You Can Run
Jerry Butler Lyrics

The lyrics of Jerry Butler's song You Can Fly are directed toward an ex-lover who is attempting to return to the singer's life. The theme of the song is the singer's decision to move on and not be persuaded by the ex-lover's apologies and attempts to rekindle the relationship. The singer is disillusioned with the ex-lover's behavior and has had enough of their lies and worn-out apologies.

In the opening stanza, the ex-lover begs for forgiveness and asks to be welcomed back home. The singer responds by calling them out as a liar and someone who uses excuses to justify their behavior. The singer has become tired of the ex-lover's deception and refuses to allow them to manipulate their emotions any longer.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's resolve to move on from the ex-lover. The repetition of "I can't hear you no more" emphasizes the singer's decision to ignore the ex-lover's attempts to win them back. They are unwilling to listen to the ex-lover's pleas until "dooms day" and instead assert their independence and self-respect.

The final lines of the song, "You gotta speak out louder / 'Cause I can't hear you no more / I can't hear you no more / Just a little bit louder", suggest that the ex-lover's attempts at reconciliation are futile. The singer is no longer willing to listen to their apologies and lies, and the ex-lover must speak louder if they wish to be heard. The song's message is one of empowerment and self-love, encouraging listeners to set boundaries and recognize when a relationship is no longer healthy for them.