Can't Help Falling in Love
Twenty One Pilots Lyrics


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Wise men say only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you

Shall I stay, would it be a sin?
If I can't help falling in love with you

Like the river flows
Shortly to the sea
Darling so we go
Some things were meant to be

Take my hand, take my whole life too
If I can't help falling in love with you

Like the river flows
Shortly to the sea
Darling so we go
Some things were meant to be

Take my hand, take my whole life too
Cause I can't help falling in love with you
Cause I can't help falling in love with you





But I can't help falling in love with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Can't Help Falling In Love" by Twenty One Pilots are a modern interpretation of the classic love song by Elvis Presley. The song reflects the inevitability and uncontrollable nature of falling in love, despite the risks and potential consequences. The opening lines, "Wise men say only fools rush in, but I can't help falling in love with you" acknowledges the recognition of possible folly in giving into the intensity of love so quickly, yet the singer declares that he cannot resist his feelings for the listener.


The second verse, "Shall I stay, would it be a sin? If I can't help falling in love with you" poses the dilemma of whether the singer should pursue his love interest despite it potentially being a sinful action. The singer ultimately decides that their love is not something to be denied, expressed in the lines "Take my hand, take my whole life too. If I can't help falling in love with you." The following lines, "Like the river flows, shortly to the sea, darling so we go, some things were meant to be" reinforces not only the inevitability but also the naturalness of their love for one another, like the natural flow of a river yielding to the sea.


Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of the power of love and how it can consume and overwhelm us without our permission. The lyrics speak to the listener's heart and highlight the importance of embracing love and not being afraid to take the leap.


Line by Line Meaning

Wise men say only fools rush in
There is a saying that only foolish people quickly fall in love, but I find myself doing just that.


But I can't help falling in love with you
Despite what others say or what may be considered wise, I cannot control my feelings and have fallen in love with you.


Shall I stay, would it be a sin?
If I cannot resist my love for you, is it wrong for me to want to stay by your side?


If I can't help falling in love with you
If my feelings for you are beyond my control and I cannot help falling in love, would you blame me?


Like the river flows
Similar to how a river flows naturally and inevitably toward the sea, my love for you flows without hesitation or control.


Shortly to the sea
Just as the river eventually leads to the sea, it is clear that my love for you is leading to something even greater.


Darling so we go
As we continue on this journey, side by side, it is clear that our love for each other will lead us wherever we are meant to go.


Some things were meant to be
It is undeniable that our love was inevitable and meant to happen, as if it was written in the stars and destined from the start.


Take my hand, take my whole life too
I am willing to give myself fully to you, to devote my entire life and all that I have to our love.


Cause I can't help falling in love with you
My love for you is beyond my control, causing me to fall deeper and deeper, unable to resist or stop myself from loving you.




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@mokamusic.

Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can't help
Falling in love with you

Shall I stay?
Would it be a sin?
If I can't help
Falling in love with you?

Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be

Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can't help
Falling in love with you

Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be

Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can't help
Falling in love with you

For I can't help
Falling in love with you



All comments from YouTube:

@tessaviolet

I love this video

@antonella93

tessaaaa ily

@4sethx

same

@kotekspodzabki9544

Tessa Violet i can't help fallin' in love with YOUUU

@hts-0057

Whoyuk??!!

@karisjoy5348

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@AmBruhRose

I remember watching this when I was 13 ten years ago and I still love this just as much now. I remember singing it at concerts and crying at 15 and 16 with my loved ones. Now I’m 23 and still this creates such a strong emotion for me. I love this and I love top. Thank you for touching so many people and changing my life.

@marcussmith4913

and soon you will be dead imagine how emotional it will be then.. Ah the human experience.

@tv-zn4ob

wow

@paracosmic11519

@@tv-zn4ob literally my reaction

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