You Can Make It
J.C. White Singers Lyrics
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You know how proud I am
And what I'm gonna tell you now
Won't be easy to say
Before I left your side
Ooh, I was so happy then
But I've been so lonely
Oh, baby
I've tried and I know I can't make it alone
It's such a hard way to go
I just can't make it alone
There's something in my soul
That will always (always)
Lead me back to you
What can I say now?
Sorry is just not good enough
I couldn't blame you if you hurt me now
The way I hurt you then
But who else can I turn to?
Oh, baby, I'm begging you
Won't you reach out for my dying soul?
And make me live again
Oh, baby, it's so hard
I've tried and I know I can't make it alone
It's such a hard way to go
I just can't make it alone
There's something in my soul (in my soul)
That will always
Lead me back to you
I just can't make it by myself
Just can't make it byself
Baby, help me
I've tried and I know I can't make it alone
It's such a hard way to go
And I can't make it alone
There's something in my soul (in my soul)
That will always (always)
Lead me back to you
Oh, help me
(Please help me)
You know I need you
(I need you)
I'm saying that I need you
I just can't make it by myself
(I just can't make it by myself)
I just can't make it all alone
(I just can't make it all alone)
I just can't make it by myself
(I just can't make it by myself)
The lyrics of "You Can Make It" by the J.C. White Singers talks about the desire for reconciliation and the admission of fault. The singer expresses regret and apologizes for past mistakes, letting the listener know that he is struggling without their company. Though he feared that he would be rejected when he reached out to the person he hurt, he is certain that he cannot continue living without their support.
The song's lyrics showcase a level of vulnerability that the singer may not be accustomed to. He lays bare his emotional needs and admits to himself that he needs help to heal. The repetition of "I just can't make it alone" underscores the pain of being separated from the person he loves. Overall, the lyrics speak to the power of forgiveness and the healing that can come from admitting one's mistakes and asking for a second chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Now you know me
I want you to understand me better
You know how proud I am
You know how important my self-pride is
And what I'm gonna tell you now / Won't be easy to say
What I'm about to say is difficult to express
Before I left your side / Ooh, I was so happy then / But I've been so lonely / Since I've been away / Oh, baby
I was happy when I was with you but being away from you has made me lonely
I've tried and I know I can't make it alone / It's such a hard way to go / I just can't make it alone / There's something in my soul / That will always (always) / Lead me back to you
I've tried to live alone but I can't make it, I need someone to help me and I feel that you are the only one who could help me
What can I say now? / Sorry is just not good enough / I couldn't blame you if you hurt me now / The way I hurt you then
I know that saying sorry is not enough as I have hurt you deeply and you could hurt me too
But who else can I turn to? / Oh, baby, I'm begging you / Won't you reach out for my dying soul? / And make me live again / Oh, baby, it's so hard
I have no one else to turn to but you, please help me and bring me back to life
I just can't make it by myself / Baby, help me
I can't survive alone, please help me
You know I need you / I'm saying that I need you / I just can't make it by myself / I just can't make it all alone
I need you in my life, I can't make it without you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gerry Goffin, Carole King
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Purpose4designs
Our children's choir sang this song all time!! Our Bishop, Christopher Dobbins always requested we sing this song whenever we went out.
@edwardharper3667
I'm so proud to have been a member of the JC White Singers. And to see my photos here.
@loreneammonds2268
It takes you back to those days!! Precious memories!!!
@cogicforever127
My mother has been leading this song since the late 70’s....I LOVE IT! Every now n then the choir will pull it out of the Archives 🙌🏽
@comfortpeopleministries8586
I m shed tears of Joy and happiness ❤💖💕💓💗💛❤💖God bless you all American and African
@corenebrown7631
Praise the Lord!!! This amazing song helped me during my recovery from kidney transplant surgery two years ago. God is sooo awesome!!!
@tman7053
Pastor/Bishop J. C. White is still the coolest when it comes to jazzy
gospel music with a urban style and with a KJV based message. His wife,
Evangelist Gloria, is the great alto diva who has the unique way of
ending a song. She melodiously ministers song lyrics straight through
the ear to the spirit/heart. They both are blessings to us all who love
great gospel lyrics and music. Sincerely, Aman.
@tman7053
Ps. This is my everyday encouragement song!!!!
@darlenethompson2422
Love this song Sing Lady Gloria White Bishop JC White was a great music producer
@carolcarter2144
Been looking for this song for years. It finally came up in my search. Thank you