Can't Help Falling In Love
UB40/UB40 Lyrics
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"Only fools rush in"
But I can't help falling in love with you
Wise men say
"Only fools rush in"
But I can't help falling in love with you
Would it be a sin?
I can't help falling in love with you
As a river flows
Gently to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things were meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life, too
I can't help falling in love with you
As a river flows
Gently to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things were meant to be
Take my hand
Take my whole life, too
I can't help falling in love with you
I can't help falling in love with you
I can't help falling in love with you
I can't help falling in love with you
UB40's Can't Help Falling In Love is a classic love song that reflects on the intense longing and feeling of helplessness that comes with falling in love. The lyrics start with "Wise men say, 'Only fools rush in,'" which is a general warning about the consequences of making impulsive decisions in the name of love. But the singer admits that he can’t help himself from falling in love with his partner, no matter what the consequences may be. The singer then asks his lover if it would be a sin to stay with them? Because he just can’t resist them.
The song then shifts to comparing the lovers to a river flowing gently to the sea. The river doesn't ask any questions nor changes its course but only goes wherever it has to, thus is its destined path, much like how the singer feels about this love. He then takes a chance and asks his lover to take his hand and his whole life too because he can’t resist falling in love with them. The repetition of the line "I can't help falling in love with you" signifies the depth of the singer's feelings for their lover.
Overall, Can't Help Falling In Love is a powerful and emotional love ballad that speaks to the heart of those who have ever been in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Wise men say
According to wise individuals
"Only fools rush in"
People who are not careful often jump into things
But I can't help falling in love with you
However, I have no control over my feelings towards you and can't resist falling in love with you.
Shall I stay?
Should I remain in this situation?
Would it be a sin?
Is it considered wrong or shameful?
I can't help falling in love with you
It's difficult for me to not develop feelings for you.
As a river flows
Similar to how a river flows
Gently to the sea
Peacefully towards the ocean
Darling, so it goes
That's just the way things are, my dear
Some things were meant to be
Certain things are inevitable or predestined
Take my hand
Please take my hand, show me that you care
Take my whole life, too
I'm willing to give you everything I have, including my life
I can't help falling in love with you
Despite any possible consequences, I am unable to resist falling in love with you.
I can't help falling in love with you
I can't help but have strong feelings towards you.
I can't help falling in love with you
No matter what, my love for you will remain strong.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Luigi Creatore, Hugo Peretti, George Weiss
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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 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
@opisina04
It's 2023 and here we are, still listening to this beautiful rendition.
@tulua11
Damned right!
@mburugeorge__1592
And its still sounds new
@MickyAM
30 years and going 😊
@j.d.contreras392
They don't make music like this anymore. I agree with you.
@ladykatewarrior
Such a tuneeeeeeeeeeeee ❤️
@RahelEid
Lets see how Many people are listening to this ni 2021💜😁
@edwardgallagher8932
Yes all the lads in Northern Ireland
@M9JayJayy
👍🏾
@nmarinasweet5854
UB40 FOREVER