Can't Fight This Feeling
The Blue Rubatos Lyrics
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And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
What started out this friendship has grown stronger
I only wish I had the strength to let it show
I tell myself that I can't hold out forever
I said there is no reason for my fear
'Cause I feel so secure when we're together
You give my life direction
And even as I wander
I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window
On a cold, dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars, forever
'Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Come crushing through your door
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore
My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you
I've been running around in circles in my mind
And it always seems that I'm following you, girl
'Cause you take me to the places
That alone I'd never find
And even as I wander
I'm keeping you in sight
You're a candle in the window
On a cold, dark winter's night
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars, forever
'Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Come crashing through your door
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore
The Blue Rubatos’ song, “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” is a powerful and emotional ballad that speaks to the overwhelming rush of emotions that can come with falling in love. The lyrics express the singer’s inability to hold back their feelings any longer, despite their fear of rejection. The song is filled with vivid imagery and metaphors, such as the “candle in the window on a cold, dark winter’s night,” which serves as a symbol of hope and warmth in the face of uncertainty.
The lyrics also touch on the transformative power of love, as the singer’s life is described as a “whirlwind” until they meet the person they’re singing to, who brings clarity and direction to their life. The chorus is particularly poignant, as the singer acknowledges their vulnerability and surrender to their feelings: “It’s time to bring this ship into the shore and throw away the oars, forever / ‘Cause I can’t fight this feeling anymore.”
Overall, “Can’t Fight This Feeling” is a beautifully written and performed love song that speaks to the universal experience of falling head over heels for someone and the struggle to embrace those feelings fully.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I can't fight this feeling any longer
I'm admitting that I can't resist my feelings anymore.
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
But I'm scared to express my feelings for you.
What started out this friendship has grown stronger
Our relationship began as friends, but it has developed into something more.
I only wish I had the strength to let it show
I desire to tell you how I feel, but I don't have the courage.
I tell myself that I can't hold out forever
I know that I can't keep denying my feelings indefinitely.
I said there is no reason for my fear
I know that there's no justification for my anxiety about expressing my feelings.
'Cause I feel so secure when we're together
I feel safe and comfortable when I'm with you.
You give my life direction
You provide guidance and clarity in my life.
You make everything so clear
You help me understand things that were previously unclear.
And even as I wander
Although I may stray at times,
I'm keeping you in sight
I always have you on my mind.
You're a candle in the window
You give me hope and light in a dark world.
On a cold, dark winter's night
Especially in times of sadness or coldness.
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
I'm slowly but surely approaching a point of no return.
And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I can no longer resist the urge to express my feelings for you.
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
I'm not sure why I tried to deny my feelings for so long.
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
It's time to take action and express my emotions.
And throw away the oars, forever
And let events take their natural course from here on out.
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to be with you.
Come crashing through your door
I'm ready to be open and honest with you about my feelings.
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore
I'm telling you that I'm completely and utterly in love with you.
My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you
My life has been in a constant state of upheaval since meeting you.
I've been running around in circles in my mind
I've been overthinking and overanalyzing my emotions for you.
And it always seems that I'm following you, girl
It feels like I'm always drawn to you and can't escape my feelings.
'Cause you take me to the places
Being with you takes me to emotional heights that I've never experienced before.
That alone I'd never find
I couldn't find this level of happiness and fulfillment without you.
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