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Introduction
Hey there! Let me tell you about a classic that’s as sweet as a sugar pie, honey bunch – The Four Tops’ “I Can’t Help Myself.” This song has been a staple in the soundtrack of life since it first hit the airwaves back in 1965. If you’ve ever found yourself helplessly in love, you’ll totally get why this track continues to resonate with so many people.
Picture this: It’s the Motown era, a time when the world was grooving to soul and R&B like never before. Out comes this absolute gem, produced by the legendary Holland-Dozier-Holland trio. The moment that catchy piano riff kicks in, you’re hooked, and those harmonies? Pure magic. Levi Stubbs, with his powerful and emotive voice, just pulls you right into the whirlwind of emotion. You can almost feel his inability to resist the pull of love, and let’s be real, who hasn’t been there at some point?
What’s truly special about this song is its universal theme. The lyrics speak to the uncontrollable nature of love, capturing that sense of longing and devotion that’s both exhilarating and a little overwhelming. It’s no wonder it topped the Billboard Hot 100 – it perfectly encapsulates that bittersweet feeling of being head over heels.
Did you know that “I Can’t Help Myself” was even part of the soundtrack for the 1980s resurgence of Motown hits? It’s like a timeless piece of love’s rollercoaster, and it still has the power to make people get up and dance, or reminisce about their first crush.
So, next time you hear it playing, let yourself get swept away. Maybe even think about that one person who makes your heart do a little dance. And hey, isn’t it amazing how a song can feel like an old friend, bringing back memories and emotions in just a few notes? What’s your favorite part of the song?
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Lyrics
Bernadette, people are searching for (ah)
The kind of love that we possessed (Bernadette)
Some go on searching their whole life through (ah)
And never find the love I’ve found in you (ah)
And when I speak of you, I see envy in other men’s eyes (ah)
And I’m well aware of what’s on their minds (ah, don’t you know?)
They pretend to be my friend, when all the time (sweet Bernadette)
They long to persuade you from my side (sweet Bernadette)
They’d give the world and all they own
For just one moment we have known
Bernadette, they want you because (ah)
Of the pride that it gives
But Bernadette, I want you because (ah)
I need you to live (ah)
But while I live only to hold you (ah)
Some other men, they long to control you (ah, don’t you know?)
But how can they control you, Bernadette? (Sweet Bernadette)
When they can not control themselves, Bernadette? (Sweet Bernadette)
From wanting you, needing you
But darling, you belong to me (Bernadette)
I’ll tell the world, you belong to me (ah)
I’ll tell the world, you’re the soul of me (Bernadette)
I’ll tell the world, you’re a part of me (ah)
Bernadette
In your arms, I find the kind of peace of mind
The world is searching for
But you, you give me the joy this heart of mine
Has always been longing for
In you, I have what other men long for (ah)
All men need someone to worship and adore (ah, don’t you know?)
That’s why I treasure you and place you high above (sweet Bernadette)
For the only joy in life is to be loved (sweet Bernadette)
So whatever you do, Bernadette
Keep on loving me (Bernadette)
Bernadette, keep on needing me (ah)
Bernadette (ah)
Bernadette (Bernadette)
You’re the soul of me (ah)
More than a dream, you’re a plan to me (ah)
And Bernadette, you mean more to me (ah)
Than a woman was ever meant to be (ah)
Bernadette, my darling Bernadette