Old man going back
Flipping through photographs
Thinking where he could've been 'fore he had an understanding
An understanding
Of a young man
Thought he had the whole world in his hands
Reaping on the horror from the seeds that he never planted
He never planted
I'm standing here in the in-between
I'm not where I was or where I'm going to be
But I'll be standing
Yeah, I'm standing
I can't help myself
Can't help myself
(Spin it around, spin it around, spin it around)
I'm on fire
I can't help myself
It's like nothing else
(Look at me now, look at me now, look at me now)
Take me higher
Dead man lying on the floor
Didn't wanna live anymore
99 mile an hour somehow I didn't feel it
Too numb to feel it
Felt like cold blood turning warm
In the veins
Something like I can't explain
Suddenly my heart started beating
And I started breathing
Now I'm standing here in the in-between
And where I, where I was is good enough for me
It's good enough, it's good enough
I can't help myself
Can't help myself
(Spin it around, spin it around, spin it around)
I'm on fire
I can't help myself
It's like nothing else
(Look at me now, look at me now, look at me now)
Take me higher
(Take me higher and higher)
Hey now, you can't hold me back
I said hey now, from a love like that
I said hey now, I'm not going back
Oh hey now
(Take me higher)
Hey now, you can't hold me back
I said hey now, from a love like that
I said hey now, I'm not going back
Oh hey now
(Take me higher)
Hey now, you can't hold me back
I said hey now, from a love like that
I said hey now, I'm not going back
Oh hey now
(Take me higher)
Hey now, you can't hold me back
I said hey now, from a love like that
I said hey now, I'm not going back
Oh hey now
I can't help myself
Can't help myself
I'm on fire
I can't help myself
It's like nothing else
(Look at me now, look at me now, look at me now)
Take me higher
I can't help myself
Can't help myself
(Spin it around, spin it around, spin it around)
I'm on fire
I can't help myself
It's like nothing else
(Look at me now, look at me now, look at me now)
Take me higher
Hey now, you can't hold me back
(I can't help myself)
I said hey now, from a love like that
(Can't help myself)
I said hey now, I'm not going back
Oh hey now
(I'm on fire)
Hey now, you can't hold me back
(I can't help myself)
I said hey now, from a love like that
(It's like nothing else)
I said hey now, I'm not going back
Oh hey now
(Take me higher)
Old man going back
Flipping through photographs
Thinking where he could've been 'fore he had an understanding
"I Can't Help Myself" by Andrew Ripp is a powerful and soul-stirring song that speaks to the struggles and triumphs of the human experience. With its catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics, it captures the essence of our inability to overcome our own shortcomings and the need for divine intervention.
The song starts with the story of an old man looking back on his life, regretting the choices he made and the missed opportunities. He reflects on the understanding he lacked as a young man and the consequences of his actions. This introspective narrative resonates with many of us who have experienced regret and the feeling of being trapped by our past.
But amidst this despair, the song takes a turn towards hope. The lyrics speak of being in the "in-between," a state of transition where the narrator is neither where they were nor where they are going to be. It is a place of uncertainty, but also a place of potential and possibility. This theme of transformation and growth is a powerful reminder that we are not defined by our past mistakes, but rather by our ability to change and embrace a new future.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "I can't help myself," which can be interpreted in different ways. On one hand, it expresses a sense of helplessness and frustration, acknowledging the limitations of our own strength and willpower. We often find ourselves powerless to overcome our own weaknesses and vices, trapped in cycles of destructive behavior. However, this line can also be seen as a plea for divine intervention. It is an admission that we cannot save ourselves, but we need the saving grace of God to pull us out of our struggles and give us the strength to overcome.
This theme of divine intervention and reliance on God is echoed in several scripture verses. In Romans 7:15, the apostle Paul expresses his own frustration with his inability to do what is right: "I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do, but what I hate I do." This resonates with the sentiment of the song, as we often find ourselves trapped in patterns of behavior that we know are harmful but struggle to break free from.
Another scripture verse that relates to the theme of the song is 2 Corinthians 12:9, which says, "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'" This verse speaks to the idea that it is in our weakness and inability that God's strength is made evident. It is when we acknowledge our own helplessness and surrender to God's grace that we find true transformation and freedom.
Overall, "I Can't Help Myself" is a song that speaks to the universal human experience of struggling with our own weaknesses and the need for divine intervention. It reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles and that there is hope for redemption and transformation. Through its heartfelt lyrics and catchy melody, it serves as a powerful reminder of our need for God's saving grace and the possibility of a new beginning.
