I Can't Help Myself
Lucid Lyrics


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i cant help, i cant help myself
(x5)

i remember the times,
i cant leave from behind and i can't let go
i can't help myself, i can't help myself
can't escape from my mind,
there's also times when i can't let my feelings show
i can't help myself, i can't help myself
i can't help myself

i can't help myself

i remember the times,
i can't leave from behind and i can't let go
can't escape from my mind,
there's also times when i can't let my feelings show
days are gone now, when i seem so lost,
stay with me till morning comes
until morning comes...

i can't help myseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelf

i can't help myself, i can't help myself





i can't help myseeeeeeeelf

Overall Meaning

The song "I Can't Help Myself" by Lucid is a poignant reflection of a deeply-rooted emotional struggle. The lyrics are repetitive, but they effectively emphasize the overwhelming nature of the singer's mental state. The opening line, "I can't help, I can't help myself," serves as a mantra that further underscores the feeling of helplessness that the singer struggles with. The repetition of this line is used to convey not only the helplessness but also a desperation of someone who is in the throes of a difficult emotional battle.


The song is structured cleverly, with the verses taking the form of a reflection on the past, acknowledging memories that the singer cannot escape or let go of. This is further reinforced with the second chorus, where the singer admits that they "can't escape from my mind." This lines highlights the mental and emotional anguish felt by the singer, indicating a state of mind of someone who is unable to overcome the negative thoughts that have clouded their mind.


As the song progresses, it becomes evident that there is a deep sense of longing for a more peaceful and stable state of mind. The lyrics "stay with me till morning comes, until morning comes" are a plea to a loved one to provide support and companionship through the night, perhaps indicating that they feel safer in the company of someone they trust.


In conclusion, "I Can't Help Myself" is a beautifully written song about a person in the grip of a difficult emotional struggle. The lyrics are hauntingly honest, and the repetition of certain phrases only emphasizes the sense of helplessness and desperation that the singer feels.


Line by Line Meaning

i cant help, i cant help myself
The singer is admitting that they are unable to control their actions or emotions.


i remember the times,
The singer reflects on past events.


i cant leave from behind and i can't let go
The singer is haunted by past experiences and unable to move on.


i can't help myself, i can't help myself
The artist restates their inability to control their actions or emotions.


can't escape from my mind,
The artist is unable to stop thinking about something.


there's also times when i can't let my feelings show
The singer has difficulty expressing their emotions to others.


days are gone now, when i seem so lost,
The singer acknowledges that they have experienced difficult times in the past.


stay with me till morning comes
The artist asks for someone to support them through their struggles.


until morning comes...
The artist hopes for a better tomorrow.


i can't help myseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelf
The artist repeats their inability to control their actions or emotions.


i can't help myself, i can't help myself
The singer repeats their inability to control their actions or emotions.


i can't help myseeeeeeeelf
The artist repeats their inability to control their actions or emotions.




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@matthewdonovan6073

I was 28 still listening at 51. Old but gold. Give me a time machine. Stay safe x

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Let me in that time machine if you ever find it!!!! 😘

@Andy-df4id

I'm 37 bought this lp when I was 17, like the song goes I Can't Help Myself 😂

@DJVASIL

+1

@rayphot

Still listening to this in 2024 😎

@__theonetrueodin

One of those tracks where, no matter where you were in the club, the hair stood up on the back of your neck, the goosebumps kicked in, and you headed straight for the centre of the dance floor. Classic!

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@ritchieschofield1185

When that bassline drops. Oh man it still kicks ass. What a tune! Bring back the 90s. Dave pearce dance anthems before a weekend on the sesh 😊

@Joehume1

I was 13 when this track came out. Probably the only kid my age at school listening to the Ibiza music scene 🕺

@robtudor8598

If your still banging out this tune in 2022, you are legends of great tunes 🎶 👌

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