Can't Fight This Feeling
The Starlite Orchestra & Singers Lyrics
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And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
What started out as 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 crashing through your door
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore
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And if I have to crawl upon the floor
Come crashing through your door
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore.
The lyrics of The Starlite Orchestra & Singers' song "Can't Fight This Feeling" convey the powerful emotions of someone who has fallen deeply in love with a friend. The singer of the song is torn between their love and their fear - they cannot help feeling the way they do, but they are still hesitant to reveal their true feelings. The lyrics suggest that this love has been growing stronger over time, despite the singer's efforts to resist it.
The song's use of metaphors adds depth to its emotional impact. The singer sees their love interest as a "candle in the window on a cold, dark winter's night", providing warmth and comfort amidst the darkness. Even when they are physically apart, the singer keeps their love interest in sight, suggesting that the feelings are constantly present and impossible to ignore.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that they cannot fight their feelings any longer. They have reached a point of no return, where their love is too strong to be held back. The chorus repeats the phrase "I can't fight this feeling anymore" several times, emphasizing the desperation and intensity of the singer's emotions. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is willing to do anything to be with their love interest, even if it means crawling on the floor or crashing through their door.
Overall, "Can't Fight This Feeling" is a powerful testament to the overwhelming force of love, even in the face of fear and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't fight this feeling any longer
I am unable to resist or suppress my emotions any further.
And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow
Even though I have these emotions, I am still hesitant to express or act on them.
What started out as friendship, has grown stronger
Our relationship began as platonic, but it has developed into something more powerful and intimate.
I only wish I had the strength to let it show
I desire the courage to display my feelings openly and honestly.
I tell myself that I can't hold out forever
I acknowledge that my ability to resist these feelings is limited and can only last so long.
I said there is no reason for my fear
I have no logical justification for my apprehension, but I still feel it anyways.
Cause I feel so secure when we're together
My confidence and assurance are bolstered when we are in each other's company.
You give my life direction
Your presence and influence have given my life more purpose and meaning.
You make everything so clear
My confusion and uncertainty are erased when I am with you.
And even as I wander
Even when I am away or distracted, you are still on my mind.
I'm keeping you in sight
You are ever-present in my thoughts and observations.
You're a candle in the window
Your luminance and warmth serve as a beacon of hope and comfort.
On a cold, dark winter's night
Even in the most difficult or bleak times, you are a source of light and solace.
And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might
My connection to you is deepening more than I anticipated.
And I can't fight this feeling anymore
I have reached a point where I can no longer resist my emotions and must act on them.
I've forgotten what I started fighting for
I have lost sight of why I was originally hesitant to express my feelings.
It's time to bring this ship into the shore
It is time to move our relationship into a new phase and finally face our feelings head-on.
And throw away the oars, forever
We no longer need to struggle or resist our emotions and can abandon any efforts to do so.
And if I have to crawl upon the floor
I am willing to do whatever it takes to express my feelings.
Come crashing through your door
I will confront you and lay my feelings bare, even if it is unexpected or jarring.
Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore
I am wholeheartedly and eagerly embracing my feelings for you without any more reservation.
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