Can't Help Myself
Now Now Lyrics
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I can't help myself
I didn't go to the party
I didn't want to see you
I didn't want to talk
And I know I can't help myself when I'm around you
I didn't go to the party
I didn't want to talk
And I know I can't help myself when I'm around you
Laying my head on your lap
Your fingers in my hair
How short a time I knew you
How much I already cared
I made you laugh like no one else had
You made me cry like no else could
I looked up and I asked you
Will you ever get over it
You said eventually
Then you asked me the same thing
My silence meant it might take eternity
It might take eternity
I didn't go to the party
I didn't want to see you
I didn't want to talk
And I know I can't help myself when I'm around you
I didn't go to the party
I didn't want to see you
I didn't want to talk
And I know I can't help myself when I'm around you
And of course I miss you
Certain you miss me too
There's a new movie by our favorite film director
I almost called you
The way my hands would shake
Maybe this is a mistake
Am I calling too soon
Or would it be too late
I didn't go to the party
I didn't want to see you
I didn't want to talk
And I know I can't help myself when I'm around you
I didn't go to the party
I didn't want to see you
I didn't want to talk
And I know I can't help myself when I'm around you
Time will pass us by
Faster than we ever thought
A moment that we shared
Now feels so far apart
Am I calling too soon
Or will it be too late
I can't help myself
I didn't go to the party
I didn't want to see you
I didn't want to talk
And I know I can't help myself when I'm around you
I didn't go to the party
I didn't want to see you
I didn't want to talk
And I know I can't help myself when I'm around you
The lyrics to Now Now's song "Can't Help Myself" convey feelings of longing, regret, and the struggles of moving on from a past relationship. The singer admits that they didn't attend a party because they knew they couldn't resist being around the person they still have strong feelings for. They didn't want to confront their emotions by seeing their former partner and engaging in conversation. Despite their efforts to stay away, they acknowledge that they can't help themselves when they are in close proximity to this person.
The second verse delves into a specific memory shared with their ex-lover. It highlights both moments of joy and pain. The singer reflects on how quickly they became attached to their partner, making them laugh like no one else had before. However, their partner also had the ability to make them cry like no one else could. The lyrics suggest a hope on the singer's part for both of them to eventually "get over it," but there is an underlying uncertainty, as the singer's silence suggests it may take a significant amount of time.
The bridge of the song showcases the singer's internal struggle with their feelings. They confess that they miss their ex, and they believe their ex also misses them. They mention a new movie by their favorite film director, almost calling their ex in an attempt to reconnect. But the singer questions the timing, wondering if it would be too soon or too late to reach out.
The chorus is reiterated throughout the song, emphasizing how the singer couldn't resist being around their former partner because of their unresolved emotions. The closing lines express the passage of time, acknowledging that moments once shared closely now feel distant. The singer questions if they are making the right decision by not reaching out and ultimately concludes that they can't help themselves in their continued longing for their ex.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't go to the party
I purposely avoided attending the party
I didn't want to see you
I had no desire to encounter you
I didn't want to talk
I didn't feel like engaging in conversation
And I know I can't help myself when I'm around you
I have no control over my emotions when I am in your presence
Laying my head on your lap
Resting my head on your legs
Your fingers in my hair
Your gentle touch comforting me
How short a time I knew you
Although it was a brief period, I got to know you
How much I already cared
The depth of my feelings for you was unexpectedly intense
I made you laugh like no one else had
I brought joy to you in a unique way
You made me cry like no else could
You had the ability to deeply hurt me
I looked up and I asked you
I raised my gaze and posed a question to you
Will you ever get over it
Will you ever overcome the pain or situation
You said eventually
You responded with the notion of it taking time
Then you asked me the same thing
Then you inquired the same question to me
My silence meant it might take eternity
My lack of response suggested that it could require an incredibly long time
It might take eternity
The process of healing may never end
And of course I miss you
Naturally, I long for your presence
Certain you miss me too
Confident that you also feel the absence
There's a new movie by our favorite film director
Our beloved filmmaker has released a recent creation
I almost called you
I came close to dialing your number
The way my hands would shake
How my trembling hands would behave
Maybe this is a mistake
Perhaps this is an error in judgment
Am I calling too soon
Is it premature for me to reach out
Or would it be too late
Or would the timing be unfavorable
Time will pass us by
The passage of time will continue
Faster than we ever thought
More quickly than anticipated
A moment that we shared
A memory of our shared experience
Now feels so far apart
Seems distant in the present
Or will it be too late
Or will the opportunity no longer be available
I can't help myself
I am unable to resist my impulses or emotions
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Lucas Hogg, Nyleen Perez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
HealthFromARose
This song woke me out of my sleep awhile ago. I don’t usually fall asleep on the tv. Glad I did. I love this song, the music, vocals, just a vibe.
John/Ann Plotado
Wow....i love this band.
Лаврентий Поляков
Me too
ciiro
2 years later & I’m still in love
HarmonicGray
I enjoyed Threads and I enjoy the new stuff in different ways. Good melodies all around.
Aaron Shepherd
This entire album needs more attention. What an incredible performance.
wtjksa
Amazing
G.S
damn that was good.
Derrick Budd
Saw you prairie,all you talent 🎶✊😎✊
Matt Broussard
Sick intro