I Can't
Foxy Brown feat. Total Lyrics


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Uh, y'know, uh, uh, Boogie Brown, uh
How you expect me to love you
When I can't even trust you, uh, huh

So he played you, right?
Shot a little game then he blazed you, right?
Talkin' 'bout he was gon' make you wife then make you right
And the last you seen was his car brake lights
He fooled you girl, pussy is power, let me school you girl
Don't get up off it 'til he move you girl
And let no playin' nigga rule your world and screw you girl
I got 'em hatin' me
I throws the pussy down, keep 'em chasin' me
Basically, niggas game a lot, so bet I game back
And make the nigga think that I came a lot
And I change the plot, when we was at Jacob
That chain was hot, is he on or what?
Nigga copped the broach, and the double R
And you got the notes, so I know you not broke, nigga

(I ain't fuckin' wit' you)
I can't rock with you no more
(You and your bullshit)
(How can I love you)
(Can't even trust you)

I got 'em mad at Fox, 'fore I let a nigga just stab the box
I gotta have some rocks
Even then all I do is get they asses hot
Then I ask them when was the last time you had some twat?
Put 'em right in his place, saw him right down
Shake it right in his face, you like the waist?
By the way baby boy, would you like a taste?
Let me tell you what I need on those license plates
"Property of Mahogany Brown", standin' knock-kneed
On the balcony while you knock me down
Ya'll wanna break me off without cakin' me off?
Then expect the bitch to be faithfull to y'alls
The next nigga copin' me bags straight from Dior
Prada shoes, that's the bomb straight outta Milan
And I'm about that money, no need to pretend
Why don't you holla at me when you ready to spend?

(I ain't fuckin' wit' you)
I can't rock with you no more
(You and your bullshit)
(How can I love you)
(Can't even trust you)

You got as much, you game's y'all
And I can spit it nigga, same as y'alls, same shoes, same cars
Ain't like a chick ain't bawlin' herself
Can you give me mo', then I'm holdin' myself
I ain't tryin' to trip on no dick
I ain't tryin' to have no cat laid up in my shit
Had the next bitch layed up in my six?
Gigglin', dizzy as shit, is it sick?
I'm what a nigga would love to have
Chick with her own, nice tits, nice ass
Nice attitude even though I might spaz
He was still quite fast, you like the wife style
Cuz you know that I come out ready to dumb out
In house shoes, slippers, put it down for my niggas
And I ain't goin' front, I'm about my end, so
Holla at me when you ready to spend

(I ain't fuckin' wit' you)
I can't rock with you no more
(You and your bullshit)
(How can I love you)
(Can't even trust you)

I can't rock you no more
Say it again, say it again
I can't rock you, no more




Say it again, say it again
Say it again, say it again

Overall Meaning

In "I Can't," Foxy Brown is expressing her frustration with a man who has played her, and the difficulty of loving someone you cannot trust. She begins the song by questioning how she can be expected to love someone who has betrayed her. Foxy then goes on to describe the way that men play games and use women for sex, warning women to be careful not to let them control their world. She speaks about throwing the "pussy down" to keep men chasing after her and not allowing any "playin' nigga" to "rule" her world. She then goes on to boast about her own assets and what she needs from a man, emphasizing her desire for material items like expensive jewelry and clothes. The chorus repeats the phrase "I can't rock with you no more," as Foxy asserts her independence and declares that she will not tolerate mistreatment from men.


One interpretation of the lyrics is that Foxy is trying to reclaim her power and assert herself in a male-dominated industry. In the song, she talks about using her sexuality as a weapon to manipulate and control men and emphasizes her desire for material possessions, which can be seen as a strategy for gaining power and asserting her worth. She is rejecting the submissive role that women are often expected to play in romantic relationships and asserting herself as a fierce and powerful woman in her own right. At the same time, the song can be seen as a commentary on the difficulties of navigating relationships, especially when trust has been broken. Foxy is expressing her desire for love and companionship, but also her reluctance to let someone in when she has been hurt before.


Line by Line Meaning

How you expect me to love you
How can I feel love for you?


When I can't even trust you, uh, huh
How can I trust you if you've betrayed me?


So he played you, right?
Did he deceive you?


Shot a little game then he blazed you, right?
Did he sweet-talk you and then leave you behind?


Talkin' 'bout he was gon' make you wife then make you right
Did he promise to marry you and take care of you?


And the last you seen was his car brake lights
Did he drive away quickly without looking back?


He fooled you girl, pussy is power, let me school you girl
He lied to you, and women's sexuality is often exploited by men.


Don't get up off it 'til he move you girl
Don't give up your body unless he proves his worth.


And let no playin' nigga rule your world and screw you girl
Don't let a promiscuous man dominate your life and manipulate you.


I got 'em hatin' me
Other women are envious of my sexuality.


I throws the pussy down, keep 'em chasin' me
I use my sexuality to keep men pursuing me.


Basically, niggas game a lot, so bet I game back
Men often deceive women, so I play their game back.


And make the nigga think that I came a lot
I make the man think that he's satisfying me sexually.


And I change the plot, when we was at Jacob
I changed the topic of conversation when we were at Jacob's jewelry store.


That chain was hot, is he on or what?
That necklace was expensive, is he wealthy or not?


Nigga copped the broach, and the double R
He bought the brooch and a Rolls Royce car.


And you got the notes, so I know you not broke, nigga
You have money, so I know you're not poor.


(I ain't fuckin' wit' you)
I'm not dealing with you anymore.


I can't rock with you no more
I can't continue our relationship.


(You and your bullshit)
I can't stand your lies and manipulations.


(How can I love you)
I can't feel love for you anymore.


(Can't even trust you)
I can't trust you anymore.


I gotta have some rocks
I need some valuable jewelry.


Then I ask them when was the last time you had some twat?
Then I ask them when was the last time they had sex.


Put 'em right in his place, saw him right down
I put him in his position and dominated him.


Shake it right in his face, you like the waist?
I flaunt my curves in his face and seduce him.


By the way baby boy, would you like a taste?
Would you like to have sex with me?


Let me tell you what I need on those license plates
Let me tell you what I want engraved on my license plates.


"Property of Mahogany Brown", standin' knock-kneed
"Mahogany Brown's property", standing with my legs trembling.


On the balcony while you knock me down
On the balcony while you have sex with me.


Ya'll wanna break me off without cakin' me off?
Do you want to have sex with me without giving me what I want?


Then expect the bitch to be faithfull to y'alls
Then expect me to be loyal to you.


The next nigga copin' me bags straight from Dior
The next man buying me designer bags from Dior.


Prada shoes, that's the bomb straight outta Milan
Prada shoes, that are the best quality from Milan.


And I'm about that money, no need to pretend
And I'm focused on making money, there's no need for pretense.


Why don't you holla at me when you ready to spend?
Why don't you contact me when you're able to spend money on me?


You got as much, you game's y'all
You have as much deception skills as I do.


And I can spit it nigga, same as y'alls, same shoes, same cars
And I can deceive men just like you, we have the same possessions.


Ain't like a chick ain't bawlin' herself
It's not like a woman can't make money for herself.


Can you give me mo', then I'm holdin' myself
Can you give me more money, then I'll keep myself company.


I ain't tryin' to trip on no dick
I'm not stressing about sex.


I ain't tryin' to have no cat laid up in my shit
I'm not trying to have another woman staying in my home with my man.


Had the next bitch layed up in my six?
Did he have another woman in my car?


Gigglin', dizzy as shit, is it sick?
Laughing, and feeling drunk, is it disgusting?


I'm what a nigga would love to have
I'm what a man desires in a woman.


Chick with her own, nice tits, nice ass
A woman who is independent, attractive and curvaceous.


Nice attitude even though I might spaz
I have a positive personality even though I may act crazy.


He was still quite fast, you like the wife style
He still had sex with me quickly, don't you like the way I act like a wife?


Cuz you know that I come out ready to dumb out
Because you know that I'm always ready to be wild and aggressive.


In house shoes, slippers, put it down for my niggas
In comfortable shoes, I stand up for my friends.


And I ain't goin' front, I'm about my end, so
And I'm not lying, I'm focused on making money for myself.


Holla at me when you ready to spend
Contact me when you're financially capable of spending money on me.


I can't rock with you no more
I can't be with you anymore.


Say it again, say it again
Repeat it.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: INGA D MARCHAND, SHAWN CARTER, SHAWN C CARTER

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