Why Can't He Be You
Unrequited Longing: Why Can't He Be You by Patsy Cline
Lyrics
He takes me to the places you and I used to go
Reflects on shared memories by going to familiar places with a new person.
He tells me over and over that he loves me so
New person expresses love repeatedly, contrasting with the past relationship.
He gives me love that I never got from you
Receiving a type of love not experienced before from the previous partner.
He loves me too, his love is true
Acknowledges the sincerity of the new person's love, contrasting with doubts in the past.
Why can't he be you
Expresses a lingering desire for the qualities of the past partner in the current one.
He never fails to call and tell me I'm on his mind
New person consistently communicates affection, a positive change from the past.
And I'm lucky to have such a guy; I hear it all the time
Acknowledges the positive affirmations from the new partner.
And he does all the things that you would never do
Highlights actions of the new partner that were lacking in the previous relationship.
He loves me too, his love is true
Confirms the authenticity of the new partner's love, contrasting with doubts in the past.
Why can't he be you
Reiterates the longing for the qualities of the past partner in the current one.
He's not the one who dominates my mind and soul
Acknowledges the new partner's lesser influence on thoughts and emotions compared to the past partner.
And I should love him so, 'cause he loves me, I know
Recognizes the love from the new partner but struggles with reciprocating due to past feelings.
But his kisses leave me cold
Despite the new partner's love, physical intimacy lacks the warmth experienced in the past.
He sends me flowers, calls on the hour, just to prove his love
Details gestures of affection from the new partner, emphasizing efforts to prove love.
And my friends say when he's around, I'm all he speaks of
Others notice the new partner's devotion, contrasting with the past partner's indifference.
And he does all the things that you would never do
Reiterates the new partner's actions that were absent in the previous relationship.
He loves me too, his love is true
Confirms the sincerity of the new partner's love, contrasting with doubts in the past.
Why can't he be you
Expresses the persistent desire for the qualities of the past partner in the current one.
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