I Can't Take No More
Beyonce Lyrics
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Tell me what did I do
To have ya'll hating on me
When I don't have nothing to prove
Sometimes I shake my head
When I'm laying down in my bed
Thinking 'bout the things been said
When you really don't know me yet
Gotta clear up some things
There have been many things said about me
So many opinions, so many judgements, preconceived
It's out my character for me to feed into ya
Give it a rest
You must admire me, spend so much time with me
Consuming yo head
I can't take no more
(I think its time for me to let it all out)
I can't take no more
(Why my name always up in yo mouth?)
What you hate me for?
(I'm so tired of all of these lies)
I can't take no more (hey), no more (no more), no more
It's really been weighing on me
I'm not myself lately
I feel a little incomplete
But I'm not gone lose no sleep
I keep it all in my mind
'Cause it gotta get better in time
Why don't you live your life
And let me live mine?
Gotta clear up some things
There have been many things said about me (said about me)
So many opinions, so many judgements, preconceived (preconceived)
It's out of my character for me to feed into ya
Give it a rest (give it a rest)
You must admire me, spend so much time with me
Consuming yo head (and I can't take it no more)
I can't take no more
(I think it's time for me to let it all out)
I can't take no more
(Why my name always up in yo mouth?)
What you hate me for?
(I'm so tired of all of these lies)
I can't take no more, (hey) no more (no more) no more
You-you-you don't know
You-you-you don't know
You-you-you don't know
You-you-you don't know
I can't take no more
(I think its time for me to let it all out)
I can't take no more
(Why my name always up in yo mouth?)
What you hate me for?
(I'm so tired of all of these lies)
I can't take no more, (no more) no more (no more) no more
I can't take no more
(I think its time for me to let it all out)
I can't take no more
(Why my name always in yo mouth?)
What you hate me for? (Woo)
(I'm so tired of all of these lies)
I can't take no more, (more) no more (no more) no more
Leave me alone, leave me alone
Just leave me alone, leave me alone
Just leave me alone, leave me alone
Just leave me alone, leave me alone
In "I Can't Take No More," Beyoncé addresses the scrutiny and criticism she's faced from the public and media. She starts off by expressing her frustration with people hating on her for no apparent reason, and how she's been affected by the rumors and negative opinions about her. She reflects on the things that have been said about her and how she doesn't have anything to prove. The pre-chorus talks about clearing the air and the many judgements that people have made about her, which she finds exhausting, and encourages the haters to let her be.
The chorus of "I Can't Take No More" is a declaration of Beyoncé's need to let it all out and to be free from the constant harassment. She doesn't understand why her name is always in everyone's mouth and why people hate her so much. She expresses her exhaustion with all the lies that are being spread about her and makes it clear that she can't take it anymore. The breakdown section of the song is simply "you don't know," repeated four times before leading back into the chorus.
Overall, "I Can't Take No More" is a song that showcases Beyoncé's vulnerability and frustration. She has worked hard to establish herself in the entertainment industry, and despite that, she is still facing judgment and criticism. The song highlights the fact that even successful people can feel the weight of negativity and criticism, and how it can affect them emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
It's really been weighing on me
I have been deeply affected by something
Tell me what did I do
I want an explanation for why I am being attacked
To have ya'll hating on me
I don't deserve to be the target of so much hate and negativity
When I don't have nothing to prove
I have no obligation to prove myself to those who judge me unfairly
Sometimes I shake my head
I am often confused by the things that are said about me
When I'm laying down in my bed
It's hard for me to sleep because of how much this is affecting me
Thinking 'bout the things been said
I can't stop thinking about the negative things that have been said
When you really don't know me yet
You shouldn't judge me without knowing me first
Gotta clear up some things
I need to address the accusations and rumors that have been spread about me
There have been many things said about me
There are a lot of untrue and negative things being circulated about me
So many opinions, so many judgements, preconceived
People are forming opinions and judging me based on preconceived notions rather than facts
It's out my character for me to feed into ya,
I don't typically engage with negativity or give it my attention
Give it a rest
Please stop harassing me and spreading rumors about me
You must admire me spend so much time on me
Those who hate me seem to be obsessed with me and I don't understand why
I'm not myself lately
The constant negativity and attacks have been taking a toll on my mental and emotional health
I feel a little incomplete
All of this negativity has left me feeling less than whole
But I'm not gone lose no sleep
I won't let this keep me up at night and affect my wellbeing
Cause it gotta get better in time
I have faith that things will improve eventually
Why don't you live your life
Focus on your own life instead of obsessing over mine
And let me live mine
I deserve to live my life without being constantly attacked and judged
Leave me alone, leave me alone
I am asking to be left alone and stop being targeted with negativity
Just leave me alone, leave me alone,
I am pleading for peace and space from those who constantly harass me
Just leave me alone, leave me alone,
I am tired of constantly being the target of hate and negativity
Just leave me alone, leave me alone
I am asking for the harassing behavior to stop
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Michael Carlos Jones, Mario Winans
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gracie Daniels
beyonce's best songs are unfortunately not the most popular.
I hear some songs and I'm literally shook. Shes talented that's for sure.
New New414
I used to listen to this song when I was dealing with workplace bullying. The coworkers was so mean to me & I became depressed. Changed my whole outlook on coworkers positivity. I used to wake up crying instantly because of the trauma they did to me. I'm so thankful God & the universe delivered me from that pain.
Someone123
If this were on Spotify I don’t know how I would act
BlvkKen
I literally just looked it up I was so disappointed
Aikira Beats
It's itunes officially
Herstory_
We all love Beyonce and we out number the haters 1000x times fold. Always since day 1.
Leilani32
I have been a fan since Destiny's Child came out. The haters came for her hard during the time when Latavia and Letoya left the group. Instead of the blame being placed on the rightful person, Matthew Knowles. All the blame was place on her for some unseen reason?!? That's okay, God raised her to the top and she is unstoppable. With God on her side who can stop her, NO ONE! Ha Bow Down haters! God Bless
Markfinekool
I love all of her unreleased music:)
Aikira Beats
Right I wish she would let it all out cause I'm curious to see how much unreleased music she has
blue.
@Aikira Beats she as a couple thousand