Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You
Lauryn Hill · The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill [2004]
can't take my eyes off of you
you'd be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
at long last love has arrived
and I thank God I'm alive
you're just too good to be true
can't take my eyes off of you
Pardon the way that I stare
there's nothing else to compare
the sight of you leaves me weak
there are no words left to speak
but if you feel like I feel
please let me know that it's real
you're just too good to be true
can't take my eyes off of you
I need you baby, and if it's quite alright
I need you baby to warm the lonely nights
I love you baby, trust in me when I say ok (it's ok)
Oh pretty baby, don't let me down, I pray
oh pretty baby, now that I've found you, stay
and let me love you, oh baby, let me love you, oh baby
You're just too good to be true
can't take my eyes out off of you
you'd be like heaven to touch
I wanna hold you so much
at long last love has arrived
and I thank God I'm alive
you're just too good to be true
can't take my eyes off of you
I need you baby, and if it's quite alright
I need you baby to warm the lonely nights
I love you baby, trust in me when I say it's ok
Oh pretty baby, don't let me down, I pray
oh pretty baby, now that I've found you, stay
and let me love you, oh baby, let me love you, oh baby
I need you baby, and if it's quite alright
I love you baby you warm the lonely nights
I need you baby, trust in me when I say it's ok
Oh oh pretty baby, don't let me down, I pray
oh pretty baby, now that I've found you, stay
and let me love you, oh baby, let me love you, oh baby
Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You
Lauryn Hill delivers a soulful R&B track that blends her signature vocal prowess with a lush, atmospheric production style. Recorded for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, the song exemplifies her ability to merge hip-hop sensibilities with traditional soul and gospel influences. The recording features a haunting melody and layered harmonies that highlight her emotive delivery, creating a deeply personal and introspective listening experience. As a key component of her critically acclaimed 1998 debut, the track remains a testament to her artistic evolution and enduring impact on contemporary music. It showcases her talent for crafting intimate narratives within a rich sonic landscape, solidifying her status as a pioneering voice in modern R&B.