Anybody Killa (ABK) started his rap career in 1995 as part of the group Krazy Klan. He rapped under the name Jaymo while his partner (LAVEL) rapped as Jayho. Later he became the hype man for Blaze Ya Dead Homie before going out on his own.
Can't Help It
Anybody Killa Lyrics
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What's with the self-inflicted pain?
(I can't help it!)
How come everytime I see you around you act strange?
(I can't help it!)
Why do you trip at the sight of a hater?
(I can't help it!)
And then slit they throat with a rusty ass razor?
(I can't help it!)
As I sit back and think 'bout what to do next
I start to reminisce about my life and shit
Like how I came from the streets
Was raised by the streets
That's why I give love and I'll die for the streets
I really can't help how I feel
And I can give two f**ks to know how to deal
With the pain and anger, stress, emotions
I just roll a blunt, light it up and start smokin'
Sometimes I feel like I'm losin' it
And start blastin' at phones and shit
That's why I'm fully equipped
with the hollowtip, so bitches don't slip
I can't help all the things I do
(I can't help it!)
I gotta feelin' neither can you
(I can't help it!)
(Chorus)
What's with the self-inflicted pain?
(I can't help it!)
How come everytime I see you around you act strange?
(I can't help it!)
Why do you trip at the sight of a hater?
(I can't help it!)
And then slit they throat with a rusty ass razor?
(I can't help it!)
I can't help if I'm crazy, or just insane
I can't help if the words I speak cause pain
Ya gotta..keep ya cool, and say (I CAN'T HELP IT!)
Rearrange, time will change (F**K IT!!)
Deal with it, face ya'self
I can't help if my mind's taking o-over
Brace ya'self, there's no time left
my soul is gettin' clooo-ser
Stay away if you can't stand the heat
Cause when the mike's off, I'm corruptin' the streets
Brown paper bag wrapped around my drink
Eyes wide open, I can't help to blink Why do you talk that way?
Say all those things you say
Those rumors you create, I bet you can't help it
(Chorus)
What's with the self-inflicted pain?
(I can't help it!)
How come everytime I see you around you act strange?
(I can't help it!)
Why do you trip at the sight of a hater?
(I can't help it!)
And then slit they throat with a rusty ass razor?
(I can't help it!)
I said I couldn't help it, so leave me alone
Why you askin'? Quit harrassin'!
Too paranoid to pick up the phone
Home alone all day dustin' off the chrome
What am I supposed to do?
When everytime I turn around I got to deal with fools
It's like I gotta bend all the rules
to try to take what's mine even if I lose
Why you never make it to work on time?
(I can't help it!)
Why you smoke all the weed if you knew it was mine?
(I can't help it!)
Why you always start shit right before you leave?
(I can't help it!)
I guess f**kin' up comes naturally?
(Chorus)
What's with the self-inflicted pain?
(I can't help it!)
How come everytime I see you around you act strange?
(I can't help it!)
Why do you trip at the sight of a hater?
(I can't help it!)
And then slit they throat with a rusty ass razor?
(I can't help it!)
(Repeat x2)
It's ain't my fault that I was raised this way
Never meant to cause you pain
Only thing that I could say is
I apologize!!!
In "Can't Help It" by Anybody Killa, the rapper questions why he acts destructively and self-destructively around certain people and in certain situations. He recalls his rough upbringing and attributes his loyalty and love for the streets to it. He also admits to not being able to control his emotions and his tendency to resort to violence when he feels threatened or angry. Ultimately, he apologizes for any pain he has caused.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I can't help it" to suggest that the rapper is not entirely in control of his actions and reactions. He is wrestling with his own demons and trying to figure out how to navigate his life without succumbing to his tendencies towards violent behavior. The lyrics deal with themes of anger, pain, loyalty, and self-reflection, which are all common in gangsta rap.
The song's title, "Can't Help It," suggests that the behaviors and thought patterns that the rapper is describing are deeply ingrained in him and may be hard to shake. The song is a reflection of the struggles that many people face when trying to transcend their difficult pasts and their own destructive tendencies.
Line by Line Meaning
What's with the self-inflicted pain?
Why do I keep hurting myself?
(I can't help it!)
It's beyond my control
How come everytime I see you around you act strange?
Why do you act weird around me?
(I can't help it!)
I can't control your actions
Why do you trip at the sight of a hater?
Why do you get upset when you see a hater?
(I can't help it!)
I can't control your emotions
And then slit they throat with a rusty ass razor?
Why do you resort to violence against haters?
(I can't help it!)
It's beyond my control
As I sit back and think 'bout what to do next
When I contemplate what to do next
I start to reminisce about my life and shit
I reflect on my past experiences
Like how I came from the streets
I come from a rough neighborhood
Was raised by the streets
The streets were my teacher
That's why I give love and I'll die for the streets
My loyalty lies with my neighborhood
I really can't help how I feel
I can't control my emotions
And I can give two f**ks to know how to deal
I don't care to learn how to manage my feelings
With the pain and anger, stress, emotions
These negative feelings overwhelm me
I just roll a blunt, light it up and start smokin'
I turn to smoking weed to alleviate my stress
Sometimes I feel like I'm losin' it
I feel like I'm losing control
And start blastin' at phones and shit
I act out in anger and destroy things
That's why I'm fully equipped
That's why I have weapons
with the hollowtip, so bitches don't slip
I make sure I have ammo so I won't be caught without
I gotta feelin' neither can you
You also can't control your actions
I can't help if I'm crazy, or just insane
I can't control my mental health
I can't help if the words I speak cause pain
I can't control how my words impact others
Ya gotta..keep ya cool, and say (I CAN'T HELP IT!)
You have to stay calm and accept that it's beyond your control
Rearrange, time will change (F**K IT!!)
Things will get better with time
Deal with it, face ya'self
You have to confront your problems
I can't help if my mind's taking o-over
I can't control my thoughts
Brace ya'self, there's no time left
Prepare yourself, time is running out
my soul is gettin' clooo-ser
I feel like I'm getting closer to death
Stay away if you can't stand the heat
If you can't handle me, stay away
Cause when the mike's off, I'm corruptin' the streets
When I'm not on stage, I'm involved in criminal activity
Brown paper bag wrapped around my drink
I drink alcohol in secrecy
Eyes wide open, I can't help to blink
I am alert and wary of my surroundings
Why do you talk that way?
Why do you speak badly about others?
Say all those things you say
Why do you spread rumors?
Those rumors you create, I bet you can't help it
You can't control your tendency to gossip
I said I couldn't help it, so leave me alone
I've already explained that it's beyond my control, stop bothering me
Why you askin'? Quit harrassin'!
Stop questioning me
Too paranoid to pick up the phone
I am too suspicious to answer calls
Home alone all day dustin' off the chrome
I am alone at home cleaning my gun
What am I supposed to do?
I don't know how to handle my situation
When everytime I turn around I got to deal with fools
When I constantly have to deal with difficult people
It's like I gotta bend all the rules
I have to resort to breaking the law
to try to take what's mine even if I lose
I am willing to take risks to get what I want
Why you never make it to work on time?
Why are you always late to work?
(I can't help it!)
It's beyond my control
Why you smoke all the weed if you knew it was mine?
Why did you smoke all my weed without asking?
(I can't help it!)
I can't control my actions
Why you always start shit right before you leave?
Why do you cause problems before you leave?
(I can't help it!)
It's beyond my control
I guess f**kin' up comes naturally?
I tend to make mistakes and cause problems
It's ain't my fault that I was raised this way
I can't control how I was raised
Never meant to cause you pain
I didn't intend to hurt you
Only thing that I could say is
All I can say is
I apologize!!!
I'm sorry
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