Can You Feel the Love Tonight?
Kristle Edwards Lyrics
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What
And they don't have a clue
Who
They'll fall in love and here's the bottom line
Our trio's down to two
Oh
There's magic everywhere
And with all this romantic atmosphere
Disaster's in the air
Can you feel the love tonight
The peace the evening brings
The world for once in perfect harmony
With all its living things
So many things to tell her
But how to make her see
The truth about my past, impossible
She'd turn away from me
He's holding back, he's hiding
But what, I can't decide
Why won't he be the king I know he is?
The king I see inside?
Can you feel the love tonight?
The peace the evening brings
The world, for once, in perfect harmony
With all its living things
Can you feel the love tonight?
You needn't look too far
Stealing through the night's uncertainties
Love is where they are
And if he falls in love tonight
It can be assumed
His carefree days with us are history
In short, our pal is doomed
In the song "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" by Kristle Edwards, the lyrics describe a situation where two characters are observing two other characters falling in love while they themselves are left out. The first verse describes the observers seeing what's happening but the lovers being oblivious to their presence. The second verse sets the scene with romantic atmosphere but hints at a looming disaster. The chorus describes the peace brought on by the evening and how everything is in perfect harmony, but the verses suggest that there is conflict and turmoil amidst it all. The third verse reveals that the observer has feelings for someone but is unable to express them due to their past that cannot be changed. The fourth verse is from the perspective of one of the characters involved in the romance, who is holding back and hiding his true potential. The final chorus provides a bittersweet ending, saying that if he falls in love, their friendship will be forever changed.
The lyrics of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" were originally written by Tim Rice for Disney's "The Lion King" and set to music by Elton John. Kristle Edwards released her own version of the song in 2002, which was used in various movies and TV shows, including "The Prince and Me."
Line by Line Meaning
I can see what's happening
I'm aware of what's going on
And they don't have a clue
But they're oblivious to it
They'll fall in love and here's the bottom line
They're going to fall in love, and there's nothing that can stop it
Our trio's down to two
It's just the two of them now
The sweet caress of twilight
This magical evening moment
There's magic everywhere
It's enchanting
And with all this romantic atmosphere
But this atmosphere is also dangerous
Disaster's in the air
Because something bad might happen
Can you feel the love tonight
Do you feel the love in the air?
The peace the evening brings
The calm this evening brings
The world for once in perfect harmony
Everything in the world is in sync
With all its living things
Including every living being
So many things to tell her
There's so much I want to share with her
But how to make her see
But I'm not sure how to make her understand
The truth about my past, impossible
It's almost impossible to tell her about my past
She'd turn away from me
Because if I do, she'll go away
He's holding back, he's hiding
He's not being completely open about himself
But what, I can't decide
I'm not sure what he's hiding
Why won't he be the king I know he is
I know he's capable of being a great leader, so why isn't he?
The king I see inside?
The great leader who I know is inside of him?
You needn't look too far
Love is closer than you think
Stealing through the night's uncertainties
It's there in the midst of all the unknowns
Love is where they are
Because they're both in love
And if he falls in love tonight
If he gives into his feelings tonight
It can be assumed
Then we can predict
His carefree days with us are history
That he'll no longer be carefree with us
In short, our pal is doomed
In other words, we're going to lose him
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Elton John, Tim Rice
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jay Smith
I will NEVER get over how beautiful your tone & delivery is on songs. My mother played your gospel album consistently every Sunday. Thanks for sharing your gift of music with the world.
KristleMurdenMusic
Thanks for your lovely comment.
Billie Quin
Absolutely gorgeous vocals from Kristle. Why are they no live performances of this song by her on Youtube?
mr2nut123
I was looking for it now and found this comment. Has she ever sung it live?
Abs
As a kid born in 91’ the Lion King was a major part of my childhood and I still love to listen to your version to this day Kristle. You beat the hell out of Elton John. What a voice
NippysGuard
Kristle has such a beautiful voice. I often find myself listening to this song repeatedly. Disney picked the right singer!
KristleMurdenMusic
Thanks!
Luke Williams
I had no idea you sang this! You're amazing and I love your voice! Can You Feel The Love Tonight is my favourite song and The Lion King is my favourite film. You're incredible, Kristle! :)
KristleMurdenMusic
Thank you
Shauna Rash
33 years old and this song still hits me!! Not even Beyoncé can make this better! Kristle thank you ❤️