The Can Is Open
Jools Holland Lyrics
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I can truly speak my mind
It's been working up til this fight
You know I'm not the lying kind
Let your secrets be mine tonight
Trust in your eyes to where they first met with mine
Oooooooh ooooooooh
Can't believe you didn't know it
Can't belive I didn't show it
Can't belive I didn't know it
I can't belive you didn't show it
All my secrets are out tonight
Trace all your steps to where they first cross with mine
Keep all the treasure you find
Trace all your steps to where they first cross with mine
I'd be the person you'd find
Oooooooh oooooooh
In Jools Holland's song Can Is Open, the singer finally has the opportunity to speak their mind after keeping their true feelings hidden. The can being open symbolizes a release of emotions and honesty. The singer admits to previously holding back and not wanting to lie about their feelings, but now that they have the chance to speak openly, they declare that they will keep their partner's secrets. The lyrics express a desire for a deep connection and the willingness to be vulnerable.
The second half of the song continues with the theme of honesty and connection. The singer can't believe that either they didn't know how they felt or that their partner didn't show their true feelings. All secrets are out tonight, implying that the relationship will now be built on open communication. The singer asks their partner to trace their steps to where they first met with their loved one, and that they would be there waiting for them. This further emphasizes the desire for a strong, deep connection.
Line by Line Meaning
And now that the can is open
Now that the opportunity has presented itself
I can truly speak my mind
I can express my true thoughts and feelings
It's been working up til this fight
It's been building up until this argument
You know I'm not the lying kind
You know I am an honest person
Let your secrets be mine tonight
Share your secrets with me tonight
Trust in your eyes to where they first met with mine
Believe in our connection from when we first met
I'd be the person you'd fine
I would be the one you discover
Can't believe you didn't know it
I'm surprised you didn't realize it
Can't belive I didn't show it
I can't believe I didn't reveal it
Can't belive I didn't know it
I can't believe I wasn't aware of it
I can't belive you didn't show it
I can't believe you didn't express it
All my secrets are out tonight
I've shared all my secrets tonight
Trace all your steps to where they first cross with mine
Remember where our paths first intersected
Keep all the treasure you find
Hold onto all the valuable things you discover
Trace all your steps to where they first cross with mine
Revisit where we first crossed paths
I'd be the person you'd find
I'm the one you'll discover
Oooooooh oooooooh
Instrumental
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Damon Michael Gough
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Yves André THEVENOT
The Mozart of progressive rock. Far above the others. A true, genuine, genius composer and performer.
Uncle Sam
Far above the clouds)
Prog Fan
That's a good description for him.
Arya Stark
MIKESTRO!
Arnold Sturm
Agreed with you Yves!
MO is an "insane" musical genius of 2nd and 3rd millenium!
Arnold Sturm from Romania
Gerald Berliner
To this day i will never understand why this man has never appeared on the Rolling Stone top 100 guitarists list. A prodigious player who has never been given the guitarist accolades he so rightfully deserves. He could play so many of those punks on that list under the table ten times over.
John Bloodworth
Gerald Berliner true and so talented. My understanding is mike did all of everything on the original tubular bells album.
Nick Bulcock
@John Bloodworth And, mostly, in one take.
Gerhard Van der Westhuizen
Incredible amount of concentration. His playing is so passionate. So incredibly focused and "in the zone". Tour de force indeed.
Bob Carlson
the original Tubular bells is also done in a 7-8 count it tricks the brain into listening and not drifting off, Kinda like the film industry flashing frames of pop corn in the movie that could not be seen by eye ,later banned buy film industry . It is a very hard complicated way to play only the most dedicated of musicians can play this count