I Can't Help It
Junior Lyrics
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But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay
Would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
Ohhh take my, my hand
Take my whole, my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you
The lyrics of Junior's song "I Can't Help It" depicts the struggle of someone who has fallen in love with another person, even though they may not have intended to. The first lines refer to the common wisdom that advises against rushing into love, but the singer announces their inability to resist their feelings for their beloved. The subsequent lines show that the singer is aware of the consequences of giving into their love, as they ask themselves whether it would be a sin to stay with their beloved.
The second verse of the song uses metaphors to evoke the irresistible force of love. Like a river that flows to the sea, the singer explains that some things are just meant to happen, and that their love is one of those things. The song concludes with the singer asking their lover to take not only their hand but their entire life, for they can't help but fall in love with that person.
"I Can't Help It" is a song about the overpowering nature of love that can often feel like a force beyond our control. Its melody, combined with the poignant lyrics, has made it a classic love ballad. The song was written by Peretti, Creatore, and Weiss and was first recorded by Elvis Presley in 1961. Since then, it has been covered by several artists, including Michael Bublé, UB40, and Mario Lanza. The song has also appeared in movies and TV shows, including "Blue Hawaii," "Lilo & Stitch," and "Stranger Things."
Line by Line Meaning
Wise men say only fools rush in
People who are intelligent claim that individuals who act hastily and without consideration are foolish
But I can't help falling in love with you
Nevertheless, I am unable to stop myself from feeling affection for you
Shall I stay
Do you want me to continue being with you
Would it be a sin
Is it morally wrong
If I can't help falling in love with you
For me to not be able to prevent myself from loving you
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Just as a river always inevitably flows into the ocean
Darling so it goes
My dear, that is just how it is
Some things are meant to be
Certain occurrences are destined to happen
Ohhh take my, my hand
Please hold my hand
Take my whole, my whole life too
Accept my entire being and existence
For I can't help falling in love with you
Because I cannot stop myself from loving you
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