Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Nancy Wilson (Jazz) Lyrics
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I can't take my eyes off you
You'd be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God I'm alive
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off you
Pardon the way that I stare
There's nothing else to compare
The sight of you leaves me weak
There are no words left to speak
But if you feel like I feel
Please let me know that is real
You're just too good to be true
I can't take my eyes off you
I need you baby
And if it's quite all right
I need you baby
And if its quite alright
I need you baby
To warm the lonely nights
I love you baby
Trust in me when I say its okay
Oh pretty baby
Don't bring me down I pray
Oh pretty baby
Now that I've found you stay
And let me love you, baby
Let me love you
You're just too good to be true
I can't take my eyes off you
You'd be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
At long last love has arrived
And I thank God I'm alive
You're just too good to be true
Can't take my eyes off You
I need you baby
And if it's quite all right
I need you baby
To warm the lonely nights
I love you baby
Now trust in me when I say its okay
Oh pretty baby
Don't bring me down I pray
Oh pretty baby
Now that I've found you stay
And let me love you, baby
Let me love you
Nancy Wilson's hit single, "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" is a love ballad that expresses the singer's love and admiration for their significant other. The singer is thoroughly smitten by their partner, and they can't help but stare. They describe their partner as being too good to be true and compare them to the feeling of heaven. The singer acknowledges that their presence makes them weak, and they cannot find the words to describe the sensation. They ask their partner if their feelings are mutual and if they can confirm that the love is real. They continue to express their need for their partner and share how much they love them.
The purpose of the song is to convey a feeling of being in love and at peace with one's partner. The lyrics are simple yet heartfelt, which makes it relatable to anyone who has been in love. The song became an instant hit when it was first released and had several renditions, including Frankie Valli's version, which became a chart-topping success. The song's overall appeal stems from the use of simple melody and persuasive lyrics that resonate deeply with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
You're just too good to be true
You seem perfect, almost unreal
I can't take my eyes off you
I'm completely captivated by you
You'd be like heaven to touch
I imagine that touching you would be like a heavenly experience
I wanna hold you so much
I long to embrace you tightly
At long last love has arrived
After waiting for so long, I finally found love
And I thank God I'm alive
I'm grateful to be alive to experience this love
Pardon the way that I stare
Forgive me for staring at you so intently
There's nothing else to compare
Nothing else even comes close to your beauty
The sight of you leaves me weak
Looking at you makes me feel weak in the knees
There are no words left to speak
I'm at a loss for words to describe how you make me feel
But if you feel like I feel
If you feel the same way I do
Please let me know that it's real
Please assure me that this love is genuine
I need you baby
I need you in my life
And if it's quite all right
If it's not too much to ask
To warm the lonely nights
To keep me company during the lonely nights
Trust in me when I say it's okay
Believe me when I tell you everything will be fine
Oh pretty baby
Oh beautiful person
Don't bring me down I pray
Don't ruin what we have, I beg you
Now that I've found you stay
Now that I've found you, please stay with me
And let me love you, baby
Allow me to love you deeply
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Bob Crewe, Robert Gaudio
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Dion_Mustard
EXTREMELY UNDERRATED SINGER...She is up there with the greatest singers in my opinion!!
@MrBrown-mw9il
1000 percent ๐
@wiggluededgessnatched
absolutely... even upper the Queen of Soul Aretha.... she's in the level of Pearl Bailey, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone and Ella Fitzgerald
@levernejones8440
I think so, tooโฅ๏ธ
@JudithBullock-rw7gt
Not many could compete. Agreed
@cliftonboyz1959
what a brilliant performer. she captured the essence of soul ballads.
@jomanda6876
I've watched this video an unhealthy amount of times over the past week. My mother considers Nancy Wilson her favorite singer, and I didn't pay much attention as a child, but now... I get it. Nancy was spectacularโsassy, refined, and classy. An absolute goddess. RIP to "The Girl With the Honey-Coated Voice" ๐ค โจ
@thegiftedmarki5399
Sounds like me with Aretha Franklin
@that70sgirl90
The emotion on her face and in her voice is just Incredible!! Beautiful... All That Glitters Is Gold!! ๐ซ
Thank you for sharing! ๐
@arlenecerf8833
One my favourite vocalists of all time - Ms Nancy โFancyโ Wilson. What a treat to hear her sing this fabulous number live . I wore out her studio recording of this song quite a while ago - soul stirring performance โค๏ธ