Why can't I be you
The Cure敵 Lyrics
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I'll kiss you from your feet to where your head begins
You're so perfect you're so right as rain
You make me
Make me, make me, make me hungry again
Everything you do is irresistible
Everything you do is simply kissable
I'll run around in circles 'til I run out of breath
I'll eat you all up
Or I'll just hug you to death
You're so wonderful
Too good to be true
You make me, make me, make me, make me hungry for you
Everything you do is simply delicate
Everything you do is quite angelicate
Why can't I be you?
Why can't I be you?
You turn my head when you turn around
You turn the whole world upside down
I'm smitten I'm bitten I'm hooked I'm cooked
I'm stuck like glue
You make me, make me, make me, make me hungry for you
Everything you do is simply dreamy
Everything you do is quite delicious
So why can't I be you?
Why can't I be you?
Why can't I be you?
Why
Why can't I be you?
Why can't I be you?
Why can't I be you?
Why can't I be you?
You're simply elegant
The lyrics to The Cure's song Why Can't I Be You are a testament to the infatuation that a person feels towards someone who seems perfect in every way. The singer is describing how he feels about an individual who is so gorgeous, perfect, and right as rain that he is willing to do anything to be around them. The lyrics use vivid imagery to describe how the singer is completely captivated by this person - from kissing them from their feet to where their head begins, to running around in circles till he is out of breath, to eating them up or hugging them to death.
The singer is consistently being drawn in by this person's irresistible and simply kissable qualities. Everything this person does seems delicate and dreamy. All of these descriptions are conveying the incredible attraction the singer feels towards this other person. It's almost as if he wants to be them because of how perfect they are. The repetition of the line "why can't I be you?" emphasizes the desire to be someone that the singer is infatuated with, and feels inferior to.
In summary, this song captures the intensifying emotions of infatuation, admiration, and how we sometimes want to embody qualities we perceive as desirable in others. It's a classic song that encapsulates the feeling of being completely in love with someone and wanting to be them.
Line by Line Meaning
You're so gorgeous I'll do anything
Your beauty is so mesmerizing that I'm willing to do anything for you
I'll kiss you from your feet to where your head begins
I want to shower you with affection and love from every part of your body
You're so perfect you're so right as rain
You're flawless, everything about you is just perfect
You make me
Make me, make me, make me hungry again
You arouse a desire in me that is insatiable
Everything you do is irresistible
I can't resist anything you do
Everything you do is simply kissable
Your every move is inviting me to shower you with kisses
Why can't I be you?
I envy you, I wish I could be like you
I'll run around in circles 'til I run out of breath
I'm willing to go to great lengths to express my love for you
I'll eat you all up
Or I'll just hug you to death
I want to consume you with my love, either by physical affection or emotional attachment
You're so wonderful
Too good to be true
You're amazing, almost too perfect to be real
Everything you do is simply delicate
Your every action is tender and refined
Everything you do is quite angelicate
You have a heavenly quality in the way you behave
You turn my head when you turn around
You captivate me with your presence
You turn the whole world upside down
Your presence has the power to change everything around me
I'm smitten I'm bitten I'm hooked I'm cooked
I'm stuck like glue
I'm deeply in love with you and can't get you out of my mind
Everything you do is simply dreamy
You're like a dream come true to me
Everything you do is quite delicious
Your every move is delightful and irresistible
Why
Why can't I be you?
I'm wondering why I can't be as perfect and amazing as you
Why can't I be you?
I'm envious of your qualities and wish I could emulate them
Why can't I be you?
I'm yearning to be like you, to possess your qualities and shine like you do
Why can't I be you?
I'm struggling to understand why you are so perfect and I'm not
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT JAMES SMITH, SIMON GALLUP, PORL THOMPSON, LAURENCE ANDREW TOLHURST, BORIS WILLIAMS
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O'SSÉIN
When you respect yourself, others will take your lead on that.
Hastings Christopherson
Yeah except I never respect myself
Self Developed Store
Love who you are, embrace who you are. Love yourself. When you love yourself, people can kind of pick up on that: they can see confidence, they can see self-esteem, and naturally, people gravitate towards you.
Chelsea
If you love yourself, you will attract others that love themselves too. There's nothing to lose when you start to love yourself. I feel so bad for others who can't see the value in themselves. You have one life to live and there will only ever be one you. Please do not waste that potential
African Queen
Thank you so much. I'm 21 years old and all my life I struggled to love my self. I'm always looking for other people to love and complete me because I wanted to fill a void. Growing up I never felt like I was smart enough, beautiful enough, talented enough and worthy of anything. Thank you for this video. From now on im going to love my self 😍🤗🤗
Joe
@African Queen I’m 22 and that first part hit home. I always try to find other people to love just so I can fill a spot , and when they end up leaving it hurts me bad. I never really loved myself I’ve always relied on people to love me. And just recently the person I relied on hurt me bad and now I’m tryna find myself and how to love myself
African Queen
@Benjy Thank you my love. Your message put a huge smile on my face this morning. Thank you for seeing the good in me. May God always bless you and keep you happy ☺️🥰❤❤❤
Benjy
You are all of those things. You are worthy and amazing and you are a beacon of light. Take advantage of that and you will be great, if you arent already
Seren01
I'm 19 and feeling the same way. I've been insecure from I went into high school. All my life I was a meaty girl. Got teased about it all the time about it, Even from family members Its 1:05 a.m and today, I'm standing up for myself. I'll embrace all of my flaws and reach for what I want. This video gave me the go to. 🙌🏾🙌🏾
African Queen
@Mahta Sarkarzadeh thank you beautiful. I believe in you too❤️