How Can I Tell You
Cat Stevens · Other Songs - Cat Stevens
But I can't think of right words to say
and I long to tell you that I'm always thinking of you
I'm always thinking of you
but my words just blow away
just blow away
always ends up to one thing honey
and I can't think of right words to say
Wherever I am, girl, I'm always walking with you
I'm always walking with you
but I look and you're not there
whomever I'm with, I'm always, always talking to you
I'm always talking to you
and I'm sad that you can't hear
sad that you can't hear
it always ends up to one thing honey
when I look and you're not there
I need to know you
Need to feel my arms around you
Feel my arms surround you
like the sea around the shore
each night and day I pray
and hope that I might find you
and hope that I might find you
because hearts can do no more
it always ends up to one thing honey
still I kneal upon your floor
how can I tell you that I love you... I love you
but I can't think of what's right to say
I long to tell you that I'm always thinking of you
I'm always thinking of you
it always ends up to one thing honey
and I can't think of right words to say
How Can I Tell You
How Can I Tell You stands as a poignant song in Cat Stevens' extensive discography, reflecting the introspective songwriting that defined his early career. Emerging during a period of significant artistic exploration, the track captures the delicate balance between personal vulnerability and universal emotion that characterizes Stevens' work. While often overshadowed by his more commercially prominent singles, this recording showcases his signature acoustic style and melodic sensitivity. The song contributes to a broader catalogue of works that established Stevens as a leading figure in folk and singer-songwriter traditions. Its enduring presence in his body of work highlights a consistent ability to craft intimate narratives that resonate with listeners across generations, cementing his legacy as a master of understated musical storytelling.