Can I
Drake & Beyonce Lyrics
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Yeah, can I, baby? Can I, baby?
Can I, bring you to the six where I really stay, baby?
Show you why I am the way I am
Can I, tell you what I think my biggest flaw is, baby?
I try to be consistent, but I can't
Can I, have an honest moment wit' you right now, baby?
Can I, get an honest answer from you right now, baby
'Cause all we ever talk about is me
Can I, before I turn the lights out
'Fore I turn the lights out, tell me who the fuck you want to be
Can I, call instead of text you on the hotline?
Sometimes a nigga wanna hear your voice
Can I, see you right now, I know the sun is up, baby?
Sorry, you don't really have a choice
Can I, ever make you feel like I'm down for you, baby?
You do so much more for them than me
Can I, finally take the time and open up to you, baby?
'Cause that's the side you never get to see
Can I, before I turn the lights out?
'Fore I turn the lights out, tell me who the fuck you want to be
Can I, baby?
Can I, before I turn the lights out
Can I, baby?
Can I, baby?
Can I, baby?
Can I, baby?
Can I, before I turn the lights out
Tell me who the fuck you wanna be
Can I?
Can I, baby?
Can I, baby?
Can I, baby?
Can I? Before I turn the lights out
one more time
Tell me who the fuck you wanna be
Before I turn the lights out
The song "Can I" by Drake and Beyonce is about the struggles of maintaining a relationship in the spotlight, and the insecurity that comes with it. Throughout the song, Drake questions whether he can be enough for his partner, and wonders who they want to be. He expresses his desire to be open and honest with them, but recognizes his own flaws and the difficulties that come with trying to be consistent. The chorus repeats the question "Can I?" as he asks for permission to connect with his partner on a deeper level, before the lights go out.
The lyrics of the song suggest a tense relationship where both Drake and his partner are struggling to find their place in the world of fame and fortune. The lines "Show you why I am the way I am" and "I try to be consistent, but I can't" highlight the insecurities that come with the public eye, as the pressure to maintain image and reputation can lead to a lack of authenticity. However, Drake also recognizes his partner's struggles, when he says "You do so much more for them than me," and shows a willingness to open up and connect with them on a deeper level.
Overall, "Can I" is a vulnerable expression of the challenges that come with fame and the need for genuine connection in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I, baby? Can I, baby?
Asking permission to ask some personal questions and make some requests.
Can I, bring you to the six where I really stay, baby?
Asking if it's okay to bring the listener to Drake's home and show them his lifestyle.
Show you why I am the way I am
Wanting to explain to the listener why he acts the way he does.
Can I, tell you what I think my biggest flaw is, baby?
Requesting permission to confess to his biggest weakness.
I try to be consistent, but I can't
Admitting to not being able to maintain consistency in his actions.
Can I, have an honest moment wit' you right now, baby?
Asking for a genuine conversation with the listener without any pretense or falsehoods.
Tell me who the fuck you wanna be
Asking the listener to share their true desires and goals.
Can I, get an honest answer from you right now, baby
Requesting an honest response from the listener.
'Cause all we ever talk about is me
Acknowledging that the listener has been focusing on the artist too much, and now wants to focus on their needs.
Can I, before I turn the lights out
Asking permission to have a deep conversation before they sleep.
'Fore I turn the lights out, tell me who the fuck you want to be
Asking the listener one more time to reveal their true aspirations and goals.
Can I, call instead of text you on the hotline?
Asking for permission to call the listener instead of texting them.
Sometimes a nigga wanna hear your voice
Explaining that the singer wants to hear the listener's voice more often.
Can I, see you right now, I know the sun is up, baby?
Asking for permission to see the listener immediately, disregarding the time of day.
Sorry, you don't really have a choice
Apologizing for not giving the listener the option to say no.
Can I, ever make you feel like I'm down for you, baby?
Asking if the artist can prove their loyalty and commitment to the listener.
You do so much more for them than me
Admitting that the listener does more for other people than for the artist.
Can I, finally take the time and open up to you, baby?
Asking for permission to share personal details that the listener has never heard before.
'Cause that's the side you never get to see
Explaining that the singer wants to show the listener a new side of their personality.
Before I turn the lights out, tell me who the fuck you wanna be
Reiterating the request for the listener to share their true desires before they sleep.
one more time
Repeating the chorus one last time before the song ends.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Beyonce Knowles, Johnny Marr, Noah Shebib
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