Can't Raise a Man
K. Michelle Lyrics
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Hm
Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah ah
Yeah
Listen
He got older, but never grew
For his life he can't tell the truth
How to love he ain't got a clue
Playing games like he'll never lose, you
Try to talk to him, can't get through
Every day he's a different dude
These are the signs of a grown ass boy
Better run for the hills, I'm just trying to keep it real
You can't raise a man, he's already grown, what you gonna do?
You wonder why he acts like a boy
It's 'cause he wasn't raised right before you
Girl, you ain't never gonna change nobody
If he don't wanna, you can't make nobody
'Cause you can't raise a man, no, no
Coming home any time at night
Expecting you to let it ride
How many tears are you gonna cry?
Playing games like he'll never lose you ooh
You know that the love is changed
How many times he called you out your name?
These are the signs of a grown ass boy
Better run for the hills, I'm just keeping it real
You can't raise a man
He's already grown, what you gonna do?
You wonder why he acts like a boy
It's 'cause he wasn't raised right before you
Girl, you ain't never gonna change nobody
If he don't wanna, you can't make nobody
You can't raise a man, no, no
Gonna take more than a miracle (a miracle)
To change him, just let him go (just let him go)
Tell me when will you decide
To do better with your life
If his momma couldn't do it what makes you think
You can train a boy to be a man, it's too late
Better off letting him go
No matter how hard you try you can't raise
You can't raise a man, he's already grown, what you gonna do yeah?
You wonder why he acts like a boy
'Cause he wasn't raised right before you
Girl, you ain't never gonna change nobody
If he don't wanna, you can't make nobody
Can't raise a man, no
Ah ah oh
Ah-ah oh yeah
Ah-ah no
Ah-ah
Can't raise a man
In K. Michelle's song, Can't Raise a Man, the singer describes a relationship with a man who is already grown but has never matured. She observes that he does not know how to love and play games in his relationships. The singer notes that every day, he is a different person, and he shows no signs of wanting to change or improve. She advises the girl in the relationship to leave him because he is a grown boy and cannot be raised. The man doesn't want to grow up, and no matter how hard she tries, she cannot make him change. The song concludes with the singer advising the girl to let him go, to do better with her life and find someone willing to grow with her.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't raise a man
The title of the song serves as the main message - You can't change a grown man who wasn't taught how to act right.
He got older, but never grew
Despite aging, he has not developed emotionally or mentally.
For his life he can't tell the truth
He habitually lies and is not transparent in his actions and words.
How to love, he ain't got a clue
He doesn't know how to truly love and respect a woman and is self-serving in relationships.
Playing games like he'll never lose, you
He behaves recklessly without thinking of the consequences and doesn't value his partner.
Try to talk to him, can't get through
Efforts to communicate and improve the relationship are fruitless and ineffective.
Every day he's a different dude
His moods and behavior fluctuate frequently, making him unpredictable and unstable.
These are the signs of a grown-ass boy
His actions and words portray him as immature and irresponsible despite his age.
Better run for the hills, I'm just trying to keep it real
You should leave and protect yourself from the toxic relationship as the artist is being honest.
'Cause you can't raise a man
You can't change or mold someone who is an adult and should have been taught how to respect and treat others properly.
He's already grown, what you gon' do?
He is an independent person capable of making his own choices - what can you do?
You wonder why he acts like a boy
His behavior parallels that of a young boy who lacks maturity and responsibility.
It's 'cause he wasn't raised right before you
His upbringing wasn't adequate to prepare him to be an adult in a healthy and responsible way.
Girl, you ain't never gon' change nobody
It's impossible to force someone to change or adapt to your expectations.
If he don't wanna, you can't make nobody
You can't force someone who is uninterested or unwilling to change.
Coming home any time at night
He doesn't consider or respect your feelings or commitments and does as he pleases.
Expecting you to let it ride
He assumes he can continue his inappropriate behavior without consequences.
How many tears are you gonna cry?
He is causing emotional turmoil and distress in the relationship.
How many times he called you out your name?
He verbally disrespects and insults his partner frequently.
Gonna take more than a miracle (a miracle)
Changing him and his patterns will require more than a miracle or extraordinary events.
To change him, just let him go (just let him go)
The best way to change his behavior is to walk away and not subject yourself to his toxicity.
Tell me, when will you decide to do better with your life?
You need to make the conscious decision to move on and prioritize your well-being.
If his momma couldn't do it what makes you think You can train a boy to be a man?
Even his mother wasn't able to raise him properly, so why would you be able to change him?
It's too late
He is too old and ingrained in his habits to change now.
Better off letting him go
It's better to cut ties and move on than to allow yourself to continue in a harmful and unproductive relationship.
No matter how hard you try you can't raise
Even your best efforts to change him are doomed to fail.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Kimberly Michelle Pate, Troy Taylor, Ezekiel Lewis, Menardini Timothee, Najja Mcdowell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JamesTheBaddie
"You wonder why he acts like a boy. Because he wasn't raised right before you." That line hits fr. This gotta be my favorite song by K. Michelle alongside Cry.
@MonishaZachary-oe3wu
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@56210lbc
VSOP ❤
@ritaashley1367
Well said
@terrencestallings8022
I think this song goes both ways not just one way.
@luxejohn
@@terrencestallings8022stay on topic
@Aubreyholman4411
This song never gets old.
2024 and still listening
@Pearlsqueen1
Ikr… 2024 and it still sounds as good!❤
@sakiyacoe7447
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@shawnni3014
Facts ❤❤