Can't Stay Away
Kris Allen Lyrics
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Can't look away
I see you left a trail of broken hearts
On your way to me
I've tried to not let it show
But I know that you know, yeah
You break me down
Without a sound
Girl, you make me come unglued
And I don't know what you did to me
And I don't care what you got to say
Cause no matter what you do
I can't stay away from you
(Oh, uh-oh, oh, uh-oh)
I can't stay from you
(Oh, uh-oh, oh, uh-oh)
There's something about the way
You make me feel
I'm ready to confess
That you take my heart
And baby, I'm a mess
I'm done trying to deny
That without you I'll be alright
You break me down
Every time you make a move
Without a sound
Girl, you make me come unglued
And I don't know what you did to me
And I don't care what you got to say
Cause no matter what you do
I can't stay away from you
(Oh, uh-oh, oh, uh-oh)
I can't stay from you
(Oh, uh-oh, oh, uh-oh)
24 hours a day ain't nearly enough, no way
To get to know you from head to toe
You know how to captivate
Please baby, don't make me wait
I'm at your door, I need more
More, more, more, more, oh
You break me down
Every time you make a move
Without a sound
Girl, you make me come unglued
And I don't know what you did to me
And I don't care what you got to say
Cause no matter what you do
I can't stay away from you
(Oh, uh-oh, oh, uh-oh)
I can't stay from you
(Oh, uh-oh, oh, uh-oh)
I can't stay away from you, oh
(Oh, uh-oh, oh, uh-oh)
The song "Can't Stay Away" by Kris Allen revolves around his irresistible attraction to a girl who he knows has a reputation for breaking hearts. He admits that he can't help but be drawn to her despite the knowledge that she may do the same to him. The chorus repeats the sentiment that he simply cannot stay away from her, no matter what she does or says to him. He acknowledges that he is a mess when it comes to her and readily confesses that he is willing to take a chance on her, even if it means getting hurt.
The lyrics paint a picture of obsession and infatuation that is common in romantic relationships. The attraction to this person is unexplainable, and Allen hints at the idea that it may be beyond his control, as seen when he says, "I don't know what you did to me/And I don't care what you got to say." The lyrics also touch on the idea that sometimes love isn't rational, and that even when it is clear that someone may not be good for us, we cannot resist the pull towards them.
Line by Line Meaning
I see you girl walking over here
I notice you walking towards me
Can't look away
You are captivating and I cannot stop looking at you
I see you left a trail of broken hearts
You have hurt others in your past relationships
On your way to me
But despite that, you are attracted to me
I've tried to not let it show
I have tried to hide my feelings for you
But I know that you know, yeah
But I think you are aware of my attraction towards you
You break me down
Your actions have a powerful effect on me
Every time you make a move
Any little thing you do captures my attention
Without a sound
Even your silence is captivating
Girl, you make me come unglued
You make me lose control
And I don't know what you did to me
I don't understand how you have such an effect on me
And I don't care what you got to say
I am so fascinated by you that I am not concerned about your words or actions
Cause no matter what you do
My attraction towards you remains strong
I can't stay away from you
I am drawn to you irresistibly
There's something about the way
I cannot put my finger on what it is
You make me feel
But being around you makes me feel a certain way
I'm ready to confess
I am admitting my feelings
That you take my heart
You have taken control of my emotions
And baby, I'm a mess
I don't have control over my emotions around you
I'm done trying to deny
I am no longer fighting my attraction towards you
That without you I'll be alright
But I realize that I need you in my life
24 hours a day ain't nearly enough, no way
I feel like I need more time with you than the 24 hours in a day
To get to know you from head to toe
There is so much about you that I still want to learn
You know how to captivate
You have a way of capturing my attention
Please baby, don't make me wait
I am eager to spend more time with you
I'm at your door, I need more
I am ready to take the next step in our relationship
More, more, more, more, oh
I want more of you in my life
I can't stay away from you, oh
I am completely under your spell and cannot resist you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL ELIZONDO, LINDY ROBBINS, KRIS ALLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
cooljob9
love the song! very good melody
cantfolddolan
he writes amazing songs!!! I love this!!!! <3
DOMINIW5
this is my favorite song on the album
TekkamanBlade4ever
Hands down the BEST SONG on the album! Very romantic- sighs as heart beats faster and faster!
takobella
love love this song
Rachelle Sumner
This song has a Maroon 5 vibe to it.
A D
Agreed!
Katrina Baer
Love x million! <3
Shabana
its not about the vocals genious..its the lyrics ppl don't like..plus kris's version sold more so check ur facts before u attack kris..and if u don't like him why are u youtubing him?
Krittichai Katawong
I miss you song i comfrom Thailand