Orthodox scholars believe Shakespeare produced most of his work between 1586 and 1612, although the exact dates and chronology of the plays attributed to him are under considerable debate, as is the authorship of the works attributed to him. He is counted among the very few playwrights who have excelled in both tragedy and comedy, and his plays combine popular appeal with complex characterisation, poetic grandeur and philosophical depth.
Can't Stop Myself From Loving You
William Shakespeare Lyrics
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I didn′t really mind
A new love surely wouldn't
Be so hard to find
But now I see myself
I know what lies within
And now I realise
Because I
Can′t stop myself from wanting you
Can't stop myself from needing you
I've tried so hard to get over you
Can′t stop myself from loving you
I′ve tried to get you out of my mind
But it's just a waste of time
I can′t leave the past behind
I told myself be glad that we're through
But I know I′m needing you
I know that I do, I know that I do
I tell myself that I've been doing so well
And over and over I′ve been fooling myself
'Cause I
Can't stop myself from wanting you
Can′t stop myself from needing you
I tried so hard to get over you
Can′t stop myself from loving you
I wish there were a way I could find
To turn back the hands of time
Again you'd be mine
You would be mine
And me and you girl
We′d have a lot we can share
Without you to help me
I'm just going nowhere
Because I
Can′t stop myself
Can't stop myself from wanting you
Can′t stop myself from needing you
I tried so hard to get over you
Can't stop myself from loving you
Can't stop myself from wanting you
Can′t stop myself from needing you...
The lyrics of the song "Can't Stop Myself From Loving You" by William Shakespeare speak to the feeling of heartbreak and the struggle of letting go of a past lover. The song begins with the singer explaining how he didn't initially think it would be difficult to replace his ex-girlfriend with a new love, but his realization of what he's lost hits him hard. The chorus of the song repeats the lines "Can't stop myself from wanting you, can't stop myself from needing you" which emphasizes how his desire to have his ex-girlfriend back has become an obsession that he cannot control.
Throughout the song, the singer admits to attempting to move on from his former girlfriend by telling himself that he's doing well, but he's only lying to himself. His longing for his ex-girlfriend is consuming him, and he fantasizes about the possibility of being with her again, even wishing he could turn back time to make things right. The song's bridge is a plea for his former girlfriend to come back to him, as he expresses how he feels like he's going nowhere without her.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of a person who is unable to let go of a past relationship and is consumed by their longing. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes this feeling and creates a sense of urgency in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, when we broke up girl
At the time when we broke up, I didn't feel affected
I didn't really mind
I didn't care much about the end of our relationship
A new love surely wouldn't
Be so hard to find
I was confident that I could easily find someone new to love
But now I see myself
I know what lies within
And now I realise
The fool that I have been
Reflecting on myself, I recognize the true value of what I had and how foolish I was to let it go
Can't stop myself from wanting you
Can't stop myself from needing you
I've tried so hard to get over you
Can't stop myself from loving you
Despite my efforts to move on, I am unable to control my love and desire for you
I've tried to get you out of my mind
But it's just a waste of time
I can't leave the past behind
I told myself be glad that we're through
I have attempted to forget about you, but it's proved to be futile, as I can't let go of the past and our memories together
But I know I'm needing you
I know that I do, I know that I do
I tell myself that I've been doing so well
And over and over I've been fooling myself
Despite my efforts to convince myself that I can move on, I know that deep down I still need and want you, and all my attempts to convince myself otherwise have been self-deception
I wish there were a way I could find
To turn back the hands of time
Again, you'd be mine
You would be mine
I regret that I cannot reverse the past and reclaim our love as mine, for I yearn to be with you again
And me and you girl
We'd have a lot we can share
Without you to help me
I'm just going nowhere
If we were together again, we could have a meaningful and fulfilling relationship. Without you, I feel lost and aimless
Can't stop myself
Can't stop myself from wanting you
Can't stop myself from needing you
I tried so hard to get over you
Can't stop myself from loving you
Can't stop myself from wanting you
Can't stop myself from needing you...
This repetition emphasizes my inability to control my desire for you, even though I have tried to move on
Writer(s): Vanda, H., Young, G.
Contributed by Leah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cherelle1952
I still love his songs in 2021. R.I.P. John Cave, Gone too soon.
@givemethetruthagain5701
Not soon enough. F,cken rapist
@andrewthornhill7042
This tune and "My Little Angel" are two of my go-to songs for an instant hit of nostalgia!
@cherelle1952
September 2020, I still love your music. R.I.P. John Cave. Always in my heart.
@steveburr4223
amazing soundtrack to an amazing time in music history ,your music will live on forever william shakespeare
@Billiards1963
Great Australian music. RIP
@sarahjaensch706
its 2020 and I'm still listening to you john!
@annieirene2410
It is now August 2015, letting Australia know I have not forgotten and still stand strong with my words from the past. Johnny , so glad I was the last to see you and the last one you sang to, Memories from 1974-till now. you are forever remembered, xoxo
@brettsanace
I remember I bought the compilation album Bobby Dazzler just for this song - aahhhh those were the days!
@mariacollura4819
I have that album...playing it now 😂