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He Can't Love U
Jagged Edge Lyrics


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I ain't no hater or nothing
But he can't love you like I can
Trust me (ooh, ooh, ooh)

As the clock strikes twelve
I'm sitting here wondering how the hell
Did I let you leave
And baby I know that I did my share
Of things to deceive you
I'm just trying to get an understanding
Of what to do
'Cause I'm half way going crazy
Girl they can't fade me

He can't love you like I love you
Baby you know it too
And you should never wanna be with a man
If he can't be a man
And do the things to you like I can

He can't love you like I love you
Baby you know it too
And you should never wanna be with a man
If he can't be a man
And do the things to you like I can

I stop, and I wait, and I think
That I never met someone to make me feel
Like I'm ready to love
So I gotta do what I gotta do
Just to keep you
Keep you here with me baby
Now I feel it's time for me to say
That I need you boo
And I can't go a day without your loving
Baby I can't live without you

I know you know
No matter if you want it baby
Ain't no ifs, or buts, or maybes
And I know that one day you'll see
That he can't really love you like I love you

He can't love you like I love you
Baby you know it too
And you should never wanna be with a man
If he can't be a man
And do the things to you like I can

He can't love you like I love you
Baby you know it too
And you should never wanna be with a man
If he can't be a man
And do the things to you like I can

He can't, he can't love you girl
He's never gonna love you girl
Like I love you girl

He can't, he can't love you girl
He's never gonna love you girl
Like I love you girl

He can't, he can't love you girl
He's never gonna love you girl
Like I love you girl

He can't, he can't love you girl

He can't love you like I love you
Baby you know it too
And you should never wanna be with a man
If he can't be a man
And do the things to you like I can

I'm telling you
He can't love you like I love you
Baby you know it too
And you should never wanna be with a man
If he can't be a man
And do the things to you like I can

(He can't love you) he can't love you like I love you
Baby you know it too

Overall Meaning

In the song He Can't Love U, Jagged Edge conveys his pain of losing his love to another man. The lyrics suggest that while the new man in her life may try his best, he can never love her like Jagged Edge can. He accepts that he has made mistakes, but wants her to realize that she deserves better than someone who can't treat her right. The chorus repeats that he can love her better than anyone and that she shouldn't settle for less.


The song's lyrics are honest and vulnerable, showcasing that even the toughest of men can feel heartbreak. Jagged Edge seems to be trying to reach out to his ex, urging her to come back to him because he can provide the love she deserves. He acknowledges that he messed up in the past, but he's willing to make it right if she gives him a second chance. Despite its somber tone, the song's catchy chorus and beats make it an R&B classic.


Line by Line Meaning

I ain't no hater or nothing
I don't hold any grudges or negative feelings towards you or your current significant other.


But he can't love you like I can
Your current partner cannot love you the way I love you.


Trust me (ooh, ooh, ooh)
Believe me when I say that I know what I'm talking about and that he cannot compare to me.


As the clock strikes twelve
Late at night, when I'm alone and thinking about you.


I'm sitting here wondering how the hell
I'm contemplating how I let you slip away from me and ended up with someone else.


Did I let you leave
Have I allowed you to walk out of my life and into the arms of someone else?


And baby I know that I did my share
I accept responsibility for the things I did wrong in our past and contributed to the end of our relationship.


Of things to deceive you
I admit that I've misled you and made you doubt my true feelings towards you.


I'm just trying to get an understanding
I'm attempting to gain insight and clarity about our current situation.


Of what to do
I'm unsure of the correct course of action to take in order to win you back.


'Cause I'm half way going crazy
I'm going out of my mind dealing with the idea of losing you permanently.


Girl they can't fade me
No one can compete with my love and the way I feel about you.


He can't love you like I love you
Your current partner cannot love you the way I love you.


Baby you know it too
You are aware and recognize the depth and intensity of the love that I have for you.


And you should never wanna be with a man
You should never settle for someone who cannot love you as genuinely and completely as I do.


If he can't be a man
If he cannot live up to being a true partner and providing for your emotional needs.


And do the things to you like I can
Who cannot make you feel as valued and cherished as I can.


I stop, and I wait, and I think
I pause to reflect on my current circumstances and contemplate what I can do to improve our relationship.


That I never met someone to make me feel
I've never met anyone who makes me feel the way you do.


Like I'm ready to love
Like I'm finally at a place where I'm emotionally and mentally prepared to give my all to a relationship.


So I gotta do what I gotta do
I am willing to put in the necessary effort and action to make our love work and keep you in my life.


Just to keep you
I will do whatever it takes to preserve and maintain our relationship.


Keep you here with me baby
To continue holding onto a love so rare and precious like ours.


Now I feel it's time for me to say
I'm ready to openly and honestly declare my love for you and how much you mean to me.


That I need you boo
I am unable to function without you by my side, and I need your love in my life.


And I can't go a day without your loving
I cannot imagine my life without the security and comfort of your love.


Baby I can't live without you
I would rather die than live without you, my true soulmate and greatest love.


I know you know
I'm aware that you understand and comprehend the depth and sincerity of my love for you.


No matter if you want it baby
Regardless of your feelings and intentions, my love for you persists without falter.


Ain't no ifs, or buts, or maybes
There is no question or doubt about my unwavering feelings and determination to be with you.


And I know that one day you'll see
One day, you will come to the realization that I am the only one who can truly love and care for you like you deserve.


That he can't really love you like I love you
Your current partner is unable to provide the depth and pureness of love that I have for you.


He can't, he can't love you girl
He is incapable of truly loving you the way you deserve.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON CASEY, BRANDON D CASEY, BRIAN CASEY, BRIAN D CASEY, BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX

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@deborahpitts03

Who’s listening to this in 2024?

@shirleybutler2623

OMG Deborah Please don't leave me out 😘♥️Great music like this doesn't have a time stamp. The lyrics and that smooth catchy beat just janked ur heartstrings ❤❤for decades ♾️ Do U Agree?? Still listening how about March 16 2024💕💖♥️😍🕺🕺

@kamargee9680

Sho nuff

@maureenowens1356

I am love it too❤😊

@westernbxy

I am

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Me😊

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Who still listening to Jagged Edge in 2024❤❤? Definitely Me how bout you?

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Meeeee 💜 them.

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Me 🙌🏽

@the_one9801

4 favorite group after Jodeci Silk and HTOWN

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