Heavy D & the Boyz were the first group signed to Uptown Records; their debut, Living Large, was released in 1987 (see 1987 in music). The album was a commercial success, though Big Tyme (1989, 1989 in music) was a breakthrough that included four hits. Trouble T. Roy died at age 22 in a fall on 15 July 1990 in Indianapolis (see 1990 in music). Dixon fell 30 feet from a third-level ramp at Market Square Arena while roughhousing with another member of the group. Police said Dixon jumped onto a retaining wall to avoid a barrel rolling toward him and lost his balance. He died the next day. Dixon's passing led to a tribute on the follow-up platinum album, Peaceful Journey (1991, 1991 in music). Pete Rock & CL Smooth created a tribute to Trouble T. Roy called "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" which is regarded as a hip-hop classic.
Heavy D & the Boyz gained even more fame by singing the theme song for the television program In Living Color and also MADtv, and Heavy D performed the rap on Michael Jackson's hit single "Jam." However, the group's next album, Blue Funk, was a critical and commercial failure compared to their previous success. Heavy D then began focusing on his acting, appearing in the television shows Roc and Living Single before returning the music charts with Nuttin' But Love (1994, 1994 in music). After appearing in the off-Broadway play Riff Raff at Circle Repertory Company, Heavy D returned to recording with the hit Waterbed Hev.
He then appeared in the motion pictures Life, before joining the cast of the television show Boston Public. In 2002, Heavy D had a supporting role as an FBI agent along side Omar Epps in the movie adaptation of Dave Barry's novel Big Trouble. In 2003 he starred in the supporting cast for the sit-com The Tracy Morgan Show as Bernard. In 1997, Heavy D collaborated with B.B. King on his duets album Deuces Wild rapping in the song "Keep It Coming." A new Heavy D & the Boyz album is slated for 2007.
I Can't
Heavy D Lyrics
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(Oh, Wait a minute)
Anthony Hamilton, come on
I can't stop myself from loving you, girl
It's like magic when we touch
And you know it means so much
(Come on, dream with me, baby)
I can count the ways I feel about you
All the little things you do, keep me running back to you
Check me out, ma, I swear to God, I feel the same way
And I like to see you now and then and each and every day
No matter how you slice it, I ain't supposed to wife it
I like it, plus you make me feel like you were right with
The things that I do like when I pass through
With the powder blue convertible come through you
Smile so big makes me feel like a kid
When we reminiscing 'bout the things that we did
Forgetting structure, can't wait to touch ya
I love ya, can't get enough of ya
What you want me to do, huh?
Tell me now what you want me to do, ma?
Show me how, come on
I can't stop myself from loving you, girl
It's like magic when we touch
And you know it means so much
(And you know it)
I can count the ways I feel about you
All the little things you do keep me running back to you
Aiyo, how many times you've been through it?
How many times your eyes welled up with fluid?
How many times you said I ain't do it
And you still true through it
Knowing damn well that I did it
But you chose to forget it and live with it
Shit, where I'ma find that at?
Someone to hold me down like that, get my back like that
Nobody but you, I be a fool to fool with somebody but you
How you wanna handle it? Take time, untangle it
All the drama you manage it, you ain't allowed to dangle it, okay,
Let's keep it moving, mama, forget yesterday and focus on tomorrow
I can't stop myself from loving you, girl
It's like magic when we touch
(It's like magic)
And you know it means so much
(Where is that dream, baby)
I can count the ways I feel about you
All the little things you do keep me running back to you
Aiyo, now who gon' give you keys to the crib?
Who gon' treat you right and show you how to live?
Who gon' keep you lookin' big, keep you like you dig?
Keep you out the gutter, keep you looking butter
Keep you laced up, hat and face made up
Pocket caked up, backed bills paid up
Be happy that you stayed up all night
Made up, made love, now we straight up
I like your sense your humor
Your charm, girl, rips right through me
Whatever you want, whatever you need
All for incredible you
Anytime that you want me for company
Just call and I'll be there for ya
Whatever you want, whatever you need
All for incredible you
I can't stop myself from loving you, girl
It's like magic when we touch
And you know it means so much
(Incredible, incredible you)
I can count the ways I feel about you
All the little things you do keep me running back to you
I'll do it for you, baby
(Yeah)
No matter what the people say
(Heavy D)
I'm gonna love you anyway
(Anthony Hamilton)
It don't matter, it don't matter
No, no, no, no
(Bad Boy, yeah)
What God put before me
Can't no man, nobody take it from me
(Bad Boy One time, say what)
The song "I Can't" by Heavy D featuring Anthony Hamilton is about two people who can't help but love and constantly run back to each other. The song is an exploration of their emotions and feelings toward each other, despite knowing that they are not supposed to be together. The lyrics express the magic and love shared between the couple, while acknowledging that their relationship is not socially acceptable.
Heavy D starts the song by expressing his love for the woman he is with and acknowledging that he shouldn't be with her, but he can't help himself. He admires her and the little things she does, making him want to come back to her every time. Anthony Hamilton then comes in with a verse that highlights the loyalty and forgiveness that the woman has for Heavy D. She continues to stay with him even though she knows he has done wrong in the past. He acknowledges that he will never find someone like her, anyone who will stand by him and love him like she does.
The song is an emotional exploration of the love shared between two people who are not meant to be together. The lyrics describe the raw emotions and the magic shared between them, highlighting the strength of their bond.
Line by Line Meaning
It's ya boy Heav D
The artist introducing himself.
(Oh, Wait a minute)
An interjection indicating an interruption in the flow of thought.
Anthony Hamilton, come on
The artist calling on another artist to participate in the song.
I can't stop myself from loving you, girl
The artist expressing his inability to stop loving the girl.
It's like magic when we touch
The artist feels something special when they are together.
And you know it means so much
The artist expressing how important the relationship is to him.
(Come on, dream with me, baby)
An invitation to the girl to join him in his thoughts.
I can count the ways I feel about you
The artist expressing how much he loves the girl.
All the little things you do, keep me running back to you
The artist expressing how the girl's actions keep him coming back to her.
Check me out, ma, I swear to God, I feel the same way
The artist assuring the girl that his feelings are genuine.
And I like to see you now and then and each and every day
The artist expressing his desire to spend time with her.
No matter how you slice it, I ain't supposed to wife it
The artist acknowledging that he is not supposed to commit to her.
I like it, plus you make me feel like you were right with
The artist expressing that he still wants to be with her despite societal expectations.
The things that I do like when I pass through
The artist sharing the things he enjoys doing.
With the powder blue convertible come through you
The artist describing his car that he takes to see her.
Smile so big makes me feel like a kid
The artist expressing how happy the girl makes him.
When we reminiscing 'bout the things that we did
The artist expressing a desire to remember past experiences together.
Forgetting structure, can't wait to touch ya
The artist expressing how much he wants to be intimate with her.
I love ya, can't get enough of ya
The artist expressing his love for the girl and desire to be with her.
What you want me to do, huh?
The artist asking the girl what she wants him to do.
Tell me now what you want me to do, ma?
The artist reiterating his desire to know what the girl wants from him.
Show me how, come on
The artist asking the girl to show him what she wants.
Aiyo, how many times you've been through it?
The artist asking the girl how many times she's been hurt in the past.
How many times your eyes welled up with fluid?
The artist describing how often the girl has cried.
How many times you said I ain't do it
The artist asking the girl how many times she's accused him of wrongdoing.
And you still true through it
The artist acknowledging the girl's loyalty to him despite his past wrongdoings.
Knowing damn well that I did it
The artist admitting that he has caused the girl pain in the past.
But you chose to forget it and live with it
The artist acknowledging that the girl has forgiven him and moved on from his past mistakes.
Shit, where I'ma find that at?
The artist expressing his gratitude for the girl's forgiveness and loyalty.
Someone to hold me down like that, get my back like that
The artist expressing his desire to have someone who loves and supports him like the girl does.
Nobody but you, I be a fool to fool with somebody but you
The artist acknowledging that it would be foolish to look for someone else when he has the girl.
How you wanna handle it? Take time, untangle it
The artist asking the girl how she wants to proceed with the relationship.
All the drama you manage it, you ain't allowed to dangle it, okay,
The artist acknowledging that the girl is capable of handling any relationship drama that may arise.
Let's keep it moving, mama, forget yesterday and focus on tomorrow
The artist encouraging the girl to leave the past behind and look forward to the future.
Aiyo, now who gon' give you keys to the crib?
The artist asking the girl who will provide for her like he does.
Who gon' treat you right and show you how to live?
The artist asking the girl who will love and care for her like he does.
Who gon' keep you lookin' big, keep you like you dig?
The artist asking the girl who will keep her looking and feeling good about herself like he does.
Keep you out the gutter, keep you looking butter
The artist expressing his desire to help the girl succeed and feel confident.
Keep you laced up, hat and face made up
The artist expressing how much he likes seeing the girl look her best.
Pocket caked up, backed bills paid up
The artist expressing his ability to provide for the girl financially.
Be happy that you stayed up all night
The artist expressing his desire for the girl to be happy and satisfied with their time together.
Made up, made love, now we straight up
The artist expressing his satisfaction with their relationship.
I like your sense your humor
The artist expressing his admiration for the girl's sense of humor.
Your charm, girl, rips right through me
The artist expressing how the girl's charm affects him deeply.
Whatever you want, whatever you need
The artist expressing his desire to provide for the girl's wants and needs.
All for incredible you
The artist expressing that he will do everything for the girl because she is incredible.
Anytime that you want me for company
The artist expressing his willingness to spend time with the girl anytime she wants.
Just call and I'll be there for ya
The artist reassuring the girl that he will be there for her whenever she needs him.
I'll do it for you, baby
The artist expressing his willingness to do anything for the girl.
(Yeah)
An interjection indicating excitement.
No matter what the people say
The artist expressing that he doesn't care what others think of their relationship.
(Heavy D)
The artist shouting himself out.
I'm gonna love you anyway
The artist expressing that he will always love the girl.
(Anthony Hamilton)
The other artist shouting himself out.
It don't matter, it don't matter
The artist expressing that nothing will change his love for the girl.
No, no, no, no
An interjection indicating emphasis.
(Bad Boy, yeah)
The artist shouting out his record label.
What God put before me
The artist acknowledging that the girl was placed in his life for a reason.
Can't no man, nobody take it from me
The artist expressing that nothing and no one can take the girl away from him.
(Bad Boy One time, say what)
The artist shouting out his record label again.
Contributed by Sadie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ru dan
His voice was one of a kind...he was so mello with his raps. what a legend in the game...he was born to rap with his voice... he will be missed forreal forreal
frostysnow w
Loveeeee this song đź’•đź’•đź’•đź’•đź’•đź’•
sramosdaron
HAPPY to see Heavy D back on track. Smooth, yet sexy tune! Loving it!
Joanna Roberts
I am so happy to hear Heavy D rap again! And it sounds good! Congrats Heavy D! You could teach these so called rappers no adays how it should be done!
Joanna Roberts
I am so happy to hear Heavy D rap again! And it sounds good! Congrats Heavy D!
TheJonmcd27705
So glad I got this album before he passed! R.I.P. Heavy D!
Odell Goodman-Bey
Heavy D Still Got It Always was one of my favorites!
Branbrijay
Heavy D, 1 of my all time favorite rappers and Anthony Hamilton. HOT TRACK ,give it some airplay radio D J's
Joanna Roberts
I am so happy to hear Heavy D rap again!
Celticfan916
You will be forever missed Heavy D..... RIP!