There are plenty of The Savoys like:

1) Chicago, IL, United States -… Read Full Bio ↴There are plenty of The Savoys like:

1) Chicago, IL, United States - 'Can It Be' frequently in garage rock compilations.

2) PA, United States, late 50's band

3) New York, NY, United States, 50's band
Jimmy "Handyman" Jones (lead vocals), William Walker (tenor vocals), Bobby Moore (tenor vocals), Melvin Walton (baritone vocals), Kerry Saxton (bass vocals)

4) 1959, Cleveland, OH, United States, 50's band.

5)
Formed
San Jose, CA, United States
Members
Albert Richie (lead vocals, piano), Beverly Soares (vocals, percussion), Chris Ray (lead guitar, vocals), Bruce Hird (rhythm guitar, vocals) (50's?)
6) Formed
1954, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Disbanded
1955
Members
Al Smith (lead vocals), Darryl Perrault (baritone vocals, bass vocals), Steven Lockhart (tenor vocals), Stephen "Larry" Perrault (tenor vocals), Webster (baritone vocals)

Can It Be
The Savoys Lyrics

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You can't be mine
And someone else's too
Someday you'll find
I've been a friend to you

I don't believe that life's worth living
I gave you all there was worth giving
You never cared how I fared or what I do

I called you mine, but I was not to blame
For all the time you played up to hand and game
Second-hand love I can't see
It's good for some, but not for me
You can't be mine and someone else's too

Oh, I called you mine, but I was not to blame
For all the time you played up to hand and game
Second-hand love I can't see
It's good for some, but not for me
Oh, you can't be mine and someone else's too

No, you can't be mine and someone else's too

Overall Meaning

The Savoy's song "Can It Be" describes a broken relationship where the singer is trying to come to terms with the fact that they cannot have the person they desire. The lyrics suggest that the person the singer loves has feelings for somebody else, and that this is preventing the singer from being with them. Despite the hurt and heartache the singer experiences, they still hope that someday the person they love will realize the value of their friendship. The lyrics reveal the singer's innermost thoughts and feelings about their unrequited love, and their sense of resignation at the situation.

The song captures the classic theme of unrequited love, which has been explored in countless songs, poems, and novels over the centuries. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, but they convey a great deal of emotion and depth. The sorrowful tone of the song evokes a sense of longing and regret, and the use of repetition emphasizes the singer's pain and frustration. Overall, "Can It Be" is a poignant expression of the difficult reality of loving someone who cannot return that love.

Line by Line Meaning

You can't be mine
I cannot have you for myself

And someone else's too
And have you also belong to someone else

Someday you'll find
At some point in the future you will realize

I've been a friend to you
That I have been a supportive ally to you

I don't believe that life's worth living
I feel that life has lost its value

I gave you all there was worth giving
I have given you everything I felt was valuable

You never cared how I fared or what I do
You were never concerned about my well-being or my actions

I called you mine, but I was not to blame
I referred to you as mine but it was not my fault

For all the time you played up to hand and game
Because you were manipulating the situation to your advantage

Second-hand love I can't see
I cannot understand or accept the idea of a love that is shared with someone else

It's good for some, but not for me
Although some people may be content with it, I am not