She released her debut EP "Taste Test" on July 16th, 2021, spawning four singles including "Come Through" and "Bitch I'm Busy".
I Can't Make You Love Me
Priyanka Lyrics
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You can't make your heart feel
Somethin' it won't
Turn down the lights
Turn down the bed
Turn down these voices inside my head
Tell me no lies
Just hold me close
Don't patronize
'Cause I can't make you love me if you don't
You can't make your heart feel
Somethin' it won't
Here in the dark, in these final hours
I will lay down my heart
I'll feel the power
'Cause I can't make you love me
'Cause I can't make
'Cause I can't make
I'll close my eyes
Then I won't see
Love you don't feel
When you're holdin' me
Morning will come
And I'll do what's right
Just give me till then
To give up this fight
'Cause I can't make you love me if you don't
You can't make your heart feel
Somethin' it won't
Here in the dark, in these final hours
I will lay down my heart
I'll feel the power
'Cause I can't make
'Cause I can't make
The lyrics of Priyanka Chopra’s song I Can't Make You Love Me are about unrequited love. The singer knows that she cannot force someone to love her if they don't, even if she desires it with her entire being. She acknowledges that the person she loves cannot change their heart to feel something that it doesn't. The singer is consumed by the desire for the person she loves to feel the same way, as evidenced in lines like “Just hold me close, Don’t patronize” and “Lay down with me, Tell me no lies”. She is looking for an escape from the painful reality of the situation by asking the person to hold her close, but she also acknowledges that “I’ll close my eyes/ Then I won’t see/ Love you don’t feel/ When you’re holdin’ me”. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is resigned to the fact that the person she loves cannot be forced to love her back, but she still wishes for them to feel the power and depth of her love.
One interesting fact about this song is that it was originally written and recorded by Bonnie Raitt in 1991, but Priyanka Chopra’s cover version was released in 2014. The song was written by Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin, and Raitt's version became a major hit, reaching No. 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. Chopra said that she has been a fan of the song ever since hearing Raitt's version, and that she wanted to create her own interpretation of the lyrics. The music video for Chopra’s version was shot in Brooklyn, New York, and features the actress and singer in various emotional states, including sadness, despair, and hope.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it has been covered by a wide variety of artists, including George Michael, Adele, and Kelly Clarkson. George Michael's version was also a hit, reaching No. 45 on the UK singles chart in 1999. Adele performed the song during her tour in 2011, and Clarkson covered it during her performance on American Idol in 2002. The song has been praised for its powerful lyrics and emotional depth, and has become a classic example of a heartbreaking ballad.
Chords (key of C):
Verse: C G Am F
Chorus: F G C (repeat twice)
Line by Line Meaning
'Cause I can't make you love me if you don't
I cannot force you to develop affection towards me, unless you already have feelings for me.
You can't make your heart feel Somethin' it won't
It is impossible to control your heart's emotions and make it feel something it isn't capable of.
Turn down the lights Turn down the bed Turn down these voices inside my head
In order to avoid the distraction of unwanted thoughts, I want to create an atmosphere of calmness and stillness.
Lay down with me Tell me no lies Just hold me close Don't patronize
I request for a genuine expression of love and affection from you, without any pretense or lies.
Here in the dark, in these final hours I will lay down my heart I'll feel the power 'Cause I can't make you love me
Even though it hurts, I acknowledge that I cannot control your emotions and will bravely accept that fact.
I'll close my eyes Then I won't see Love you don't feel When you're holdin' me
Even though I know what you feel towards me, I wish to temporarily ignore the truth and cherish this moment of closeness.
Morning will come And I'll do what's right Just give me till then To give up this fight
With the coming of morning, I'll take the right decision and stop fighting a losing battle in pursuit of unrequited love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Allen Shamblin, Michael Reid
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GyanPrakash
This is a nice song.
Every INDIAN should be proud that an ARTIST of their own
Region is trying to rise high, competing with the world.
At lest she is willing to try to rise INDIA'S name in INTERNATIONAL level.
Maybe in future she'll get more fame
But she needs us to support her.
Don't dislike her songs, Just find out MISTAKES that should be CORRECTED.
So she could improve her work and take along her journey.
@antudas7519
Turn down the lights
Turn down the bed
Turn down these voices inside my head
Lay down with me
Tell me no lies
Just hold me close, don't patronize
Don't patronize me
'Cause I can't make you love me if you don't
You can't make your heart feel something it won't
Here in the dark, in these final hours
I will lay down my heart and I'll feel the power
But you won't, no you won't
'Cause I can't make you love me, if you don't
I'll close my eyes, then I won't see
The love you don't feel when you're holding me
Morning will come and I'll do what's right
Just give me till then to give up this fight
And I will give up…
@sadiyaghaffar1544
Cause I can't make you love me if you don't
You can't make your heart feel
Somethin' it won't
Turn down the lights
Turn down the bed
Turn down these voices inside my head
Lay down with me
Tell me no lies
Just hold me close
Don't patronize
'Cause I can't make you love me if you don't
You can't make your heart feel
Somethin' it won't
Here in the dark, in these final hours
I will lay down my heart
I'll feel the power
'Cause I can't make you love me..
'Cause I can't make...
'Cause I can't make...
I'll close my eyes
Then I won't see
Love you don't feel
When you're holdin' me
Morning will come
And I'll do what's right
Just give me till then
To give up this fight
Cause I can't make you love me if you don't
You can't make your heart feel
Somethin' it won't
Here in the dark, in these final hours
I will lay down my heart
I'll feel the power
'Cause I can't make...
ur welcome ☺
@2ermelinda2
This is so sad that this song has just only 8 milion views :(((( i am from ALBANIA and i listen this song almost every day and support priyanka a lot coz she is very talented ,but im a little bit surprise with the comments below,how is it possible that people around the world,love her ,,and her people, indians dont support her ??? she is an amazing icon for india so how you dont support her? ,i still dont understand,,here in europe if you mention India the first names that comes in our mind its,shahrukh khan,priyanka chopra,hrithik roshan,aamir khan ,salma,deepika,anushka etc.....priyanka its a part of indian image , you cant say bad words to her ,when she is making famouse india YOUR COUNTRY by her songs and her movies.... Love Bollywood ,Love Priyanka and all other actors <3 without them the movie industry would die :))))
@avnigoyal8614
I am an indian and i love priyanka...she is the most talented actress.
@gouravdash
+ermelinda mereli Love you too...my nick name is bollywood and I am touched with your comment. Let's marry and have kids together.
@2ermelinda2
Gourav Das
hahaha very funnyyyy :p we are very far so sorry its pyaar impossible loool :pppp
@gouravdash
ermelinda mereli Pyaar impossible! :(
@2ermelinda2
Gourav Das
just go and see where albania is in world map than you will give up hahha :p
@evantupan7174
Priyanka Chopra: I Can't Make You Love Me
Nick Jonas: You MADE ME!
@montanasnow9519
LOVE THIS COMMENT !
YES, PRIYANKA CHOPRA JONAS-TWISTED NICK JONASs ARM & HE COULDN'T HELP BUT LOVE HER !!! I WOULD HAVE LIKED TO SEE THAT, NICK FIGHTING HER OFF-IN BETWEEN
KISSES***
@marigoldnsb
aw true
@Christian_Ada1
An arranged marriage