Can't Help Myself
The Goods Lyrics


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I need to eat but I can't decide
And it's not helpin'
The things I crave are way too much
I'm underpaid
I try my best not to stare outside
But I can't help it
The teacher's askin' way too much from me on monday morning
Love, I know you want a better man
But if you could just understand
We're only running out of time
And I can't help it

I speak too loud almost all the time
And you can't stand it
I don't know what to do with myself
So I'll just keep on acting normal
Yeah everything's fine
Oh, I don't know what to do

Love, I know you want a better man
But if you could just understand
We're only running out of time
And I can't help it
Love, I know you want a better man
But if you could just understand
We're only running out of time
And I can't help it

Love, I know you want a better man
But if you could just understand
I can't help it




I can't help it
I can't help it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Goods’s β€œCan’t Help Myself” focus mainly on how the singer feels like they are stuck in a rut, unable to do what they need to and craving things they can never have. The first verse starts with the singer describing how they are unable to make a decision on what to eat, and the things they crave are out of reach. They feel like they are underpaid and that the teacher is asking too much of them. The second verse talks about how the singer speaks too loudly all the time, but they are trying to keep things β€œnormal” even though they don’t know what to do with themselves. The chorus repeats the line β€œLove, I know you want a better man,” which implies that the singer is in a relationship but feels like they are not good enough for their partner. They are aware that time is running out, but they can’t help the way they feel.


The overall mood of the song is one of helplessness and frustration. The singer is clearly struggling with their personal and professional life, and they are aware that they are not meeting their own or their partner's expectations. The use of the phrase β€œI can’t help it'' repeated throughout the song emphasizes that the singer feels powerless to change things, which adds to the feeling of frustration.


Line by Line Meaning

I need to eat but I can't decide
I am hungry but I can't make up my mind about what to eat


And it's not helpin'
This indecision is not helpful


The things I crave are way too much
The foods I want are too rich or expensive


I'm underpaid
I do not earn enough money


I try my best not to stare outside
I attempt to avoid distraction by not looking out the window


But I can't help it
But I cannot resist the temptation


The teacher's askin' way too much from me on monday morning
The teacher is assigning an excessive amount of work on Monday mornings


Love, I know you want a better man
My love, I understand that you desire someone better than me


But if you could just understand
If only you could comprehend


We're only running out of time
We have limited time left


And I can't help it
And I cannot change my flaws or actions


I speak too loud almost all the time
I have a habit of speaking too loudly


And you can't stand it
And it annoys or bothers you


I don't know what to do with myself
I am unsure of how to keep myself occupied


So I'll just keep on acting normal
So I will continue to behave as expected


Yeah everything's fine
I am superficially calm despite inner turmoil


Oh, I don't know what to do
Oh, I am so lost and confused


I can't help it
I am unable to control or change myself


Love, I know you want a better man
My love, I understand that you desire someone better than me


But if you could just understand
If only you could comprehend


We're only running out of time
We have limited time left


And I can't help it
And I cannot change my flaws or actions


Love, I know you want a better man
My love, I understand that you desire someone better than me


But if you could just understand
If only you could comprehend


I can't help it
I am unable to control or change myself


I can't help it
I am unable to control or change myself


I can't help it
I am unable to control or change myself




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Written by: Joel & the Good Boys

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