Can't Help Myself
Marin Hoxha & Beth De Bacci Lyrics
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It's been months but I still feel the same
I'm not sure why I can't get you off my mind
Guess I'd never been in love before
So when you left me my heart was torn
I wish I'd never let you in
I wish I hadn't been so vulnerable
Crying out for help
'Cause you're bad for my health
But I can't help myself
But I can't help myself
Crying out for help
'Cause you're bad for my health
But I can't help myself
I've tried so hard to forget your face
So why's it feel like you're stuck in my brain
Do you remember how it felt to be side by side
Or do you never really think of me
Am I just a distant memory
Do I need to stop living in this fantasy
In this fantasy
In this fantasy
Crying out for help
'Cause you're bad for my health
But I can't help myself
But I can't help myself
Crying out for help
'Cause you're bad for my health
But I can't help myself
The lyrics of Marin Hoxha and Beth De Bacci's song "Can't Help Myself" speak of a relationship that has ended but one of the participants still can't move on. Despite months having passed since the relationship's demise, the singer still hears the ex's name and can't shake off the memories. The singer confesses that they had never experienced love before, so when their ex-partner left them, it broke their heart. They wish they had never allowed themselves to become so emotionally vulnerable.
The lyrics express the singer's self-awareness of their situation, that it is getting out of hand, but they still can't help themselves from thinking about the ex. They cry out for help, acknowledging that they know that thinking of their ex is not good for their emotional and mental well-being, but they just can't help it. The chorus repetition provides evidence of the singer's inability to let go of their ex.
This song's lyrics describe a common feeling of heartbreak and regret, but it does so with a unique sense of self-awareness, which is appreciated by many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
It still hurts me when I hear your name
The mention of your name is still painful to me
It's been months but I still feel the same
Despite it being months since we parted, my feelings remain unchanged
I'm not sure why I can't get you off my mind
I don't understand why I am unable to stop thinking about you
Guess I'd never been in love before
I realize now that I had never truly experienced love until I met you
So when you left me my heart was torn
The pain of losing you has left my heart in pieces
I wish I'd never let you in
I regret ever allowing myself to be vulnerable enough to let you enter my life
I wish I hadn't been so vulnerable
I wish I had been stronger and less open to being hurt
Crying out for help
I am desperately in need of assistance
'Cause you're bad for my health
You are detrimental to my well-being
But I can't help myself
Despite the harm you cause, I feel unable to resist you
I've tried so hard to forget your face
I have made significant efforts to erase your image from my memory
So why's it feel like you're stuck in my brain
Despite my attempts, it seems like I still cannot shake the thought of you
Do you remember how it felt to be side by side
Do you recall the sensation of being close and intimate with me
Or do you never really think of me
Is it possible that I don't occupy your thoughts in the same way you do mine
Am I just a distant memory
Perhaps I am merely an insubstantial memory to you now
Do I need to stop living in this fantasy
Maybe I need to let go of the idea or illusion that we could be together again
In this fantasy
In this imaginary world where we are together
Crying out for help
I am reaching out for assistance
'Cause you're bad for my health
Your existence is causing me physical and emotional harm
But I can't help myself
Despite the knowledge that you are hurting me, I feel powerless to change my feelings
Contributed by Miles B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@NiranjanPagadalaNiri
6 months back youtube recommended "One Man Army "
Luckily my fingers clicked that video..
Then after I started recommending your tracks to others.
Martin!!Addicted to your tracks.simply
There are some creepy track composers who have millions of subscribers on youtube, But you deserves that million mark
💚💙💛from INDIA🇮🇳.
Then,Now,Forever fan of yours😇
@whp3036
Love the chill vibes and the 808’s! :))
@resets3123
Love the melody ! 🥰🔥
@NiranjanPagadalaNiri
6 months back youtube recommended "One Man Army "
Luckily my fingers clicked that video..
Then after I started recommending your tracks to others.
Martin!!Addicted to your tracks.simply
There are some creepy track composers who have millions of subscribers on youtube, But you deserves that million mark
💚💙💛from INDIA🇮🇳.
Then,Now,Forever fan of yours😇
@aegis062
I used 4 music apps and they failed to find this song for me. when I was about to give up I said "hey google" "find this song" and bam!
@jaju480
Great song ❤️
@iroshanbaranasuriya3975
Nice music !👍👍
@nuraddeensani6823
I love this song
@bogdandejanu4733
Damn, now i feel sorry i didn't know about this one a year ago, glad that it passed to my ears too, no matter how old Music is, as soon as you still enjoy it, is all you can wish from Music! :D
@keyzarjoel413
Goooood music 🎶👌👍
@MusicBySergius
I love it your chill stuff, Marin! :3