I Can't Control Myself
Rage Lyrics


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I can't stand still cause you got me goin'
Your pants are low and your hips are showin'
I watch you yea while you're standin' there
Your skin tight jeans and your sexy hair
Don't want you goin' round with no one else
Cause when I'm with you I can't control myself, yeah

Defenses down and you got me shakin'
You got me so that my nerves are achin'
If you knew me and your were in my world
Your knees would bend an' your hair would curl
You make me move yea like no one else
When I'm with you I can't control myself

I've got this feeling deep inside of me
It makes me be what I'm supposed to be
It makes me feel alright
When I'm with you at night an' we love
An' we love

Ya hold me so with this big temptation
This kind of feelin' could move the nation
An' I'm okay when I'm here with you
I do the things that ya want me to
I don't do these things for no one else
When I'm with you I can't control myself




I can't control myself
I can't control myself

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rage's "I Can't Control Myself" are about the uncontrollable feelings that arise when the singer is with a particular person. The song starts by describing how the person's appearance, particularly their tight clothing and sexy hair, make it difficult for the singer to stand still. The singer expresses his desire to be the only one this person is seeing, as being with them makes them so out of control.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the intense physical feelings the singer has when he is around this person. He says they make him shake and his nerves ache, and he cannot control himself around them. The second verse adds to this, with the singer stating that being with this person makes him feel like he is supposed to be there. He also suggests that this person's appeal is so strong that it could "move the nation."


The bridge of the song describes how the singer is "okay" when he is with this person, and he will do whatever they want him to do because being with them is more important than anything else. Finally, the song's repetition of "I can't control myself" emphasizes the singer's lack of control around this person, no matter how hard he tries.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't stand still cause you got me goin'
Your presence makes me restless and unable to stay still.


Your pants are low and your hips are showin'
Your attire and body language are sexually appealing and enticing.


I watch you yea while you're standin' there
I'm unable to take my eyes off you even when you're just standing there.


Your skin tight jeans and your sexy hair
Your tight jeans and hair contribute to your attractive appearance.


Don't want you goin' round with no one else
I don't want you to be with anyone else but me.


Cause when I'm with you I can't control myself, yeah
Your company makes me lose my self-control.


Defenses down and you got me shakin'
My guard is down and your presence makes me nervous.


You got me so that my nerves are achin'
Your effect on me is so intense that it's causing me physical discomfort.


If you knew me and your were in my world
If we were in a relationship, you would see a different side of me.


Your knees would bend an' your hair would curl
You would be completely at my mercy and would be willing to do whatever I ask.


You make me move yea like no one else
You have a unique ability to make me feel and do things that no one else can.


When I'm with you I can't control myself
My self-restraint disappears when I'm with you.


I've got this feeling deep inside of me
I have a strong emotional and physical attraction to you.


It makes me be what I'm supposed to be
Being with you brings out the best version of myself.


It makes me feel alright
My feelings for you make me happy and content.


When I'm with you at night an' we love
Being intimate with you at night intensifies my feelings for you.


Ya hold me so with this big temptation
Your touch and presence are extremely tempting and seductive.


This kind of feelin' could move the nation
The intensity of my desire for you is so strong that it could have a powerful impact on others.


An' I'm okay when I'm here with you
I feel safe and comfortable when I'm with you.


I do the things that ya want me to
I'm willing to please and meet your desires and expectations.


I don't do these things for no one else
My willingness to do things for you is unique and exclusive to you.


When I'm with you I can't control myself
I lose control when I'm around you.


I can't control myself
I'm unable to resist the strong connection I have with you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: REG PRESLEY

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