You Know You Can't Help It

Irresistible Temptations: Exploring Desires in Buzzcocks' 'You Know You Can't Help It'
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Lyrics

You know you can't help it when you see thart girl

You feel an uncontrollable attraction when you see that particular girl.

You know you can't help undressing her

You find yourself unable to resist undressing her in your thoughts.

You know you can't help thinking what shes got

Your mind involuntarily ponders what qualities or attributes she possesses.

You know you can't help it you just can't help it!

Despite the awareness of these thoughts, you can't help but feel compelled by them.


You know you can't help it getting into her

You can't resist becoming involved or invested in her life.

You know you can't help it 'cos she's your world

She holds a significant place in your world, making it challenging to ignore or avoid her.

You know you can't help that sex is good

Acknowledging the pleasure of sex, recognizing its inherent goodness.

You know you can't help it you just can't help it!

Despite any reservations, you are drawn to it irresistibly.


Sex is known as a screw

Describing sex as a known but potentially foolish act.

A bloody silly thing to do

Highlighting the absurdity of the sexual act.

But anyway we're all

Regardless, everyone is inclined to engage in it because of its perceived greatness.

Gonna do it 'cos it's great

Expressing a collective willingness to participate despite its perceived absurdity.


You know you can't help whats between her thighs

Emphasizing the allure of the physical aspects between her thighs.

You know you can't help that honesty lies

Acknowledging that honesty may be deceptive or misleading in matters of desire.

You know you can't help what's old but new

Recognizing the inevitability of the coexistence of old and new elements in attraction.

You know you can't help it you just can't help it!

Reiterating the difficulty in resisting these natural inclinations.


Sex was made for you

Attributing the existence of sex to individuals, acknowledging its consequences.

Causes deaths and murders too

Highlighting the potential negative impacts of sex, including death and violence.

Love makes war it depends

Suggesting that love and war are intertwined, dependent on one's perspective.

Which side you're on

The outcome of love or war depends on the side one chooses or finds oneself on.


You know you can't help when something rings true

Being unable to control the recognition of truth in a situation.

You know you can't help when touch touches you

The involuntary response to physical touch that resonates deeply.

You know you can't help that you're stone cold

Acknowledging a state of emotional detachment or numbness.

You know you can't help it you just can't help it!

Despite awareness and perhaps reluctance, one is compelled by these emotions.

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