Can't Fight Love
The 411 Lyrics


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See I'm the one that loves you
She never deserved you
Sorry if it hurts her
But I've gotta have you

This might end our friendship
A chance I'm gonna take it
If you feel the same way
I know that we can make it

Would she take your coat
When you come in from out the rain?
Would she hold your hand again
If it eased away your pain?

Would she try her best
To give you room to grow?
Or would it all just be a show
Or could it all just be in vain?

You can't fight love
No, you can't fight love
Don't you turn and walk away
And 'cause I thought I heard you say
You lost it time and time again

You can't fight love
No, you can't fight love
You can't buy it on a shelf
You should look for no one else
Nobody but myself

I've been standing by
In a silence I have cried
Longing to hold you in the night
But I never spoke a word

And all the love in me
Can't reveal the way I feel
But when I tell you what's inside
Don't you run away for miles

You can't fight love
No, you can't fight love
Don't you turn and walk away
And 'cause I thought I heard you say
You lost it time and time again

You can't fight love
No, you can't fight love
You can't buy it on a shelf
You should look for no one else
Nobody but myself

See I'm the one that loves you
She never deserved you
Sorry if it hurts her
But I've gotta have you

This might end our friendship
A chance I'm gonna take it
If you feel the same way
I know that we can make it

You can't fight love
No, you can't fight love
Don't you turn and walk away
And 'cause I thought I heard you say
You lost it time and time again

You can't fight love
No, you can't fight love
You can't buy it on a shelf
You should look for no one else
Nobody but myself





You can't fight love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The 411's Can't Fight Love explore a sensitive and complicated topic of unrequited love. It tells the story of the singer who is secretly in love with their friend's partner but struggles with the guilt and ambivalence of acting on those feelings. The first verse sets the tone and reveals the singer's dilemma of wanting someone so badly yet trying to avoid the damage it may cause. They admit that pursuing their crush could potentially end their friendship but still believe it's worth risking as they feel that they are the one who deserves to be with them.


The second verse contrasts the singer's love with their friend's partner's behavior, indicating that they would be a better partner. They question if their crush's partner would take care of them when they're in pain or give them space to grow as a person. The chorus emphasizes the inevitability of love and that it can't be denied or rejected. The singer urges their crush to embrace the love that they share and forget about their current partner or any potential new partners. In the final verse, the singer shares their pain of not being able to express their feelings for so long but also expresses hope that they might eventually have a chance with their crush.


Overall, the lyrics of Can't Fight Love convey a relatable and emotionally charged message for anyone who has ever fallen in love with someone they can't have. It captures the inner struggles of the singer with a subtlety that is both poignant and engaging.


Line by Line Meaning

See I'm the one that loves you
I am the one in love with you


She never deserved you
The person you are currently with does not deserve you


Sorry if it hurts her
I am sorry if this causes them pain


But I've gotta have you
But I cannot shake my feelings for you


This might end our friendship
Pursuing this could potentially ruin our friendship


A chance I'm gonna take it
But I am willing to take that risk


If you feel the same way
If you reciprocate my feelings


I know that we can make it
I believe that we can make a relationship work


Would she take your coat
Would the person you are with be there for you in small ways?


When you come in from out the rain?
Would they be there for you in moments of vulnerability?


Would she hold your hand again
Would they show you affection when you need it?


If it eased away your pain?
Would they comfort you when you are in pain?


Would she try her best
Would the person you are with put in effort?


To give you room to grow?
Would they allow you the space to be yourself?


Or would it all just be a show
Is their love genuine or just for appearances?


Or could it all just be in vain?
Is there any point to this relationship?


You can't fight love
Love cannot be denied or ignored


No, you can't fight love
No matter how hard you try


Don't you turn and walk away
Don't deny your true feelings


And 'cause I thought I heard you say
I thought you might feel the same way


You lost it time and time again
You have been unlucky in love before


You can't buy it on a shelf
Love cannot be purchased or superficially obtained


You should look for no one else
You should pursue no other romantic interests


Nobody but myself
I am the one you should be with


I've been standing by
I have been waiting patiently


In a silence I have cried
I have silently yearned for your affection


Longing to hold you in the night
I have longed to be close to you


But I never spoke a word
But I have kept my feelings hidden


And all the love in me
My love for you


Can't reveal the way I feel
Has been held back


But when I tell you what's inside
But when I finally confess my feelings


Don't you run away for miles
Please don't push me away




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TANYA ELIZABETH BONIFACE, CAROLYN JULIA OWLETT, SUSAN HELEN FURLONGER, TISHA MONIQUE MARTIN, FITZGERALD SCOTT

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