I Can't Help It If I'm Still in Love with You
Loretta Lynn/Conway Twitty Lyrics
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And my heart fell at your feet
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you.
Somebody else stood by your side
And he looked so satisfied
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you.
As I brushed your arm and walked so close to you
Then suddenly I've got that old time feeling
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
The lyrics to Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty's song, I Can't Help It If I'm Still In Love With You, tell the story of a person who runs into their former lover on the street. Despite the fact that the former lover is now with someone else and seems happy, the singer's heart still belongs to them. The song captures the feeling of longing for a lost love that never quite fades, even when years have passed since the split.
The first stanza sets the scene, with the singer encountering their former lover unexpectedly. The second stanza reveals that the former lover has moved on and is now with someone else, but this realization does not diminish the singer's feelings. The final stanza is particularly poignant, as the singer is overwhelmed by a rush of memories and emotions when they brush against their former lover's arm. The last line suggests that the singer's love will remain, regardless of outward circumstances or time passed.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I passed you on the street
I saw you in person today while walking on the street
And my heart fell at your feet
When I saw you, my emotions overwhelmed me and I fell in love with you again
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you.
I have no control over my feelings towards you and I'm still in love with you
Somebody else stood by your side
I saw another person standing next to you
And he looked so satisfied
He seemed content and happy with you
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you.
It's not my choice to be in love with you, my heart wants what it wants regardless of the circumstances
A picture from the past came slowly stealing
Memories and emotions from our past together started to surface and gradually take over my thoughts
As I brushed your arm and walked so close to you
When we were physically close, it brought back old feelings
Then suddenly I've got that old time feeling
Suddenly, the emotions and memories from the past became very strong and intense
I can't help it if I'm still in love with you
My love for you is too strong to just turn off and forget about, even if it would be easier to move on
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Written by: Hank Williams
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