenceBasedMedsin
And Rid Temperton