Natalie Cole - Just Can't Stay Away Lyrics






Here I am baby, right back in your arms, yeah
What is it 'bout your love that draws me to you
And though this is not the first time I've ever wanted to get away, no
Oh, but the magic of your love just would not let me stray
So I find that I just can't stay away from you, baby, (from you) ooh, yeah
You see, I just can't stay away from you
Let me tell you I've been through a lot of changes
You see, my momma scorned me and my closest friends
Oh lord, you know they warned me
They said you're no good for me, but I just ignored it
Yes I did, 'cause I didn't have time, no time to sit around and decide what to do
You know, when someone controls your mind
There's not much you can do
So you see that's why I (just can't) just can't stay away (stay away)
Oh, oh (from you) from you, oh baby
Hold me darling, hold (just can't) me darling, I can't stay away from (stay away) you
I don't wanna (from you) from you
I've tried and I've tried, and I've tried, I've tried and I've tried, and I've tried, baby

(when you come close to me, yeah)
I remember, I can remember somebody said it
They said it many, many, many (when you come close to me, yeah) years ago
That when love gets in your blood, you'll find it's hard to let go
And oh, I (just can't) baby, I (stay away)
Can't (from you) you see it in my eyes
'cause I'm wanting you, needing you, ho
Baby, I (just can't) I don't wanna (stay away)
Stay away (from you) from you
From you, you, you, you, you
It's not in my power to leave you
You control the soul in me and I
(just can't) that's exactly why I (stay away)
Can't stay away (from you) from you
Oh 'cause I'm wanting you, needing you, loving you
Baby, I'm down on my knees, (I just can't) hold me darling
I'm (stay away) begging you please, hold me, darling
(from you) 'cause I just can't stay from you, baby, no, no...





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  1. A.... R....

    I love this song, 1st heard it in 1982 and it still has my heart 💓💓💓

  2. S.... S....

    SMH OMG IT’S SOOOO TRUE!!!
    WHEN LOVE GETS IN YOUR BLOOD IT’S HARD TO LET GO!!!!

  3. K.... B....

    ❤💓💕💖💞

  4. d.... l....

    I heArd this song and it is so true. When love gets in ur blood it's hard to let go... When the same person that can make u laugh can make u cry.. That dam love!!! Captain Spark!!

  5. T.... S....

    2019 and its still in my rotation timeless classic

  6. M.... L....

    I like Envouge version of this song.

  7. A.... M....

    Love all her songs on God

  8. t.... ....

    This was when Natalie Cole was without a doubt absolutely the queen of soul

    t.... ....

    I love Natalie, and just about everything she put out. But Aretha Franklin have this title as the Queen of Soul.

    t.... ....

    @One Way Well actually Aretha and Atlantic records made such a big fuss when Natalie was declared to the new Queen of soul people just stopped saying it..but if u ever saw Natalie perform live it remained a bold deceleration that was never proven or unproven.

    t.... ....

    A princess not the queen

    t.... ....

    @trinity I saw Natalie in concert several times. Chaka, Stephanie Mills, Gladys, Patti, Diana Ross, Whitney, Cheryl Lynn, Evelyn King, Teena Marie, Angela Winbush, Tina Turner etc.

    By far, Aretha will always be the reigning Queen of soul no matter what media hype tries to crown as the new queen. Aretha's voice TRANSCENDS.

    All those other ladies are amazing singers, but they have NOTHING on Aretha.

    It is not just about sound, or vocal skill, it is about connection and touching our spirits.

    Love Natalie Cole but she never quickened my soul.

    Beware when outsiders dictate who our royalty are.

  9. J.... B....

    She is and always be a Star in my Eyes Powerful Music !🌟🌟🌟⚘⚘⚘🙏

  10. T.... H....

    She is & was the best,, my sisters and had every song on point

  11. t.... ....

    Every track from her fourth and landmark Thankful album was in heavy rotation and this one led the pack

  12. l.... B....

    I can stay away I must stay away from him he was no good for me.

  13. H.... B....

    You are possibly the most beautiful woman in the world!

  14. R.... G....

    Stay away from me nigga

    R.... G....

    Stay away from that word. Wet back is not a good word to use either

  15. Z.... H....

    Awesome love song n truth rings in this song i so 😍 natlie cole

  16. B.... C....

    Let there be no Mistake, this is the Original version of this song.
    Recorded by MS. NATALIE COLE
    From her 1978 PLATINUM ( million selling) Album THANKFUL There have been other
    Versions, Alicia Myers, Enjvogue both nicely done. But this is
    NATALIES SONG, sang from her
    Heart with Love. At a time when she was the #1 Soul Diva in the Country! 🎙Natalie owns this song , vocally she was at her PEAK
    RIP NATALIE JOB WELL DONE🎶

    B.... C....

    Absolutely!!! Totally agree with you. Say it again for the people in the back.

  17. s.... ....

    Love this song.... love Alecia Myers version as well

  18. B.... O....

    "When someone controls your mind there's not much you can do."💆💆💆

  19. L.... Z....

    I CAN'T STAY AWAY MYSELF I TRY TO GET OVER HIM BUT SOMETHING JUST DRAWS ME RIGHT BACK IN

    L.... Z....

    Why are you trying to stay away?

    L.... Z....

    I hear you...

  20. D.... J....

    Love me some Natalie Cole and miss her too.

  21. A.... F....

    This is my first and all time favorite singer of all times. This lady sang and sings from heart. I love this woman. No disrespect but En Vogue cant touch Ms. Natalie Cole

    A.... F....

    I was seven when her version was released and I liked it in sure... When envoge did it I was 20 it had a much different impact when I was 7 than when I was 20... It's impact is probably associated with where we are at the time... It felt familiar when envoge did it and I was recently reminded of mis coles version it is wonderful... But for me envogues version hits home for me... Now listen to "America" with her and Patti label and Annie mae those are MY fave ms cole performances...

    A.... F....

    I have to disagree. Natalie is a legend in the game. But En Vogue's version is by far send chills down my spine...

  22. C.... R....

    This is taking me back to a time in my life when I was so happy. Wish I could see you one more time my love. May you Rest in Paradise Sweetheart. I will always love you Mr.

  23. L.... M....

    We can't stay away from your music, Ms. Cole...💜 always.

  24. K.... S....

    Reminds me of Momma

  25. K.... L....

    Yesssss!!! Kill it, Nat!!! I love love this song!!! (Even though I learned En Vogue's version first as a youngin').

  26. d.... s....

    Damn girl you was meant to sing this song

  27. K.... w....

    Sing this song girl

  28. M.... L....

    Just love this song

  29. L.... M....

    I never knew she sang this first dammmmm

    L.... M....

    Youngsters!

    L.... M....

    Laquinta Mentlow right I thought it was in envogue laugh out loud taught me something Natalie killed it

    L.... M....

    Lmao yep! Love me some Natalie but honey Envogue killed this song!

    L.... M....

    me either. i thought only En vogue.

  30. t.... p....

    Envogue covered this on theyre first cd born to sing and kilt it

    t.... p....

    Yesssss, they killed it, especially Terry Ellis.

    t.... p....

    Nailed it with a hammer

  31. H.... H....

    when someone controls your mind there's not much you can do. This is love at it's finest.

  32. M.... H....

    My first time ever knowing that Natalie Cole made this / Just Beautiful & We miss you & Rest Peacefully !!

  33. C.... D....

    great version....r.i.p Natalie!

    C.... D....

    Who made the original ?

  34. d.... ....

    Sing 🎶 like an ANGEL....RIP🕊

  35. f.... m....

    Wow i never the original version!! I love it

  36. C.... C....

    My very FIRST concert at 15, Circle Theater, San Carlos, CA with Eddie Kendricks. My ALL TIME FAVORITES!

    C.... C....

    I think we were both at that concert. I was around the same age when I saw Natalie Cole. She was awesome. Grew up in bay area & San Jose. I think it was Circle Star. The stage was round & I think it rotated.

  37. M.... ....

    No one has a voice like hers...I missed hearing this beautiful sound

    M.... ....

    Yes. This kind of music exudes happiness, peace..you can tell that this music was made at a time where she was in love. 70's music speaks for itself...

    M.... ....

    Very uunique voice smooth female version of her dad... A little warmner way more soulful

  38. n.... n....

    THIS IS JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! RIP NATALIE!!!!!

  39. T.... F....

    This is so sad hearing it as an adult Natalie was suffering. Stay strong #women

  40. C.... J....

    THIS SONG RIGHT HERE IS MY TRUTH!!!

  41. M.... L....

    She did a great job but I like Alicia Myers version better...

  42. M.... S....

    40 YEARS AGO TODAY (November 16, 1977): Natalie Cole released her 4th album "Thankful" on this day (#5 R&B album charts; #16 pop album charts). [11/16/2017]

    M.... S....

    Melody Sanger envouge did it as well

    M.... S....

    November 16th is my Birthday❤️

  43. D.... M....

    SAW you at SCHUSTER CENTER 10 years ago.YOU DID IT PROUD FOR US !!! Wonderful talent.YOU are missed ms.COLE.R I P.

  44. k.... ....

    A treasure that is truly missed. Rip Natalie Cole

  45. F.... A....

    The best of all Versions that I have heard.

    F.... A....

    Andrew James I think hers is the original ❤I love en Vogue version also

    F.... A....

    Stephen Colebrooke yes natlies is original Envogue came in the 90s

  46. R.... J....

    i perfected my slow dance moves to this one cant believe natalies gone

  47. R.... ....

    She did that!!!! I absolutely love this song, listen to it daily...

  48. S.... T....

    Natalie. sung the shit out this song.rip girl.

  49. L.... H....

    Just can't stay away🎶🎶🎤💋

  50. L.... H....

    Just can't stay away

  51. C.... B....

    This song let's you know that you really in love. WTH

    C.... B....

    Dorothy Norwood

    C.... B....

    mistyblues

    C.... B....

    this is the jam i learned to slow dance to

  52. D.... J....

    This reminds me of my roommate Debbie from Tulsa, OK. Hi Debbie this is Donna Austin

  53. T.... W....

    Love me some Natalie...genuine sanger!!!

  54. S.... M....

    greatness,,hands down!!!

  55. M.... L....

    this is my love. my hard times. I love this song. for everm

  56. A.... A....

    Era of music that can never be replaced. Thanks For that forever music🎤🎤🎧🎧🎧❤❤❤❤👈

  57. M.... S....

    I love Natalie Cole, but I had forgotten about this song. Silly me. The lyrics ring so true about a situation that I'm in, especially when she said, my Momma scorned, and my closest friends warned me, say they you're no good for me, but I just ignored them, but I hear you, Natalie, I've hit the repeat button about 75,365 :) Only Natalie can sing this song.

  58. A.... T....

    TIMELESS !!I'm caught up in the emotions I don't know wether to laugh or cry, I think I'll do both(so many of my friends are gone-we had love though
    🎊😢😁💝😪😁💝🎉

  59. V.... p....

    I LOVE THIS SONG

  60. T.... R....

    one of my favorite songs of all time. I remember my mother playing this song to death. EnVogue did a great version of this song. too.

  61. S.... L....

    I have loved this lady a life time.
    here or there.

  62. C.... J....

    aww i haven't heard this version in awhile, & ENVOGUE definitely did you proud. True divas RIP 1Luv.💋

  63. d.... s....

    This is a very nice song, it sounds like the lyrics could be changed to a gospel track...

  64. B.... C....

    Alicia Myers did a nice job on this, However this is Natalie Coles song written for her back in 1977 by her husband the Reverend Marvin Yancey .And you can hear the Love in Natalies voice . Natalie was a living legend proven time and time again by her artistry. No disrespect but Alicia Myers could.only dream of a career/voice on the level of the Late/Great Natalie Cole.

    B.... C....

    Iam.judt sitting. Listening.to Natalie cole.i miss her rip

  65. S.... M....

    When it's a mental thing, how do you stay away.  This song touches more places than I realized.  I can't continue to fool myself and I must be honest.  I don't think this will ever leave me.  I love you Natalie.  I missed you dearly.

  66. F.... ....

    I must have been under a rock when she did this. I thought Alicia Meyers did this first. I positively love both versions. Alicia's is a little more smokier. I love them both though.

    F.... ....

    Frostgrl681 m

  67. T.... H....

    miss Natalie Cole

  68. C.... R....

    I love me some Natalie Cole!! This takes me way back; to the days when I was happy , and in love ,without a worry in this world. Those were the days!!

  69. K.... R....

    This describes my love for you.#reallove

  70. T.... D....

    She put a hurting a hurting on this song. En Vogue did justice to this song.

  71. C.... M....

    She sang that song and the background held it down too!! YESSS!

  72. E.... W....

    this reminds of me and my baby's love!

  73. J.... T....

    I love this song good memories of TD

  74. T.... H....

    good love will make you keeping coming back

  75. A.... ....

    It kind a sounds like of a song by Aretha.

  76. A.... ....

    Beyond perfect.

  77. L.... P....

    Tasty Love 53, Natalie's version is the original!

  78. P.... W....

    my man with his non singing self...came to me and starting singing this song to me...that's the day I fell in love.. Natalie knows she sang this from her soul and so did my man

    P.... W....

    :) awwwww that's so sweet he was tryin' thanks for sharing!

  79. T.... J....

    One of her many beautiful songs!!!!

  80. h.... h....

    Natalie Cole you are amazing

  81. T.... T....

    So Beautiful! Sh Sho Could Sangggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg! RIp Natalie Cole.

  82. y.... t....

    Natalie cole did not remake this song it was her own .

    y.... t....

    +Shelia Few That's right!!! I don't know why people won't use the internet to look up the song!! Tells who wrote it, who sings the song, on and on!!!

  83. D.... M....

    I heard this song on the way to work this morning brought back so many wonderful memories of me and my husband Tubby. RIP. when I got to my desk I wrote myself a memo to pull it up today and here I am 10 times and counting. God it was good too be loved loved loved.

    D.... M....

    Deborah McC 😢 My condolences~🙏🏽

  84. k.... p....

    My second child Deondra born on her birthday Feburary 6 dede mommie

  85. C.... S....

    OG from KC This is the kind of music that will live with you forever I was with this since the beginning I am now 67 and I feel like I am 25 the feeling in my heart R.I.P Love YA!!!!!!!~

  86. A.... B....

    a true queen

    A.... B....

    +Alfred Bell

    Yes she is!!

  87. A.... A....

    I love the music she made RIP Because your the star of the story I know so well

  88. M.... A....

    she sung this. blues e.song.I was a young man when I 1 St heard this song..I now NO what she is talking about

  89. K.... W....

    RIP Natalie

  90. T.... G....

    "Not in my power to leave you. You control the soul in me and IIIII that's exactly whyyyyy I can't stay away from you"....I think that is possibly one of the best verses ever written; coupled with the most heartfelt delivery I ever heard. One of the greats. She will definitely be missed.

    T.... G....

    exactly

    T.... G....

    Taurus Girl she put her soul into this you can feel it

  91. w.... t....

    SANG GURLLLLLLL.....

    w.... t....

    +wellok then Yes Lord!!!! Hmmm hmmm the one and only Natalie Cole!

  92. b.... ....

    one of my fav...r.i.p my dear.

  93. c.... ....

    R I P 💖LADY NATALIE💖

  94. M.... M....

    we were all blessed to have natalie part of our lives,  a vocalist whom embraced the art of music. respected her as an artist as a child and truly one of a kind....

  95. C.... T....

    I had forgotten what a powerful song this was. Thank you so much, Natalie, for sharing your gift with us. Music is so much better for it. Rest in Love....

    C.... T....

    Well said!

  96. a.... ....

    @BeLoved Midget She WILL MOST DEFINITELY,be MISSED...