Can't Help Myself
NICO AND THE RED SHOES Lyrics


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Lying on my bed
Thinking of you
I know that is no good
But I can't stop myself
And in this very moment
You're with someone else
I'm feeling blue
I'm not feeling good

Rolling in bed all by myself
Dreaming in bed all myself
Coz I'm feeling

I'm rolling in my Bed
Dreaming of you
Limits all left alone behind me
Escaping by myself
Up hight I fly to you breathless
Ain't got no clue
No good excuses
Across lies baby who's not a fool
What if he understands

Rolling in bed all by myself
Dreaming in bed all by myself
Coz I'm feeling

Rolling in bed all by myself
Dreaming in bed all myself




Coz I'm feeling blue
I'm feeling blue

Overall Meaning

The song "Can't Help Myself" by NICO AND THE RED SHOES is about the feeling of longing for someone you can't have. The singer is lying on their bed, unable to stop thinking about the person they want, even though they know it's not good for them. The lyrics convey a sense of melancholy as the singer admits to feeling down and blue in the absence of this person.


In the second verse, the singer describes how they are dreaming and rolling in bed alone, trying to escape the painful reality of not being with the person they desire. They are struggling to cope with the situation and their emotions, feeling breathless and clueless about how to handle the situation. The singer wonders what would happen if the person they're longing for understood their predicament.


Overall, "Can't Help Myself" is a heartfelt and vulnerable expression of unrequited love. It's a relatable feeling that many people have experienced at some point in their lives. The song's dreamy and wistful tone adds to its emotional impact, making it a standout track in NICO AND THE RED SHOES's discography.


Line by Line Meaning

Lying on my bed
I am currently lying down on my bed.


Thinking of you
I cannot stop thinking about you.


I know that is no good
I am aware that this thought process is not healthy or productive.


But I can't stop myself
Unfortunately, I cannot control my own thoughts and emotions.


And in this very moment
At this precise moment in time.


You're with someone else
You are currently spending time with another person.


I'm feeling blue
I am experiencing sadness or depression.


I'm not feeling good
I am not experiencing positive emotions.


Rolling in bed all by myself
I am tossing and turning in bed, alone.


Dreaming in bed all myself
I am having unrealistic daydreams or fantasies, alone.


Coz I'm feeling
Because I am experiencing intense emotions.


Limits all left alone behind me
I have temporarily forgotten about any restrictions or boundaries in my life.


Escaping by myself
I am trying to escape from reality on my own.


Up hight I fly to you breathless
In my imagination, I am soaring towards you, gasping for air.


Ain't got no clue
I do not have any clear direction or understanding of my current situation.


No good excuses
I cannot justify my own behavior and thoughts.


Across lies baby who's not a fool
I am lying to myself and trying to deceive myself, but I am not fooling anyone else.


What if he understands
I am worried about the possibility of the other person understanding my true emotions.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., WAGRAM PUBLISHING
Written by: NICOLE EWANG CONGWE

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