Can't You See

Why Don't We's song "Can't You See" delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person deeply infatuated with someone who is emotionally unavailable. The opening lines, "Girls like you, they just don't understand / Didn't mean harm but you killed a man," suggest a sense of betrayal and hurt caused by the object of affection. The protagonist's love was never part of the plan, and now they find themselves sinking in the quicksand of their feelings, unable to escape.

The chorus, with its repeated plea, "Can't you see that I'm falling, falling for you," underscores the desperation and vulnerability of the protagonist. They are honest about their feelings and earnest in their desire for reciprocation, yet they are met with indifference. The lines, "You don't wanna be rushed / You don't wanna be touched / It's a shame girls like you don't know how to love," highlight the emotional disconnect and the frustration of loving someone who is not ready or willing to love back.

The song also touches on the futility of the protagonist's efforts, as seen in the lines, "And it's crazy the things I would do for us / But the stars don't align, they're not here for us." Despite their best efforts, the relationship seems doomed from the start. The imagery of being a "grain of sand in a tidal wave" and the metaphor of digging their own grave further emphasize the hopelessness and despair felt by the protagonist. Ultimately, "Can't You See" is a poignant exploration of the pain and longing that comes with loving someone who cannot or will not return that love.