I Can't Get You Out Of My Mind
Blackstreet Feat. Lamenga Kafi & Beverly Crowder Lyrics


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Maybe love what can I do you're killing the trust that I gave to you and took
me for granted so sad to see you're running around town playing games on me
every day and night I'm thinking of you call me a fool just so confused after
all that I been through I'm still in love with you and I can't
(chorus) I can't get you out of my mind, (just can't get you out of my mind)
your love is one of a kind, (your love is so hard to find) you've givin so much
of yourself (don't want nobody else baby, no) I swear don't want nobody else
Baby girl, what could I do, I told you once before your girl playa hatin on you,
she played me close once to many times, I had to put it on her, she was so darn
fine, I don't know what she told you, ut I bounced upon a love one time, i took
het to my house, laid her on my couch, standing afraid, and threw her a$$ out,
(So what about the girl in the 64) she didn't mean a darn thang to me baby, she needed
a ride from the jam and being the man that I am I said you can (And what about
the girl in the drop top, with the lollypop at the light by the bus stop) you
must have been fooled then to think and the kid was siked, girl I feel my pain
when I go to bed at night, girl I,
(chorus) repeat 2x's
darn it's been a long time I've found someone since the time you left me, up
until this moment I just couldn't get you off of my mind, I know if we can start
all over again, I know things won't be the same (can't get you off of my mind)




I'll make it better, I swear, I swear
(chorus) repeat say I ei,I ei I ei, I ei until fade

Overall Meaning

The opening lines "Maybe love what can I do you're killing the trust that I gave to you and took me for granted" suggest that the singer of the song has been betrayed by their lover who they trusted. The next line "So sad to see you're running around town playing games on me every day and night I'm thinking of you" is further evidence of this betrayal, as they see their lover being dishonest and unfaithful. Despite this, the singer is still in love with their partner and finds it difficult to let them go. The chorus "I can't get you out of my mind, your love is one of a kind, you've giving so much of yourself" shows that even though they have been hurt, they still see the good in their partner and their love.


The second verse talks about another woman who has caused problems for the relationship. However, the singer insists that this other woman means nothing to him and that he only has eyes for his partner. The repetition of the chorus throughout the song emphasizes the idea that the singer cannot move on from their partner and is still lost in thoughts about them.


Overall, the lyrics of "I Can't Get You" explore the themes of love, betrayal, and heartbreak. Despite being hurt, the singer still loves their partner and dreams of starting over again.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe love what can I do you're killing the trust that I gave to you and took me for granted so sad to see you're running around town playing games on me
Despite my love for you, you have broken my trust and taken me for granted, hurting me deeply by playing games and seeing other people behind my back.


every day and night I'm thinking of you call me a fool just so confused after all that I been through I'm still in love with you and I can't
Despite my confusion and feeling like a fool for still loving you, I can't help but think of you day and night, even after everything we've been through.


I can't get you out of my mind, (just can't get you out of my mind) your love is one of a kind, (your love is so hard to find) you've givin so much of yourself (don't want nobody else baby, no) I swear don't want nobody else
Your love is unique and unforgettable, and despite my hardships, I don't want anyone else but you and am grateful for all that you have given me.


Baby girl, what could I do, I told you once before your girl playa hatin on you, she played me close once to many times, I had to put it on her, she was so darn fine
I had to confront and put an end to the behavior of the girl who was causing problems in our relationship, even though she was attractive and had fooled me in the past.


I don't know what she told you, ut I bounced upon a love one time, i took het to my house, laid her on my couch, standing afraid, and threw her a$$ out
Despite any lies or rumors the other girl may have spread, the one time I was with someone else I immediately ended it and sent her away.


So what about the girl in the 64) she didn't mean a darn thang to me baby, she needed a ride from the jam and being the man that I am I said you can (And what about the girl in the drop top, with the lollypop at the light by the bus stop) you must have been fooled then to think and the kid was siked, girl I feel my pain when I go to bed at night
Any other girls that may have appeared in my life were meaningless and had no impact on my love and devotion to you, despite any false assumptions or rumors.


darn it's been a long time I've found someone since the time you left me, up until this moment I just couldn't get you off of my mind, I know if we can start all over again, I know things won't be the same (can't get you off of my mind) I'll make it better, I swear, I swear
Even though it's been a long time since we were together, I have been unable to move on and can't get you out of my head. I believe that if we were to try again, things could be better and I am willing to do whatever it takes to make it work.




Lyrics Β© BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: CLIFTON LIGHTY, ERIC WILLIAMS, GROVER WASHINGTON, JAMES SIMMONS, TEDDY RILEY, WESLEY HOGGES

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Comments from YouTube:

@TXHunnyB

This needs to be on streaming platforms!! It’s a classic!!

@gerarlddiponse8005

Some songs need to stay as a classic without streaming platforms.

@calitwotimes

@@gerarlddiponse8005 why? 🀣 that makes no sense

@2010DERT2010

Right

@liondyer3713

This is definitely the better version by far

It’s got that real slow jam groove
The original lacked this feeling
But still was a banger
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@seanr5701

Man i love the runs they do. So beautiful them two together. Harmony is on point.

@s.senegal7837

β€œYou’ve given soooo much of yourself..I swear don’t want nobody elseβ€πŸŽΌπŸŽΌπŸ‘ŒπŸΎπŸ‘ŒπŸΎβ€οΈβ€οΈ

@lolareign5252

Forever classic!

@sickofguysnamedtodd2293

This remix was cold af

@makedab4614

I can't get this out of my mind.

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