It's tearing me apart every time I realize
What we used to have is finished
And what I wouldn't give to rewind the past

I'm tired of walking around with my head
Hanging down, beating myself up about it
Gotta make my mind up before it's too late

I can't blame you
After all the shit I put you through
Even gonna lie to you
I've got some issues

I must admit that I was wrong
I've got some issues
Didn't know what I had 'til it was gone
And I don't know if I deserve

For you to come back home
'Cause I got issues
Girl, I got issues
Don't hold it against me

And I just can't walk away
(Just can't walk away)
'Cause my life is faded
(Faded)
I'm trapped in 2 different worlds without you

I've been tracing my footsteps
But keep going in circles
And you say your done with me
Girl, I can't try

I can't blame you
After all the shit I put you through
Not even gonna lie to you
I've got some issues

I must admit that I was wrong
I've got some issues
Didn't know what I had 'til it was gone
And I don't know if I deserve

For you to come back home
'Cause I got issues
Girl, I got issues
Don't hold it against me

In spite of my own issues
At least I'm man enough to tell y'all
You can't nudge me for being honest
(No)
I see you acting like you wanna leave
But don't turn your back on me

I've got some issues
I must admit that I was wrong
I've got some issues
Didn't know what I had 'til it was gone

And I don't know if I deserve
For you to come back home
'Cause I got issues
Girl, I got issues

It's tearing me apart every time I realize
What we used to have is finished
And what I wouldn't give to rewind the past

Overall Meaning

The song "U Can't" by One Chance is a heartbreaking ballad about a man who realizes too late that he has made mistakes in his relationship with a woman he loves. As he looks back on what they used to have, he realizes that it is gone and he is torn apart by the realization. He acknowledges that he has issues, and that he was wrong in the way he acted. He doesn't know if he deserves her to come back to him, but he knows that he has to be honest about his mistakes.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I've got some issues" several times, highlighting the fact that the singer has recognized his own flaws in the relationship. He is tired of beating himself up about it and knows that he needs to make a decision before it is too late. The second verse talks about how he is trapped in two worlds without her, and how he keeps going in circles trying to trace his steps. He feels like he has lost her for good and can't try to win her back.

Overall, "U Can't" is a powerful and emotional song about the pain of losing someone you love and the regret that comes with realizing what went wrong. It is a relatable track that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever experienced heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

It's tearing me apart every time I realize
Every time I come to the realization, it hurts deeply

What we used to have is finished
Our past relationship is over

And what I wouldn't give to rewind the past
I wish I could go back in time to change things

I'm tired of walking around with my head
I'm exhausted from feeling ashamed all the time

Hanging down, beating myself up about it
Feeling guilty and regretful for what I've done

Gotta make my mind up before it's too late
I need to decide on my course of action soon, before it's too late

I can't blame you
I can't hold you responsible

After all the shit I put you through
After all the difficulties and pain I caused you

Even gonna lie to you
I might even tell you a lie

I've got some issues
I have some personal problems

I must admit that I was wrong
I am ready to concede that I made mistakes

Didn't know what I had 'til it was gone
I didn't appreciate what I had until I lost it

And I don't know if I deserve
I'm unsure if I am worthy of

For you to come back home
For you to return to me

'Cause I got issues
Because of my personal problems

Girl, I got issues
I have personal problems, girl

Don't hold it against me
Please don't resent me

And I just can't walk away
I cannot just leave

(Just can't walk away)
I cannot just walk away from you

'Cause my life is faded
My life is losing its brightness

(Faded)
My life is dull and losing its luster

I'm trapped in 2 different worlds without you
I feel stuck between two worlds without you in my life

I've been tracing my footsteps
I have been retracing my steps

But keep going in circles
But I keep repeating the same mistakes

And you say your done with me
You say that you are finished with me

Girl, I can't try
I cannot make an effort

In spite of my own issues
Despite my own problems

At least I'm man enough to tell y'all
At least I am brave enough to tell y'all

You can't nudge me for being honest
You can't push me for being truthful

(No)
No, you can't push me

I see you acting like you wanna leave
I see you acting as if you want to leave

But don't turn your back on me
But please don't leave me forever

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@ERGSEG

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It’s 2021 and this beat is still hard AF. I still don’t understand why this didn’t get a big label push. It would’ve been a hit. I remember it was my MySpace song and people used to comment on my page how much they loved it.