Can I Live
Dragon Family Lyrics


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Drop that.. what?
Uhh, Sisqo, Associates, T.R.
You feel this, what the deal?

[Sisqo]
Oh, oh, you knew I was a nigga from the jump
So don't front
Like it was, wakin up buggin
Since when, we've been messin

Flexin, numbers been good, no doubt
But now tryna get me on lock down
Tryna figure out what I'm all about
If I'm worn out, no chillin wit, what I'm dealin wit

Just can't, just can't handle it
You're not my girl and I'm not your man
I'm a tell you again so you understand
I'm not tryna be callin, I'm not movin, not buggin

Not tryna get stuck in somethin I can't get of
If you thought twice shorty then I doubt ya
You two get off-a my back
You not too tight, need to cut my some slack
So let's go

[Chorus: LovHer + Sisqo]
Can I live, can I breathe
I can't exhail, get off-a me
What I do, where I be
Can I see, without you tellin me what is this
Can I live, can I breathe
I can't exhail, get off-a me
Give me privacyyy!

[Sisqo]
Met her at the club, it was pumpin
Drunk as hell, got the Henne', but thugin
Smokin somethin, I saw you with your girlfriend
Actin like your cousins, but you really wasn't

Plus I caught you wit the horny face
GRRR! And you loved it
Took it to the crib for some fuckin
Touchin, huggin, lotta rubbin

You always layin, not bustin
I hollered at you cause your body was right
And I stay smashin lip cause the shit was tight
What was your time, come with me tonight

If you thought it was sweet, ain't not tonight
I won't go that how and it ain't my life
I'ma baller, you a chicken, need to get it right
So get my wisdom, why you stressin me?

Need to stop stressin me
You can't handle it, chills in the memory!

[Chorus]

[LovHer + Sisqo]
Leave 'em, love 'em, bust, I leave 'em
That is just the way I treat 'em
I don't know your type or reason
Not my girl so I'm not cheatin
Never, ever, never, ever
(?) This is the game, so begin!

[Associates]
T.R., oh, oh
They put this in the club, I feel faintly attracted
Ain't tryna go home to the smell of old rabbits
That's why we doin chill so I steal it from your cabbage

The meanin of expense and to clarify your status
You and Magina, and I ain't your partner
So chill wit that crazy bullshit that you sparkin
Crazy enough to bull-clock, you bent off a Ken Robert

Replys on your signature, smotherin my inbox
Call all the time, but never seen
I could smell when you call boo you get the in button
I never understood you ain't in the wood somethin

So why you keep binoculars in hand like the cuffin
You grey-hairin me, no better yet
Fuck that boo you're scarin me, talk you want to marry me
Love, go stalk another nigga, I ain't greavin
It's a piece so why I'm pullin out the scissors now bounce, bounce

[Chorus]

[Associates]
Whoa whoa, we out




Sisqo, another one
T.R., uhh uhh, ONE!

Overall Meaning

The song "Can I Live" by Dragon Family is a rap song about someone who is being pressured by a woman to be in a serious relationship with her. The singer, Sisqo, explains that he is not interested in being in a committed relationship at this time, and that he wants to be left alone to live his life. The woman is upset that he doesn't want to be with her, but he insists that he needs his privacy and doesn't want to be tied down. He also talks about a past sexual encounter he had with another woman, which made the woman he's currently dealing with jealous and upset.


Throughout the song, Sisqo and the other rappers are unapologetic in their desire for independence and freedom. They refuse to be tied down by women who want to control them, and they confidently assert their right to live their lives on their own terms. The song's lyrics are straightforward and blunt, reflecting the no-nonsense attitude of the rappers.


Overall, "Can I Live" is a song about asserting one's own identity and independence in the face of pressure to conform. It's a powerful anthem for anyone who wants to be free from external expectations and live life on their own terms.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, oh, you knew I was a nigga from the jump
From the beginning, you knew that I am a black person, so don't act like it's a new discovery.


So don't front
Don't pretend that you don't know or understand what's going on.


Like it was, wakin up buggin
Don't create a situation where you're constantly worrying and stressing all the time.


Flexin, numbers been good, no doubt
I have been successful, and there's no question about my status.


But now tryna get me on lock down
However, you're now trying to hold me down or trap me in a relationship.


Tryna figure out what I'm all about
You're trying to understand my personality and what makes me tick.


If I'm worn out, no chillin wit, what I'm dealin wit
If I'm feeling tired and have no free time, I can't spend time with you.


Just can't, just can't handle it
I can't tolerate this situation anymore.


You're not my girl and I'm not your man
We're not in a committed relationship, so you can't treat me as if we are.


I'm a tell you again so you understand
I'm repeating myself to make sure you understand what I'm saying.


I'm not tryna be callin, I'm not movin, not buggin
I'm not trying to make constant phone calls, move in with you or get too attached.


Not tryna get stuck in somethin I can't get of
I don't want to enter into something that I won't be able to exit.


If you thought twice shorty then I doubt ya
If you thought about our relationship carefully, I don't think that you would still act the same way.


You two get off-a my back
Stop pressing me or bombarding me with questions and demands.


You not too tight, need to cut my some slack
You're not in control, and you should give me some freedom.


Can I live, can I breathe
May I have some space to just live my life calmly.


I can't exhail, get off-a me
I can't even take a breath of fresh air without feeling crowded by you.


What I do, where I be
My actions and whereabouts should not concern you to this extent.


Can I see, without you tellin me what is this
May I look and go where I want without you interrogating me.


Give me privacyyy!
Allow me to have my personal life and privacy


Met her at the club, it was pumpin
I met another woman at the club, which was lively and enjoyable.


Drunk as hell, got the Henne', but thugin
I was really drunk and probably drinking cognac but still tried to act like a tough person.


Smokin somethin, I saw you with your girlfriend
I was smoking weed when I saw you with your friend who you claimed was your cousin.


Actin like your cousins, but you really wasn't
You were pretending to be relatives, but in reality, you're not even related.


Plus I caught you wit the horny face
I noticed you looking lustfully and with lewd desire.


GRRR! And you loved it
You knew that you were behaving inappropriately, and you enjoyed it.


Took it to the crib for some fuckin
We went home to have sex.


Touchin, huggin, lotta rubbin
We engaged in physical affection and foreplay.


You always layin, not bustin
You may have been faking pleasure during sex, and not having an orgasm.


I hollered at you cause your body was right
I approached you for sex because I thought that you had an attractive body.


And I stay smashin lip cause the shit was tight
I continued to kiss you because it was pleasurable.


What was your time, come with me tonight
I asked you to come with me because I wanted to have sex with you again.


If you thought it was sweet, ain't not tonight
If you thought that our potential sexual encounter was sweet or romantic, that's not happening tonight.


I'ma baller, you a chicken, need to get it right
I am successful and moneyed; you are chicken, meaning you are not cool or confident enough.


So get my wisdom, why you stressin me?
Understand my advice and stop bothering me with your problems.


Need to stop stressin me
You have to discontinue worrying me.


You can't handle it, chills in the memory!
You're incapable of coping thus creating negative memories.


Leave 'em, love 'em, bust, I leave 'em
Love them or leave them, but I don't stick around.


That is just the way I treat 'em
That is how I treat people in my romantic relationships.


I don't know your type or reason
I don't understand why or what sort of person you are.


Not my girl so I'm not cheatin
You're not my girlfriend, so I'm not being unfaithful.


Never, ever, never, ever
Emphasis on never or being vigilant.


(?) This is the game, so begin!
The concept of dating or romance is a competition, so brace yourself to compete.


They put this in the club, I feel faintly attracted
Someone added this song to the club playlist, and I'm starting to like it.


Ain't tryna go home to the smell of old rabbits
I wouldn't want to go home to an unpleasant scent like that of old bunnies.


That's why we doin chill so I steal it from your cabbage
That's why we hang out or chill together quietly, so you don't ask me for money.


The meanin of expense and to clarify your status
The term 'expense' refers to your wealth, and I'm questioning your financial status to clarify.


You and Magina, and I ain't your partner
You are with Magina, and I'm not in a relationship or partnership with you.


So chill wit that crazy bullshit that you sparkin
Relax and stop creating absurd stories or arguments


Crazy enough to bull-clock, you bent off a Ken Robert
You're creating lies insane enough to fool yourself, like believing that you've been stolen from by someone called Ken Robert.


Replys on your signature, smotherin my inbox
You are spamming my email inbox with replies that have your signature.


Call all the time, but never seen
You're constantly calling me, but we don't spend time together face-to-face.


I could smell when you call boo you get the in button
I know when you call, and I have ways to avoid answering.


I never understood you ain't in the wood somethin
I still don't understand why you're bothering me and won't leave me alone.


So why you keep binoculars in hand like the cuffin
Why are you always watching me and lurking like a police officer?


You grey-hairin me, no better yet
You're worrying me more than usual, or you're aggravating me.


Fuck that boo you're scarin me, talk you want to marry me
I'm frightened by your behavior, talking about marriage, and commitment.


Love, go stalk another nigga, I ain't greavin
Find another person to monitor or stalk because I'm not going to grieve when you're sick of me.


It's a piece so why I'm pullin out the scissors now bounce, bounce
I'm giving you up for good, so it's time for you to leave forcibly.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: D'WAYNE JONES, EDWARD THEODORE RILEY, RICHARD STANARD, Teddy Riley, Richard Stanard III

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