CAN U SMILE
Infinite. Lyrics
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I want us, not you, for me
Stepping in the street
Thoughts of you won't let me be
All alone, feeling low, call me up on my telephone
In the mix, tell me quick, got a problem that you can fix
I'm sure
You dream
When he
Sees me
I'm sure he'll end up weeping
I'm Jordan
He's Pippen
Already know who you're picking
I'm cooking
He's eating
I'll make sure that you have finished
Darling, can't you see
I want us, not you, for me
Stepping in the street
Thoughts of you won't let me be
All alone, feeling low, call me up on my telephone
In the mix, tell me quick, got a problem that you can fix
Baby, won't you just give me a chance
Just give me one more chance, all I need's a single dance
Baby, how you've got me in a trance
You've got me in a trance, all I need's a single glance
Darling, can't you see
I want us, not you, for me
Stepping in the street
Thoughts of you won't let me be
All alone, feeling low, call me up on my telephone
In the mix, tell me quick, got a problem that you can fix
The song "Can't You See" by Infinite Monkey Theorem is about a person who wants to be loved by someone else who is already in a relationship. The singer of the song wants their lover to see that they are the right choice for them, not the person they are with now. The lyrics describe the feeling of being consumed by thoughts of the person they love, and being unable to shake those thoughts. The singer is feeling lonely and wants to be comforted by their lover. They also express their confidence that the person they love dreams about them and that their current partner will be devastated when they leave them.
In the latter part of the song, the singer compares themselves to basketball players Jordan and Pippen. The analogy suggests that the singer is the superior choice, with their competitor being Pippen. The singer also highlights the contrast between themselves and their lover's current partner by comparing their roles in cooking and eating.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling, can't you see
I'm trying to make it clear to you that I don't want you to be with him, but to be with me instead.
I want us, not you, for me
I want us to be together and I don't want you to be with someone else.
Stepping in the street
I envision you and me walking together in the street.
Thoughts of you won't let me be
Your thoughts are constantly on my mind and I can't seem to stop thinking about you.
All alone, feeling low, call me up on my telephone
When I'm feeling lonely and down, I want you to call me and keep me company.
In the mix, tell me quick, got a problem that you can fix
When something is bothering me, I need your help to solve it quickly and get back to our happy place.
You dream
I know you dream about me while you're sleeping.
Of me while you're sleeping
When you're asleep, you dream about me and what it would be like to be with me.
When he
When your current partner
Sees me
finally notices me
I'm sure he'll end up weeping
He's totally no match for me, and once you realize that, he'll be crying his eyes out.
I'm Jordan
I'm the best, like Michael Jordan.
He's Pippen
Your current partner is not as good as me, much like Scottie Pippen was to Michael Jordan.
Already know who you're picking
I'm confident that you'll choose me over him.
I'm cooking
I'm the one doing all the work to make our relationship happen.
He's eating
Your current partner is just enjoying the rewards of our hard work.
I'll make sure that you have finished
I'll make sure that I satisfy you, emotionally and physically.
Baby, won't you just give me a chance
Please consider giving our relationship a chance to blossom and see where it goes.
Just give me one more chance, all I need's a single dance
All I need is an opportunity to be with you and share a moment together, like a dance.
Baby, how you've got me in a trance
You have me completely under your spell.
You've got me in a trance, all I need's a single glance
A single glance from you is all I need to be completely happy.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Daniel Gonzalez
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