Girl Can't Help It

Journey

About Girl Can't Help It

Not to be confused with the Little Richard song, The Girl Can't Help It."Girl Can't Help It" is a song by the American rock band Journey, from their 1986 album Raised on Radio. The song was released as the third single from that album, following "Be Good to Yourself" and "Suzanne." Like the previous two singles, "Girl Can't Help It" was a Billboard Top 40 hit, entering the chart on September 20, 1986 and peaking at number 17. It also became a Top 10 rock hit, peaking at number 9 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. "Girl Can't Help It" was written by Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain, vocalist Steve Perry, and guitarist Neal Schon, at the time of the song's release the only three members remaining in the band. 


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2012
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If he could hold her, so close in his arms again
If she could show him
The letter her heart forgot to send why
They're livin' dreams on their own
Ooh they'll never stop running

The girl can't help it, she needs more
He hasn't found what he's lookin' for
They're still standing in the rain
He can't help it, and she's just that way

And when he calls her
She tells him that she still cares
Under the moonlight,
He wonders why she can't be there why
Why do they go on alone
When they're missin' each other

The girl can't help it, she needs more
He hasn't found what he's lookin' for
They're still standing in the rain
He can't help it, and she's just that way

The girl can't help it, she needs more
He hasn't found what he's lookin' for
They're still standing in the rain
He can't help it, and she's just that way

There's a fire
Ooh there's a fire in his eyes for you
Don't you know she still cries
Ooh do you know she still cries for you
Fire
Ooh there's a fire in his eyes for you
For you she cries
Ooh do you know she still cries for you
Fire
Ooh there's a fire in his eyes for you
Ooh nothing stands between love and you

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Journey

Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana and Frumious Bandersnatch. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded. During that period, the band released a series of hit songs, including 1981's "Don't Stop Believin'", which became in 2009 the top-selling catalog track in iTunes history. Its parent studio album, Escape, the band's eighth and most successful, reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and yielded another of their most popular singles, "Open Arms". Its 1983 follow-up, Frontiers, was almost as successful in the United States, reaching No. 2 and spawning several successful singles; it broadened the band's ap… more »

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Written by: Stephen Ray Perry, Neal Joseph Schon, Jonathan Cain

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Girl Can't Help It" is a track from Journey's ninth studio album, "Raised on Radio," which was released in 1986.
Chart Performance
The song was quite a success as it reached number 17 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100 chart in the same year.
Lead Vocalist
It was one of the hits of Journey with Steve Perry, one of the bands most celebrated lead vocalists, bemoaning love's irresistible pull.
Songwriter
The song was written by Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, and Neal Schon. These three were all key members of the band.
Music Video
The music video for "Girl Can't Help It" received substantial airplay on MTV, a vital platform for promoting music at that time.
Different Interpretations
Some interpret the song as a commentary on the objectifying pressures women face in society, while others view it as a love song about an irresistible woman.
Live Performances
The song is still being performed by the band in their live performances. It's especially memorable at their concerts due to the crowd's sing-along.
Radio Friendly
Despite its rock roots, "Girl Can't Help It" achieved remarkable crossover success with more mainstream and adult contemporary audiences, reflecting its radio-friendly soft rock sound.
Album Success
The "Raised on Radio" album, where the track is included, ended up being certified Multi-Platinum with over 2 million copies sold in the United States.
Band Hiatus
After the "Raised on Radio" tour which included "Girl Can't Help It", Journey disbanded and wouldn't release another album until "Trial by Fire" after ten years in 1996.

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