Just Can't Stay Away
Irresistible Love's Pull: Natalie Cole's 'Just Can't Stay Away' Meaning
Lyrics
Here I am baby, right back in your arms, yeah
Expressing a return to the lover's embrace with a sense of familiarity and comfort.
What is it 'bout your love that draws me to you
Pondering the irresistible qualities of the lover's love that create an attraction.
And though this is not the first time I've ever wanted to get away, no
Acknowledging previous desires to break free, implying a recurring struggle.
Oh, but the magic of your love just would not let me stray
Highlighting the captivating and enduring nature of the partner's love preventing separation.
So I find that I just can't stay away from you, baby, (from you) ooh, yeah
Revealing the inability to stay away from the lover despite the desire to do so.
You see, I just can't stay away from you
Emphasizing the persistent difficulty in staying away from the romantic interest.
Let me tell you I've been through a lot of changes
Indicating undergoing significant life changes and challenges.
You see, my Momma scorned me and my closest friends
Mentioning maternal disapproval and warnings from close friends.
Oh Lord, you know they warned me
Seeking divine guidance or acknowledging external warnings.
They said you're no good for me, but I just ignored it
Ignoring advice due to a lack of time or inclination to make decisions.
Yes I did, 'cause I didn't have time, no time to sit around and decide what to do
Justifying the disregard for warnings by citing a busy lifestyle.
You know, when someone controls your mind
Reflecting on the impact of someone else controlling thoughts and decisions.
There's not much you can do
Acknowledging the limitations when someone else has a strong influence.
So you see that's why I (just can't) just can't stay away (stay away)
Reiterating the difficulty in staying away from the lover.
Oh, oh (from you) from you, oh Baby
Expressing the emotional connection and desire to be close to the partner.
Hold me Darling, hold (just can't) me Darling, I can't stay away from (stay away) you
Pleading for physical closeness and affection from the lover.
I don't want to (from you) from you
Reaffirming the desire to be close despite previous attempts to stay away.
I've tried and I've tried, and I've tried, I've tried and I've tried, and I've tried, Baby
Describing persistent efforts to resist the attraction but ultimately failing.
(When you come close to me, yeah)
Suggesting increased difficulty when in close physical proximity.
I remember, I can remember somebody said it
Recalling advice received many years ago about the enduring nature of love.
They said it many, many, many (when you come close to me, yeah) years ago
Referencing a past statement emphasizing the lasting impact of love in one's life.
That when love gets in your blood, you'll find it's hard to let go
Highlighting the difficulty of letting go when love becomes ingrained.
And oh, I (just can't) Baby, I (stay away)
Reiterating the struggle and impossibility of staying away from the beloved.
Can't (from you) you see it in my eyes
Asserting that the emotions are evident in the speaker's eyes.
Cause I'm wanting you, needing you, ho
Expressing the intense want and need for the partner.
Baby, I (just can't) I don't want to (stay away)
Repeating the sentiment of being unable to stay away despite the desire.
Stay away (from you) from you
Reiterating the impossibility of staying away from the lover.
From you, you, you, you, you
Emphasizing the overwhelming presence of the partner in the speaker's thoughts.
It's not in my power to leave you
Conveying a lack of personal control over the decision to leave the relationship.
You control the soul in me and I
Recognizing the partner's influence on the speaker's soul.
(Just can't) That's exactly why I (stay away)
Reiterating the inability to stay away due to the partner's control.
Can't stay away (from you) from you
Reaffirming the persistent desire and inability to stay away from the beloved.
Oh 'cause I'm wanting you, needing you, loving you
Expressing love, need, and affection for the partner.
Baby, I'm down on my knees, (I just can't) hold me Darling
Pleading for physical closeness and affection, emphasizing vulnerability.
I'm (Stay away) begging you please, hold me, Darling
Reiterating the plea for physical closeness and affection with a sense of urgency.
(From you) 'Cause I just can't stay from you, baby, no, no
Concluding with a declaration of the impossibility of staying away from the beloved.
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