Why Can't This Be Love?
Sammy Hagar · Other Songs - Sammy Hagar
That funny feelin' again windin'
Me up inside
Every time we touch
Hey, I don't know
Oh, tell me where to begin
'Cause I never ever
Felt so much. Hey
An' I can't recall any love at all
Oh baby, this blows 'em all away
It's got what it takes
So tell me why can't this be love?
Straight from my heart oh tell
Me why
Can't this be love?
I tell myself
"Hey! Only fools rush in" an' only
Time will tell
If we stand the test of time
All I know
You've got to run to win an' I'll
Be damned if
I'll get hung up on the line. Hey
No, I can't recall any thing at all
Oh baby, this blows 'em all away
Woo! It's got what it takes
So tell me why can't this be love?
You want it straight from the heart oh, tell
Me why
Can't this be love?
Woo! It's got what it takes
So tell me why can't this be love?
Straight from the heart, oh tell
Me why
Can't this be love?
Baby, why can't this be love?
Got to know why can't this
Be love?
I wanna know why can't this
Be love?
Why Can't This Be Love?
Sammy Hagar's "Why Can't This Be Love?" stands as a defining anthem of his solo career, capturing the high-energy spirit that would later propel him to fame with Van Halen. Released during a pivotal era in his discography, the track showcases Hagar's signature blend of hard rock and bluesy swagger. The recording features his distinctive vocal delivery over a driving rhythm section, emphasizing themes of romantic frustration and desire without relying on complex metaphors. As a cornerstone of his body of work, the song exemplifies the accessible, radio-friendly rock sound that characterized his output in the mid-1980s. It remains a staple in his live performances, celebrated for its infectious groove and the raw emotional intensity Hagar brings to the recording.