Why Can't She
Adam Craig Lyrics


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God I've fallen |And I pray you're listening ‘cause I can't stop it|Like a weight around my soul this heavy conscience pulls me down|I'm learning when you bend the truth too far it ends up broken|So I'm asking you for more than just my own redemption |So hear me out||Tonight I lay me down and pray to you my soul to keep|I can't undo the wrong I've done but I know that you can see|My heart's filled with regret |That's why I'm down here on my knees|If you can forgive me – why can't she||I got careless |Let her hand slip out of mine into someone else's |Asking her to come back now seems to selfish |But I'm asking anyway|I'm helpless|Maybe this mistake's a taste of what hell is|Make her believe there's good in me through all this wreckage before it's too late||Tonight I lay me down and pray to you my soul to keep|I can't undo the wrong I've done but I know that you can see|My heart's filled with regret |That's why I'm down here on my knees|If you can forgive me – why can't she||If there's anyone she'll listen to it's you||CHORUS




Overall Meaning

Adam Craig's song Why Can't She is a powerful and emotional plea for forgiveness and redemption. The lyrics depict a man who has made a mistake and lost the love of his life as a result. He is reaching out to God, asking for forgiveness and hoping that his former partner will also be able to forgive him. The opening lines "God I've fallen | And I pray you're listening" show the remorse and guilt that the singer is feeling, and his realization that he has made a grave error.


The lyrics portray a sense of surrender and the man's recognition that he cannot change the past, only hope to make things right in the future. He speaks about his heavy conscience and the weight around his soul, which reflects the burden he is carrying from his actions. As the song progresses, he implores God to help him fix the damage he has caused and convince his former lover to give him another chance. The phrase "If you can forgive me – why can't she" is particularly poignant as it highlights the man's desperation and frustration that he cannot mend his relationship.


The chorus of the song is a prayer to God, asking for forgiveness and direction. It is a simple but emotive plea that is repeated throughout the track. Overall, Adam Craig's Why Can't She is a moving ode to love, forgiveness, and the power of redemption.


Line by Line Meaning

God I've fallen
I've made a mistake and stumbled in my actions or emotions.


And I pray you're listening ‘cause I can't stop it
I hope that you, God, are paying attention to my plea for help because I cannot fix this on my own.


Like a weight around my soul this heavy conscience pulls me down
I feel a heavy burden on my soul from my guilty conscience, which is making me miserable and unhappy.


I'm learning when you bend the truth too far it ends up broken
I understand now that when you distort the truth, it eventually becomes distorted to the point of being unrecognizable.


So I'm asking you for more than just my own redemption
I'm not just asking for my own forgiveness and redemption, but also for the forgiveness and redemption of others who I may have hurt along the way.


So hear me out
Please listen to my heartfelt apology and supplication for help.


Tonight I lay me down and pray to you my soul to keep
As I lay down to sleep, I am praying for the safety and protection of my soul and for guidance and strength to make things right.


I can't undo the wrong I've done but I know that you can see
I realize that I cannot change or fix what I have done, but I have faith that you, God, can see my true intentions and desires to make amends.


My heart's filled with regret
I am deeply saddened and remorseful about my actions, and my heart is heavy with feelings of regret and sorrow.


That's why I'm down here on my knees
I am humbling myself before you, God, and begging for your mercy and forgiveness.


If you can forgive me – why can't she
If you are capable of forgiving me for my mistakes, then why can't the person I hurt also forgive me?


I got careless
I let my guard down and became reckless in my behavior and choices, which resulted in the mistake I made.


Let her hand slip out of mine into someone else's
I lost the affection and trust of the person I care about, and they found comfort in someone else's arms.


Asking her to come back now seems too selfish
I am hesitant to ask for forgiveness or a second chance because I am worried that it may be selfish or unfair to the other person.


But I'm asking anyway
Despite my reservations, I am still asking for another chance because I truly believe that I can make things right and repair what I have broken.


I'm helpless
I feel powerless and unable to fix the damage that has been done, which is causing me great distress and sadness.


Maybe this mistake's a taste of what hell is
This painful experience has made me realize how terrible it would be to live with the regret and guilt of my mistakes forever, which is like living in a personal hell.


Make her believe there's good in me through all this wreckage before it's too late
Help me show this person that I am capable of being a better and more trustworthy partner despite the mistakes I have made in the past.


If there's anyone she'll listen to it's you
I have faith that this person will listen to you, God, and trust in your guidance and wisdom to help us move forward in a positive way.


CHORUS
The chorus emphasizes the artist's plea for redemption and forgiveness, and his desire to make things right with the person he loves.




Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Craig, Jon Nite, Matt Rogers

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Why Can't She

God, I`ve fallen
And I pray You`re listening
`Cause I can`t stop it
Like a weight around my soul
This heavy conscience
Is pulling me down
I`m learning
That when you bend the truth at all
It ends up broken
So I`m asking You for more than just redemption
Please hear me now

God, tonight I`m calling out
But just a prayer ain`t saving me
I can`t undo the wrong I`ve done
But I know that You can see
My heart`s full of regret
That`s why I`m down here on my knees
So if You can forgive me
Why can`t she?

I got careless
I let her hand slip out of mine into someone else`s
Asking her to come back now just seems so selfish
But I`m asking anyway
It might be helpless
Maybe this mistake is a taste of what hell is
Make her believe there`s good in me through all this wreckage
Before it`s too late

God, tonight I`m calling out
But just a prayer ain`t saving me
I can`t undo the wrong I`ve done
But I know that You can see
My heart`s full of regret
That`s why I`m down here on my knees
So if You can forgive me
Why can`t she?
Oh, why can`t she? Yeah

If there`s anyone she`ll listen to, it`s You

So tonight I`m calling out
Just a prayer ain`t saving me
I can`t undo the wrong I`ve done
But I know that You can see
My heart`s full of regret
That`s why I`m down here on my knees
So if You can forgive me
Lord, I know You can forgive me
Why can`t she?
Oh-oh-ohh, why can`t she?



All comments from YouTube:

Sean Collins

Adam Craig, Underappreciated by Radio. This is one of many incredible songs. You deserve to see some air time.

Adam Craig

Thanks for the love and support❤️

Crazy Tracy

HOW POWERFUL!!! This hit me in my soul! Y isn't this on the radio? Alot of young ladies need to hear this b4 it's too late for them. Ty Tyler

Shelli Bingle

I’m in love with this song. My husband & I have lost our ways in our marriage. But, we’ve comeback together stronger than ever.❤️

Keaton Hipp

Shelli Bingle I wish my pArents could do the same

Elizabeth Serianni

Amen

Adam Craig

Thanks for the love and support❤️

Chantel Oreilly

So happy for u x

Paula Jane

I love everything about this song forever 😎🎸💯😍

Sentinel_sniper2

I wish my wife I'm separated from could hear this. I've never been so sorry for how I was and what I've done... My soul is broke. Without her

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