CAN'T SAY
J. Givens Lyrics
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You just can't wait to hear those three little words
Come from my mouth, yea yea yea
I just can't tell you
Or find the words for
The way I feel about'cha
I just can't be without'cha
Contemplating, still debating
Should I just let it go
I just can't say it's love
But you already know what's up
I really can't put into words
Baby you got to feel me
And I hope you can hear me
It's only you I'm thinkin of
But still I just can't say it's love
You probably think I'm runnin game
But that ain't the case, I'm just not sure
See I've made that mistake before
Don't want to hurt no more, babe
I want to take my time with you, yea
I just can't tell you
Or find the words for
The way I feel about'cha
I just can't be without'cha
I want to say it so bad but something keeps telling me no
Contemplating, still debating
Should I just let it go
I just can't say it's love
But you already know what's up
I really can't put into words
Baby you got to feel me
And I hope you can hear me
It's only you I'm thinkin of
But still I just can't say it's love
No matter if I wait
This still could be fate
Girl I get so frustrated
My mind, my heart can't take it
Just like the sun had the moon
Baby I want you
But I just can't say I love you
In "Can't Say," J. Givens wrestles with his inability to express his feelings of love to a woman he has been spending a lot of time with. He acknowledges that she is anticipating hearing those three little words from him, but he just can't seem to find the right words to articulate his emotions. The fear of potentially hurting her and going through the same pain he has felt in the past is paralyzing him from fully expressing himself. He wants to take his time with her, but the pressure to say those words is mounting. Despite his inability to say it aloud, he hopes that she can feel his love for her.
The lyrics of "Can't Say" are relatable to anyone who has struggled to express their emotions to someone they care about. The uncertainty and fear of rejection are common emotions that many people experience, and J. Givens captures that feeling of vulnerability perfectly in this song. He is honest in his portrayal of the internal conflict he is experiencing, making it a heartfelt and relatable experience for listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl you been kicking it with me constantly, for a while
We have been spending a lot of time together lately.
You just can't wait to hear those three little words
You want me to say 'I love you'.
I just can't tell you
I am having a hard time expressing my feelings to you.
Or find the words for
I cannot articulate my emotions well enough.
The way I feel about'cha
How I feel about you.
I just can't be without'cha
I cannot imagine my life without you.
I want to say it so bad but something keeps telling me no
I have the urge to express my feelings, but something is holding me back.
Contemplating, still debating
I am considering whether or not to confess my love.
Should I just let it go
Maybe I should just forget it.
I just can't say it's love
I cannot say that I am in love with you.
But you already know what's up
However, you are aware of my feelings for you.
I really can't put into words
I am struggling to find the right words to express myself.
Baby you got to feel me
You have to understand my emotions implicitly.
And I hope you can hear me
I hope you can sympathize with me.
It's only you I'm thinkin of
You are the only person on my mind.
You probably think I'm runnin game
You might believe that I am not sincere.
But that ain't the case, I'm just not sure
However, that is not true. I am genuinely unsure about my feelings.
See I've made that mistake before
I have expressed my love too soon in the past, and it has not ended well.
Don't want to hurt no more, babe
I do not want to experience that pain again.
I want to take my time with you, yea
I want to be patient and take things slowly between us.
No matter if I wait
Even if I wait longer.
This still could be fate
Our relationship could still be predestined.
Girl I get so frustrated
I get upset when I cannot express my emotions clearly.
My mind, my heart can't take it
I cannot handle the confusion.
Just like the sun had the moon
We belong together, like the sun and moon.
Baby I want you
I desire you.
But I just can't say I love you
However, I cannot bring myself to say 'I love you' just yet.
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDRE ROMELL YOUNG, FRANCISCO BAUTISTA, JACK KNIGHT, MARIO WINANS, MARIO MENDELL WINANS, MICHAEL JONES, MICHAEL CARLOS JONES, TIJUAN FRAMPTON, TOMMIE MC LAUGHLIN
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