- CAN'T RAISE A MAN
K. Michelle Lyrics

Can't raise a man
The title of the song serves as the main message - You can't change a grown man who wasn't taught how to act right.

He got older, but never grew
Despite aging, he has not developed emotionally or mentally.

For his life he can't tell the truth
He habitually lies and is not transparent in his actions and words.

How to love, he ain't got a clue
He doesn't know how to truly love and respect a woman and is self-serving in relationships.

Playing games like he'll never lose, you
He behaves recklessly without thinking of the consequences and doesn't value his partner.

Try to talk to him, can't get through
Efforts to communicate and improve the relationship are fruitless and ineffective.

Every day he's a different dude
His moods and behavior fluctuate frequently, making him unpredictable and unstable.

These are the signs of a grown-ass boy
His actions and words portray him as immature and irresponsible despite his age.

Better run for the hills, I'm just trying to keep it real
You should leave and protect yourself from the toxic relationship as the artist is being honest.

'Cause you can't raise a man
You can't change or mold someone who is an adult and should have been taught how to respect and treat others properly.

He's already grown, what you gon' do?
He is an independent person capable of making his own choices - what can you do?

You wonder why he acts like a boy
His behavior parallels that of a young boy who lacks maturity and responsibility.

It's 'cause he wasn't raised right before you
His upbringing wasn't adequate to prepare him to be an adult in a healthy and responsible way.

Girl, you ain't never gon' change nobody
It's impossible to force someone to change or adapt to your expectations.

If he don't wanna, you can't make nobody
You can't force someone who is uninterested or unwilling to change.

Coming home any time at night
He doesn't consider or respect your feelings or commitments and does as he pleases.

Expecting you to let it ride
He assumes he can continue his inappropriate behavior without consequences.

How many tears are you gonna cry?
He is causing emotional turmoil and distress in the relationship.

How many times he called you out your name?
He verbally disrespects and insults his partner frequently.

Gonna take more than a miracle (a miracle)
Changing him and his patterns will require more than a miracle or extraordinary events.

To change him, just let him go (just let him go)
The best way to change his behavior is to walk away and not subject yourself to his toxicity.

Tell me, when will you decide to do better with your life?
You need to make the conscious decision to move on and prioritize your well-being.

If his momma couldn't do it what makes you think You can train a boy to be a man?
Even his mother wasn't able to raise him properly, so why would you be able to change him?

It's too late
He is too old and ingrained in his habits to change now.

Better off letting him go
It's better to cut ties and move on than to allow yourself to continue in a harmful and unproductive relationship.

No matter how hard you try you can't raise
Even your best efforts to change him are doomed to fail.