Like I Can
Sam Smith - Lyrics
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He could be your preacher, when your soul is down
He could be your lawyer on a witness stand but
He'll never love you like I can, can
He could be a stranger, he gave a certain glance
He could be a trophy, of a one night stand
He could have your humor, but I don't understand cause
Why are you looking down all the wrong roads
When mine is the heart and the soul of the song
There may be lovers who hold out their hands but
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
A chance encounter of circumstance
Baby he's a mantra, keeps your mind entranced
He could be the silence in this mayhem, but then again
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
Why are you looking down all the wrong roads
When mine is the heart and the soul of the song
There may be lovers who hold out their hands but
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
We both have demons, that we can't stand
I love your demons, like devils can
If you're still seeking an honest man
And stop deceiving Lord please
Why are you looking down all the wrong roads
When mine is the heart and the soul of the song
There may be lovers who hold out their hands but
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
The lyrics of "Like I Can" describe the depth of the singer's love for someone and the potential pitfalls of looking for love in all the wrong places. The first stanza sets the stage by describing a man who could be many things – a sinner, a gentleman, a preacher, a lawyer – but will never love the person like the singer can. The second stanza elaborates on this idea by describing a man who is a stranger or a one-night stand or even has the same sense of humor as the person, but again won't love them with the same depth as the singer. The chorus questions why the person is searching for love in all the wrong places when the singer's love is the heart and soul of the song.
In the third stanza, the singer acknowledges that both they and the person they love have demons that they cannot stand, but the singer loves the person's demons like devils can. The final stanza pleads with the person to stop deceiving themselves and look no further because the singer's love is the most honest kind they will find.
Overall, the song is a declaration of love and a warning against settling for less in relationships. It encourages the listener to recognize the value of a genuine, deep connection rather than pursuing shallow or fleeting experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
He could be a sinner, or a gentleman
He has the potential to be seen as someone with moral flaws or as a chivalrous man
He could be your preacher, when your soul is down
He could provide solace and comfort, like a religious leader
He could be your lawyer on a witness stand but
He could help defend and protect you, like a legal counsel in court
He'll never love you like I can, can
Despite these possible roles, he cannot love you as deeply or passionately as I am capable of
He could be a stranger, he gave a certain glance
Even as a stranger, he may still catch your eye and have a certain allure
He could be a trophy, of a one night stand
He could be just a surface-level conquest, only pursued for a fleeting moment of pleasure
He could have your humor, but I don't understand cause
He may share your sense of humor, but there is still something that doesn't quite click with us
Why are you looking down all the wrong roads
Why are you searching for love in all the wrong places
When mine is the heart and the soul of the song
When my love is pure and genuine, the centerpiece of this romantic melody
There may be lovers who hold out their hands but
Other people may show interest or affection towards you
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
But they will never be able to love you the way I am capable of
A chance encounter of circumstance
Meeting each other was a lucky coincidence
Baby he's a mantra, keeps your mind entranced
He may be someone you obsessively think about, like a soothing yet addictive mantra
He could be the silence in this mayhem, but then again
He could offer peace and serenity amidst chaos and confusion, but there are still reservations
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
Ultimately, none of these other possibilities can match the depth of my love for you
We both have demons, that we can't stand
Both of us have personal issues and flaws that we struggle with
I love your demons, like devils can
I accept and embrace your faults and demons, as only someone as passionate as a devil would
If you're still seeking an honest man
If you are still looking for someone genuine and truthful
And stop deceiving Lord please
And stop leading yourself astray from what you truly desire, oh Lord please help us
Why are you looking down all the wrong roads
Why are you searching for love in all the wrong places
When mine is the heart and the soul of the song
When my love is pure and genuine, the centerpiece of this romantic melody
There may be lovers who hold out their hands but
Other people may show interest or affection towards you
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
But they will never be able to love you the way I am capable of
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAM SMITH, MATT PRIME
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Albina //
He could be a sinner, or a gentleman
He could be a preacher when your soul is damned
He could be a lawyer on a witness stand
But he'll never love you like I can, can
He could be a stranger you gave a second glance
He could be a trophy of a one night stand
He could have your humour, but I don't understand
'Cause he'll never love you like I can, can, can
Why are you looking down all the wrong roads?
When mine is the heart and the salt of the soul
There may be lovers who hold out their hands
But they'll never love you like I can, can, can
They'll never love you like I can, can
A chance encounter of circumstance
Maybe he's a mantra, keeps your mind entranced
He could be the silence in this mayhem, but then again
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
Why are you looking down all the wrong roads?
When mine is the heart and the salt of the soul
There may be lovers who hold out their hands
But they'll never love you like I can, can, can
They'll never love you like I can, can, can
They'll never love you like I can, can, can
We both have demons, that we can't stand
I love your demons, like devils can
If you're self-seeking, an honest man
Then stop deceiving
Lord, please
Why are you looking down all the wrong roads?
When mine is the heart and the salt of the soul
There may be lovers who hold out their hands
But they'll never love you like I can, can, can
They'll never love you like I can, can, can
They'll never love you like I can, can, can
Iqhwan Fikri
Indahnya dari pandangan
Aku hilang arah
Lemas dalam asmara
Terasa debaran cinta
Ku warna dunia
Terlakar takdir kita
Jangan kau terus membisu
Jujur saja padaku
Siapaku di jiwamu
Berikan aku cinta
Yang tulus tanpa ragu
Yang mampu menerangkan
Setiap ruang hatiku
Kerana ku tak sanggup untuk dilukai
Cinta ini untuk dia
Bahagia diragut luka
Kita yang terpisah
Lemas dalam sengsara
Jangan kau terus membisu
Jujur saja padaku
Siapaku di jiwamu
Berikan aku cinta
Yang tulus tanpa ragu
Yang mampu menerangkan
Setiap ruang hatiku
Kerana ku tak sanggup untuk dilukai
Cinta ini untuk dia
Sedarkah kau
Segala yang telah kukorbankan
Hanya buatmu cinta hati terakhirku
Kembalikan dirimu yang dulunya setia
Mencintaiku dengan sepenuh jiwa
Berikan aku cinta
Yang tulus tanpa ragu
Yang mampu menerangkan
Setiap ruang hatiku
Kerana ku tak sanggup untuk dilukai
Cinta ini untuk dia
Kerana ku tak sanggup untuk dilukai
Cinta ini untuk dia
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