Can I Live
Tom Tucker Lyrics


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I'm leavin' it all up to you
You decide what you're gonna do
Now do you want my love
Or are we through?

That's why I'm leaving it up to you
You decide what you're gonna do
Now do you want my love
Or are we through?

My heart in my hand
I don't understand
Baby, what, what have I done wrong?
I worship, I worship the ground that you walk on

That's why I'm leavin' it up to you
You decide what you're gonna do




Now do you want my love
Or are we through?

Overall Meaning

The song "Can I Live" by Tom Tucker is about a relationship that is on the verge of falling apart. The main theme of the song is the conflict between two lovers about the fate of their troubled relationship. Tom Tucker is leaving it up to his partner to decide whether they want to continue with the relationship or not. He feels confused and hurt by his partner's actions and is left with a broken heart. Tom Tucker portrays himself as someone who is emotionally invested in the relationship and his partner is an important part of his life. He is willing to make changes to rectify the situation and to save the relationship.


The lyrics, "My heart in my hand, I don't understand, baby, what, what have I done wrong?" speak volumes about the confusion and hurt Tom Tucker is feeling. He is unaware of what went wrong and why his partner is considering ending the relationship. Tom Tucker is willing to do whatever it takes to make his partner happy and to save the relationship. He worships the ground that his partner walks on, which is a symbol of his deep love and admiration for his partner.


In conclusion, "Can I Live" by Tom Tucker is a song that depicts the struggle of a relationship on the edge of collapse. It is a heartfelt plea from Tom Tucker to his partner, begging them to decide the fate of their relationship. The song portrays Tom Tucker as a person who is loving, caring, and committed to his partner.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm leavin' it all up to you
I am letting you take control of this situation.


You decide what you're gonna do
You have the power to make the decision.


Now do you want my love
I need to know if you still have feelings for me.


Or are we through?
Are we officially done or is there still a chance for us?


My heart in my hand
I am vulnerable and exposed.


I don't understand
I am confused and unsure about what went wrong.


Baby, what, what have I done wrong?
Please tell me what I did to make you feel this way.


I worship, I worship the ground that you walk on
I love and respect you deeply.


That's why I'm leaving it up to you
I trust and respect your decision-making abilities.


Now do you want my love
I am still willing to give you my heart.


Or are we through?
I need to know if it's over between us.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Don Harris, Dewey Terry

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