Can't Stop Loving You
Van Halen · Balance
HAAh!
There's a time and place for everything, for everyone
We can push with all our might, but nothin's gonna come
Oh no, nothin's gonna change
And if I asked you not to try
Oh could you let it be
I wanna hold you and say
We can't throw this all away
Tell me you won't go, you won't go
Do you have to hear me say
I can't stop lovin' you
And no matter what I say or do
You know my heart is true, oh
I can't stop loving you
You change your friends, your place in life
You can change your mind, we can change the way we say
And do anytime
Oh no, but I think you'll find
That when you look inside your heart
Oh baby, I'll be there, yeah
Hold on
I'm holding on
Baby, just come on, come on, come on
I just wanna hear you say
I can't stop lovin' you
And no matter what you say or do
You know my heart is true, oh
I can't stop lovin' you
Oh, I'm so twisted and tied
And all I remember
Was how hard we tried
Only to surrender
And when it's over
I know how it's gonna be
And true love will never die
No, not fade away
And I can't stop lovin' you
No matter what I say or do
You know my heart is true, oh
I can't stop lovin' you
And I know what I got to do
Hey Ray, what you said is true
I can't stop lovin' you, oh
Oh, I can't stop lovin' you
There's a time and place for everything, for everyone
We can push with all our might, but nothin's gonna come
Oh no, nothin's gonna change
And if I asked you not to try
Oh could you let it be
I wanna hold you and say
We can't throw this all away
Tell me you won't go, you won't go
Do you have to hear me say
I can't stop lovin' you
And no matter what I say or do
You know my heart is true, oh
I can't stop loving you
You change your friends, your place in life
You can change your mind, we can change the way we say
And do anytime
Oh no, but I think you'll find
That when you look inside your heart
Oh baby, I'll be there, yeah
Hold on
I'm holding on
Baby, just come on, come on, come on
I just wanna hear you say
I can't stop lovin' you
And no matter what you say or do
You know my heart is true, oh
I can't stop lovin' you
Oh, I'm so twisted and tied
And all I remember
Was how hard we tried
Only to surrender
And when it's over
I know how it's gonna be
And true love will never die
No, not fade away
And I can't stop lovin' you
No matter what I say or do
You know my heart is true, oh
I can't stop lovin' you
And I know what I got to do
Hey Ray, what you said is true
I can't stop lovin' you, oh
Oh, I can't stop lovin' you
Can't Stop Loving You
Van Halen's "Can't Stop Loving You" stands as a defining track from their 1986 album Balance, marking a pivotal shift toward pop-rock and new wave influences. The song features Eddie Van Halen's signature guitar work, blending technical precision with a melodic hook that resonated widely across the United States. Released during a period of commercial resurgence for the band, the recording exemplifies the polished production style characteristic of mid-80s rock. Its enduring popularity highlights the group's ability to adapt their sound while maintaining their core identity, cementing the track as a staple of their discography and a touchstone for fans of the era.