His debut album "State of Mind" also contains a guest apperance on harmonica by Stevie Wonder on the track titled "Expression of Love".
Raul Midón's debut on US television was The Late Show with David Letterman on June 28, 2005.
I Can't Love You
Raul Midón Lyrics
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No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
No first of spring
No song to sing
In fact here's just another ordinary day
No April rain
No flowers bloom
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
No summer's high
No warm July
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
No autumn breeze
No falling leaves
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
No Libra sun
No Halloween
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
But what it is, though old so new
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I just called to say I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby of my heart
The lyrics of Raul Midón's song "I Can't Love You" convey a sense of longing and yearning for a deep emotional connection. The singer expresses a lack of traditional celebratory moments and seasonal changes, emphasizing the absence of joyous occasions often associated with love and romance.
The absence of New Year's Day and chocolate-covered candy hearts implies a lack of festivities and gestures of affection typically associated with those occasions. This suggests a sense of emotional emptiness and a yearning for the excitement and happiness that love usually brings.
The mention of specific months, such as April, June, July, and August, without their usual significances (with no rain, blooms, weddings, or warmth) further reinforces the absence of love and the routine nature of the singer's days. The absence of typical seasonal experiences like falling leaves and autumn breezes highlights a lack of change and vibrancy in the singer's life.
Despite these seemingly ordinary and mundane circumstances, the singer emphasizes the importance and truth of their feelings. The repetition of "I just called to say I love you" signifies the sheer power and significance of those three words. The singer wants to convey their genuine affection and sincere care for the listener.
The repeated line "And I mean it from the bottom of my heart" underscores the depth and sincerity of the singer's emotions. The absence of external elements associated with love and celebration only further highlights the purity and authenticity of the affection being expressed. Through this song, the singer seeks to communicate their love and reassure the listener that their feelings are genuine and heartfelt.
Line by Line Meaning
No New Year's Day to celebrate
There is no special occasion like New Year's Day to rejoice
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away
There are no sweet treats like heart-shaped chocolates to share with someone
No first of spring
There is no excitement of experiencing the arrival of spring
No song to sing
There is no melody to express emotions
In fact here's just another ordinary day
It's just an average day without anything remarkable
No April rain
The rain of April is absent
No flowers bloom
There are no blossoming flowers
No wedding Saturday within the month of June
No special day for weddings during the month of June
But what it is, is something true
Yet, what it represents is something genuine
Made up of these three words that I must say to you
Composed of these three words that I feel compelled to express to you
I just called to say I love you
I made a phone call solely to tell you that I love you
I just called to say how much I care
I simply called to convey the depth of my affection
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
And I genuinely intend it from the deepest part of my being
No summer's high
There is no exhilarating summer experience
No warm July
There is no cozy July warmth
No harvest moon to light one tender August night
No radiant moon to illuminate a gentle August evening
No autumn breeze
There is no refreshing breeze of autumn
No falling leaves
There are no falling leaves to create an autumnal atmosphere
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies
There isn't even enough time for birds to migrate to the south
No Libra sun
There is no Libra zodiac sign representing balance and harmony
No Halloween
There is no celebration of Halloween
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy you bring
There is no expressing gratitude for the happiness and cheer you bring during Christmas
But what it is, though old so new
But what love is, despite being a timeless concept, it always feels new
To fill your heart like no three words could ever do
To deeply touch and fill your heart in ways that cannot be achieved by any other combination of words
I just called to say I love you
I made a phone call solely to tell you that I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I simply called to emphasize how much I truly care about you
I just called to say I love you
I made a phone call solely to tell you that I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart
And I genuinely intend it from the deepest part of my being
I just called to say I love you
I made a phone call solely to tell you that I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I simply called to emphasize how much I truly care about you
I just called to say I love you
I made a phone call solely to tell you that I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, of my heart
And I genuinely intend it from the deepest part of my being, from the very core of my heart
I just called to say I love you
I made a phone call solely to tell you that I love you
I just called to say how much I care, I do
I simply called to emphasize how much I truly care about you
I just called to say I love you
I made a phone call solely to tell you that I love you
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart, of my heart, baby of my heart
And I genuinely intend it from the deepest part of my being, from the very core of my heart, my darling
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stevie Wonder
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