The band released it's first EP "the Arthouse Sessions" soon after forming. The record was made during a one day session at the Arthouse in Bellevue, TN. It was produced by Grammy award winning producer, Charlie Peacock and engineered by the infamous Richie Biggs.
The band's debut full-length album was released on Oct. 28th, 2008. It was released on the independent record label, Esperanza Plantation (Colour Revolt, Bear Colony, Questions In Dialect).
I Can't Help It
Tommy and the Whale Lyrics
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She can't help it, the girl can't help it
If she walks by and the menfolks get engrossed
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
If she winks an eye and bread slices turn to toast
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
If she's got a lot of what they call the most
The girl can't help It if she was born to please
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
And if she's got a figure made to squeeze
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
Won't you kindly be aware
The girl can't help it, the girl can't help it!
If she mesmerizes ev'ry mother's son
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
If she smiles and rare steaks become well done
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
If she makes grandpa feel like twenty one
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
The Girl can't help it if she was born to please
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
And if I go to her on bended knees
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
Won't you kindly be aware, that I can't help it, I can't help it
Because I'm hopin' obviously
That someday the answer will be
The girl can't help it if she's in love with me!
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
If she walks by and the menfolks get engrossed
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
If she winks an eye and bread slices turn to toast
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
If she's got a lot of what they call the most
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
The girl can't help It if she was born to please
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
And if she's got a figure made to squeeze
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
I'm hopin' obviously
That someday the answer will be
The girl can't help it if she's in love with me!
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
The song "I Can't Help It" by Tommy and the Whale is about a girl who is so naturally charming and captivating that she can't help but draw attention wherever she goes. The chorus repeats the phrase "She can't help it, the girl can't help it" to emphasize this idea. The verses highlight specific examples of her magnetism, such as when men become engrossed just by her walking by or when grandpas feel young again in her presence. The song also acknowledges the pressure she must feel to constantly please others, both in terms of her physical appearance and her personality.
Overall, the song suggests that the girl's irresistible qualities are innate, and that she can't help but be who she is. The singer, who is clearly enamored with her, expresses his hope that one day she will be "in love with him" despite her natural draw to others.
Line by Line Meaning
She can't help it, the girl can't help it
No matter what she does, the girl can't control the effect she has on others.
If she walks by and the menfolks get engrossed
When she passes by, men become completely consumed by her presence.
If she winks an eye and bread slices turn to toast
Her slightest movements can have extraordinary effects on those around her.
If she's got a lot of what they call the most
If she possesses qualities that are highly valued by society.
The girl can't help It if she was born to please
She was born with qualities that naturally please and attract others.
And if she's got a figure made to squeeze
If her body is attractive and desirable to others.
Won't you kindly be aware
Please take note of the undeniable effect she has on others.
If she mesmerizes ev'ry mother's son
Everyone, even those who should be immune to her charms, are enchanted by her.
If she smiles and rare steaks become well done
Her smile can literally change the physical properties of things around her.
If she makes grandpa feel like twenty one
Even elderly people are affected by her charms and feel youthful again.
And if I go to her on bended knees
If I surrender to her power completely.
Because I'm hopin' obviously
It's clear that I have feelings for her and am hoping she feels the same.
That someday the answer will be
I hope that one day she will feel the same way and be with me.
The girl can't help it if she's in love with me!
Even if she tries to resist, she can't control her feelings if she falls in love with me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Troup
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