Can't Be
Benny.Love Lyrics
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And if you cross him he'll say you're lying
He'll change the story, rewrite the song
He can't be wrong, he can't be wrong
He never said that - he only tells the truth
Puts you at ease till you feel the noose
He's never laughing, his memory is too long
He can't be wrong - he has to win
Deserves every blessing that's given to him
You're only here as long as it suits his whim
Oh honey, you've gotta learn to sink or swim
You don't know there's a grudge till the knife's in your back
He doesn't pull punches, he distorts the facts
You're just a puppet, you're only a pawn
He can't be wrong, he can't be wrong
He can't be wrong
The lyrics of Benny.Love's song Can't Be talks about a person who is narcissistic, manipulative, and always thinks he is right. The first verse suggests that this person never forgets any wrongdoing, but he just changes his mind based on what suits him best. He also accuses others of lying when they try to hold him accountable for his actions. He has a tendency to rewrite the story and distort the truth to make himself look better. This person is so convinced he is always right; he cannot be wrong, which shows his lack of empathy towards others and his high degree of self-absorption.
In the second verse, we learn that this person is good at making others feel comfortable with his charm and winning personality. Unfortunately, this is all a part of his manipulation game. Behind the façade, he is calculating and has a selective memory. This person does not take responsibility for his actions and is always looking to shift the blame to others. His attitude is he can't be wrong, so others must be at fault. He is playing a game, and the people around him are just pawns in his scheme to get what he wants.
The chorus of the song reiterates that this person will always need to win, and he thinks he deserves all the good things in life. He regards others as mere tools to be used and discarded when they're no longer needed. The song's last lines remind the listener that this person is so sneaky, and he will only show his true colors when it is too late.
Line by Line Meaning
He didn't forget, just changed his mind
He's not forgetful, but he alters his stance
And if you cross him he'll say you're lying
He'll blame you if you stand up to him
He'll change the story, rewrite the song
He'll alter the details to make himself look good
He can't be wrong, he can't be wrong
His ego won't permit him to accept his mistakes
He never said that - he only tells the truth
He denies even when he's in the wrong
Puts you at ease till you feel the noose
He makes you trust him before he betrays you
He's never laughing, his memory is too long
He holds onto past resentments and grudges
He can't be wrong, he can't be wrong
He's too proud to admit his mistakes
He can't be wrong - he has to win
He always wants to come out on top
Deserves every blessing that's given to him
He believes he's entitled to rewards without earning them
You're only here as long as it suits his whim
He sees people as tools for his benefit
Oh honey, you've gotta learn to sink or swim
You need to learn to adapt to his manipulative ways
You don't know there's a grudge till the knife's in your back
He holds onto resentments until he can use them against you
He doesn't pull punches, he distorts the facts
He's not honest, he manipulates the truth
You're just a puppet, you're only a pawn
He sees people as objects he can control
He can't be wrong, he can't be wrong
He refuses to acknowledge his faults
He thinks he's always right, even if it means putting up a fight
He has a constant need to be correct
His ego is big, his vision is tight
He has a narrow and self-centered perspective
It's his greatest fear to admit a fault, to be insincere
He's afraid of being vulnerable or exposing his flaws
He's a master of disguise, he'll shed no tear
He's skilled at hiding his true feelings and intentions
Oh honey, you've gotta learn to disappear
You need to remove yourself from his toxic influence
He'll manipulate, he'll twist and bend
He'll use any means necessary to achieve his goals
A game of his own, there's no way to win
He creates unfair scenarios where he always comes out on top
You'll always lose, that's been the plan all along
He intends to take advantage of you from the beginning
Lyrics © DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JEFF CORNELL, MICHELE D'AMOUR
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@gyeongjeong9682
This can't be love, because I feel so well
No sobs, no sorrows, no sighs
This can't be love
I get no dizzy spells
My head is not in the skies
My heart does not stand still, just hear it beat
This is too sweet to be love
This can't be love, because I feel so well
But still I love to look in your eyes
@dudley5533
Love this production with the wonderful vocal by Martha. The musical was terrific, it was made into a film also.
@luisvivanco6897
I remember when I first heard this song, it was in january 1974, I was almost sixteen. I went to one of Puerto Ordaz best record stores, in a commercial center where there was a Cinema Hall, in the midst of town. It was an album of two LP records, it cost me about 40 bolivares (about nine dollars at that time). It was my whole month allowance. But the whole month has given me almost half a century of enjoyment.
@marciajacobs1105
💗Thank you for preserving the best of the past!
@diegoss3563
Muchas gracias, me encanta Benny Goodman !
@gyeongjeong9682
This can't be love, because I feel so well
No sobs, no sorrows, no sighs
This can't be love
I get no dizzy spells
My head is not in the skies
My heart does not stand still, just hear it beat
This is too sweet to be love
This can't be love, because I feel so well
But still I love to look in your eyes
@khussein6409
beautiful!!!
@richarddowney1972
My mom and dad this 78 back in 1939. The year I was born !
@thetennissinologist
Tennis Hall of Fame player Alice Marble performed this song at the Sert Room of the Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan back in December 1938. She won Wimbledon in 1939.
@scotnick59
"This can't be love because I feel SWELL" is what it sounds like
@clivsoph
Matrix BS 025901-1; recorded Oct 13, 1938, Chicago.