I Can't Unlove You
Kenny Rogers · Water & Bridges [Capitol Nashville] [2005]
(Wade Kirby - Will Robinson)
Postcards an' letters an' pictures made to last forever
To be boxed up and tossed away
Nick-nacks an' souvenirs
In an afternoon they're outta here
They'll disappear without a trace
But what they mean to me will never be replaced.
I can't unthink about you
I can't unfeel your touch
I can't unhear all the words, unsay all the things
That used to mean so much.
I wish I could unremember
Everything my heart's been through
I'm finding out it's impossible to do
Oh, it's no use: I can't unlove you.
Interstates and old songs: like time, they go on and on
I guess I could learn to do the same
I could wake up without you
These two arms not around you.
Tell myself: "It's meant to be this way."
No matter how I try, some things I can't change.
I can't unthink about you
I can't unfeel your touch
I can't unhear all the words, unsay all the things
That used to mean so much.
I wish I could unremember
Everything my heart's been through
I'm finding out it's impossible to do, oh whoa
Oh, it's no use: I can't unlove you.
--- Instrumental ---
I wish I could unremember
Everything my heart's been through
I'm finding out it's impossible to do, oh whoa
Oh, it's no use: I can't unlove you...
Postcards an' letters an' pictures made to last forever
To be boxed up and tossed away
Nick-nacks an' souvenirs
In an afternoon they're outta here
They'll disappear without a trace
But what they mean to me will never be replaced.
I can't unthink about you
I can't unfeel your touch
I can't unhear all the words, unsay all the things
That used to mean so much.
I wish I could unremember
Everything my heart's been through
I'm finding out it's impossible to do
Oh, it's no use: I can't unlove you.
Interstates and old songs: like time, they go on and on
I guess I could learn to do the same
I could wake up without you
These two arms not around you.
Tell myself: "It's meant to be this way."
No matter how I try, some things I can't change.
I can't unthink about you
I can't unfeel your touch
I can't unhear all the words, unsay all the things
That used to mean so much.
I wish I could unremember
Everything my heart's been through
I'm finding out it's impossible to do, oh whoa
Oh, it's no use: I can't unlove you.
--- Instrumental ---
I wish I could unremember
Everything my heart's been through
I'm finding out it's impossible to do, oh whoa
Oh, it's no use: I can't unlove you...
I Can't Unlove You
Kenny Rogers delivers a tender ballad on 'I Can't Unlove You,' recorded for his 2005 album Water & Bridges. The track exemplifies Rogers' signature ability to blend country storytelling with pop sensibilities, showcasing his vocal warmth and emotional depth. Released during a period where Rogers continued to explore new musical horizons alongside his established catalog, the song reflects his enduring appeal as a crooner who bridges traditional country roots with broader audience tastes. As part of his later discography, the recording stands as a testament to his career-long commitment to crafting accessible, heartfelt music that resonates across generations.