I Can't Help Myself
Irresistible Temptation: Jason & the Scorchers' Musical Confession
Lyrics
Well I've no excuse
Expressing a lack of justification or explanation.
What can I say
Acknowledging a difficulty in finding words or reasons.
I just stumble
Admitting to a state of unsteadiness or clumsiness.
When you walk my way
Referring to the singer's reaction when the person of interest approaches.
I can't help myself
Repeatedly stating an inability to control actions or feelings.
I can't help myself
-I can't help myself
-When I help myself to you
Indicating a willingness or desire to be involved with the person.
Well sometimes I'm weak
Acknowledging variability in personal strength.
Sometimes I'm strong
Highlighting fluctuations in personal strength.
But when I'm with you
Expressing confusion or moral uncertainty when in the presence of the person.
I don't know right from wrong
Describing a lack of clear ethical judgment when with the person.
I can't help myself
Reiterating the inability to resist impulses or emotions.
I can't help myself
-I can't help myself
-When I help myself to you
Reaffirming the desire to be involved with the person despite internal struggles.
My legs start to tremble
Describing physical and emotional reactions to the person's presence.
My knees start to shake
-My mind wants to crumble
-My heart wants to break
-I nearly lost control
Describing a momentary loss of self-control.
'Till I met you
Attributing a positive change in behavior or feelings to meeting the person.
I want to get along
Expressing a desire for harmony or agreement.
But what can I do
Expressing helplessness or limited options in the given situation.
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