Inspiration Behind Can’t Help Falling in Love:
The 1784 French song Plaisir d’Amour inspired Elvis Presley to write Can’t Stop Falling in Love. Jean-Paul -Egide Martini composed Plaisir d’Amour which was written from a female’s perspective of love. The lyrics were altered by Elvis’ team to fit into the theme for the film Blue Hawaii from a male’s point of view. Can’t Stop Falling in Love has become a timeless classic, often played at weddings today.
Biblical Application:
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him, John 3:16-17.
Exegesis of Can’t Stop Falling in Love:
Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can’t help
Falling in love with you
The lyrics read like a poem, perhaps referring to ean-Paul -Egide Martini. Elvis is so overwhelmed by what he feels for this woman that he doesn’t care about what wise men say. He is smitten by love.
Shall I stay
Would it be a sin?
If I can’t help
Falling in love with you?
Is he thinking about staying the night? Having sex with a woman he is not married to could explain the sin comment.
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Elvis is following his heart and his instincts, not his head. He believes this relationship is meant to be.
Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can’t help
Falling in love with you
Elvis wants to walk hand and hand with this woman. He is considering spending the rest of his life with this woman.
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
The second chorus points to certain relationships are meant to be.
Take my hand
Take my whole life too
For I can’t help
Falling in love with you
For I can’t help
Falling in love with you
Elvis has been overwhelmed by love, unable to stop his desire to fall in love with this woman.
Final Thoughts:
Can’t Stop Falling in Love was played at my daughter’s wedding last summer. Despite the slower pace of music during this time period, Elvis’ voice has the ability to keep this song relevant. In life. love takes time as two individuals come together as one, learning to share their lives. Once the emotion of a honeymoon is over, love is hard work as couples need to put the needs of their partner above themselves. During this transition, feelings will be hurt and promises broken. This is where forgiveness is essential to keep love alive. If disagreements are not addressed, the root of bitterness will drive a wedge between a couple. Forgiveness is just the first step, forgetting past transgressions is even harder. This is what you should expect the next time you fall in love.
by Jay Mankus
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