Can't Fight This Feeling

REO Speedwagon · Extended Versions [2004]

I can't fight this feeling any longer

And yet I'm still afraid to let it flow

What started out as friendship, has grown stronger

I only wish I had the strength to let it show

I tell myself that I can't hold out forever

I say there is no reason for my fear

'Cause I feel so secure when we're together

You give my life direction

You make everything so clear



And even as I wander

I'm keeping you in sight

You're a candle in the window

On a cold, dark winter's night

And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might



And I can't fight this feeling anymore

I've forgotten what I started fighting for

It's time to bring this ship into the shore

And throw away the oars forever



Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore

I've forgotten what I started fighting for

And if I have to crawl upon the floor

Come crashing through your door

Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore



My life has been such a whirlwind since I saw you

I've been running round in circles in my mind

And it always seems that I'm following you, girl

'Cause you take me to the places that alone I'd never find



And even as I wander I'm keeping you in sight

You're a candle in the window on a cold, dark winter's night

And I'm getting closer than I ever thought I might



And I can't fight this feeling anymore

I've forgotten what I started fighting for

It's time to bring this ship into the shore

And throw away the oars forever



'Cause I can't fight this feeling anymore

I've forgotten what I started fighting for

And if I have to crawl upon the floor

Come crashing through your door

Baby, I can't fight this feeling anymore.

Can't Fight This Feeling

Can't Fight This Feeling stands as one of REO Speedwagon's most enduring power ballads, capturing the emotional vulnerability that defined the band's commercial peak in the 1980s. Released during an era when the group had firmly established themselves as masters of melodic rock, the track showcases their signature blend of soaring vocals and polished production. The song became a cultural touchstone, frequently appearing on radio playlists and soundtracks, cementing its status as a staple of classic rock radio. While the band's earlier work leaned heavily into hard rock and progressive influences, this recording highlights their ability to craft intimate, heartfelt anthems that resonated with a wide audience. It remains a definitive example of their songwriting prowess and their significant impact on the genre's evolution during that decade.