Baby Can I Hold You
Keating Ronan Lyrics
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Is all that you can't say
Years gone by and still
Words don't come easily
Like sorry like sorry
Forgive me
Is all that you can't say
Words don't come easily
Like forgive me forgive me
But you can say baby
Baby can I hold you tonight
Maybe if I told you the right words
At the right time you'd be mine
I love you
Is all that you can't say
Years gone by and still
Words don't come easily
Like I love you I love you
The lyrics to Keating Ronan's song "Baby Can I Hold You" revolve around the idea of apologies and love. The opening lines, "Sorry is all that you can't say, years gone by and still, words don't come easily," express a difficulty in communicating remorse. Throughout the song, the phrase is repeated, emphasizing the idea that an apology cannot always fix the damage that has been done.
As the song continues, it shifts to the topic of love. The line "I love you is all that you can't say" indicates a similar struggle with communication. The repetition of the phrase, "Words don't come easily, like I love you, I love you," suggests that the singer may feel stuck or unable to express how much they care for someone.
The chorus brings the two ideas together when the singer asks, "Baby can I hold you tonight? Maybe if I told you the right words at the right time, you'd be mine." The idea is that a physical connection may be easier than the emotional one, and if the singer can muster up the right words, they may finally be able to express their feelings and make a deeper connection.
Overall, the song highlights the challenges of communication in relationships, specifically when it comes to apologies and expressing feelings of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry
You are unable to express your regret through any other words
Is all that you can't say
The only word that you are not able to vocalize is 'sorry'
Years gone by and still
Despite the passing of a long time, your struggle with expressing your emotions still persists
Words don't come easily
You have difficulty verbalizing your emotions
Like sorry like sorry
You keep coming back to the word 'sorry' as the ultimate expression of your remorse
Forgive me
You yearn for forgiveness, but are unable to ask for it
But you can say baby
You are able to express your love through a term of endearment
Baby can I hold you tonight
You desire physical comfort as a way of showing love and affection to the other person
Maybe if I told you the right words
There is a possibility that by finding the perfect words you could win the affections of the other person
At the right time you'd be mine
There is a specific moment in time when the other person might be willing to reciprocate your love
I love you
The words you struggle most to say are 'I love you'
Is all that you can't say
Despite the desire to express love, you are unable to find the words to say it
Years gone by and still
This struggle to express your love has persisted for a long time
Words don't come easily
The difficulty in expressing your love remains a challenge
Like I love you I love you
The words 'I love you' are the hardest for you to say
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS WHITTEN, RICHARD KENNEDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Catherine B.
I had never heard the original of this song before today. I still prefer his version :) his voice is wonderful :)
ARSENAL ALL THE WAY
Tracy Chapman is still 🔥, as she is the original singer. Listen to her, she's very very good
Quasar
@Catherine B. than wash your ears
Maria Maravilla
Tracy chapman
M E
Your nuts tracey Chapman all day👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿
Nilesh Bhadkamkar
Still my wife loves this, when I sing for her ❤️
Jyotishka Basu
Brilliant performance, loved it
Tonya Fraley
Love Ronan Keating, this man can sing anything ❤❤❤
Abhishek Mathur
Ronan love your voice... its so peaceful to hear you.
Linda J Fluke
If you love his voice....get some old Boyzone cd's and listen to his wonderful expressions in his voice on those!!!