Can't Help Falling in Love
Shirley Lyrics
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But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay, would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you.
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes,
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand, take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you
For I can't help falling in love with you
Take my hand, take my whole life too
For I can't help falling in love with you
For I can't help falling in love with you
In Shirley's song "Can't Help Falling In Love", the singer admits that they know rushing into love is foolish, but they can't help it. They question whether staying in love would be considered a sin. The imagery used in the song suggests that love is as natural as a river flowing to the sea, and some things are just meant to be. The repetition of the line "Take my hand, take my whole life too" emphasizes the singer's willingness to commit themselves entirely to their beloved.
The song is a classic love ballad that has resonated with generations. Many have interpreted it to be a song about forbidden love or risky infatuation. The lyrics evoke a sense of surrender to the power of love, despite its unpredictability. Shirley's tender and emotive voice adds to the song's poignancy.
Line by Line Meaning
Wise men say, only fools rush in.
Smart people advise that it’s foolish to act impulsively in a new relationship.
But I can't help falling in love with you
Despite that advice, I cannot control my feelings for you.
Shall I stay, would it be a sin
I wonder if it’s wrong to stay with you, because we’re moving too fast.
If I can't help falling in love with you.
But I can’t resist falling in love with you despite it feeling like it’s too soon.
Like a river flows surely to the sea
True love happens naturally and inevitably, just like a river that meets the sea.
Darling so it goes,
That’s the way love is, my dear.
Some things are meant to be
Certain things, like our love, are destined to happen.
Take my hand, take my whole life too
I’m giving you everything I have, and I want to share my life with you.
For I can't help falling in love with you
Because I’m falling in love with you uncontrollably.
For I can't help falling in love with you
Again, I can’t stop myself from falling deeper in love with you.
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