Why Cant You Love Me
Randy Lee Lyrics
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You tell me all the time that I'm everything you wanted
And that you're dreams have come true in my eyes
But it seems as if each day goes by that we just grow apart
Why can't you show the love you say you feel inside
Chorus
Cause I'm just the man that held you through the darkest days of your life
And I am the man who'd lay my life down, I'd give it all
To know that you are happy safe and free
So why can't you love me
2nd Verse
I know it's gotta hurt to be locked inside a prison
And to be afraid to let somebody in
But baby I'll never hurt you won't you listen
You'll never have to feel that pain again
I just need to feel the love you say you have inside for me
If you'll just take the risk, this love will set you free
Chorus
Cause I'm just the man that held you through the darkest days of your life
And been there to catch you every time you fall
And I am the man who'd lay my life down, I'd give it all
To know that you are happy safe and free
So why can't you love me
Chorus
Cause I'm just the man that held you through the darkest days of your life
And been there to catch you every time you fall
And I am the man who'd lay my life down, I'd give it all
To know that you are happy safe and free
So why can't you love me
Tag
Why can't you love me
The lyrics to Randy Lee's song "Why Can't You Love Me" depict the frustration and pain of unrequited love. The first verse portrays the conflict between what the singer's love interest claims to feel and what their actions suggest. Despite being told that the singer is everything they wanted and that their dreams have come true, there is a growing distance between them. The chorus expresses the singer's steadfast commitment to this person and their willingness to make sacrifices for their happiness, despite not receiving the same level of affection in return.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that their love interest may have been hurt in the past and may be fearful of opening up to someone new. The singer promises to never cause them pain and encourages them to take a chance on their love. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's unwavering devotion and their confusion as to why their love interest cannot reciprocate their feelings.
Overall, the song captures the emotional turmoil of loving someone who cannot or will not love you back. Despite their best efforts, the singer cannot understand why their love is not enough to win over their love interest.
Line by Line Meaning
You tell me all the time that I'm everything you wanted
You often tell me that I possess all the qualities that you look for in a partner
And that your dreams have come true in my eyes
You feel that your aspirations have been fulfilled because of our relationship
But it seems as if each day goes by that we just grow apart
However, it seems like every passing day our connection fades away
Why can't you show the love you say you feel inside
Why can't you demonstrate the love that you claim you hold for me?
Cause I'm just the man that held you through the darkest days of your life
I am the man who supported you during the tough periods of your life
And been there to catch you every time you fall
I have always been present to assist you with picking yourself up after each setback
And I am the man who'd lay my life down, I'd give it all
I would sacrifice everything, including my life, to assure your wellbeing
To know that you are happy safe and free
All I need to know is that you are content, secure, and unrestricted
I know it's gotta hurt to be locked inside a prison
I understand that it must be painful to feel trapped and limited in your emotions
And to be afraid to let somebody in
To be frightened of opening up to someone and permitting them to become part of your life
But baby I'll never hurt you won't you listen
But please believe me when I say that I will never harm you in any way
You'll never have to feel that pain again
I promise that you'll never have to experience that distress again
I just need to feel the love you say you have inside for me
I just need you to prove that the love you profess to hold for me genuinely exists
If you'll just take the risk, this love will set you free
If you're willing to take a chance, our love can liberate you from your fear and misgivings
Why can't you love me
Why can't you cherish me with the love that I deserve?
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