Can You Handle It
Karina Pasian Lyrics
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It's frustrating (ohh)
People say when we're together it looks more like you two are dating (more than you and me)
I tell you somethings you do that make me feel uncomfortable
You tell me I'm trippin and that I should let it go
Though, I wonder to myself would you still think it's all good if the shoe was on the other foot
I don't think you would (Noo)
What if your friends started paying more attention to me?
Would you handle it?
Tell me could you handle it, boy?
What if your friends started paying more attention to me?
Would you handle it?
Tell me could you handle it, boy?
Hey boy
What if I told you tony said I was pretty? (Ohh ooo)
When you're not around he goes out his way to chill with me (Ohhh ooo)
I tell you somethings you do that make me feel uncomfortable
You tell me I'm trippin and that I should let it go
Though, I wonder to myself would you still think it's all good if the shoe was on the other foot
I don't think you would (Noo)
What if your friends started paying (Yeah) more attention to me?
Would you handle it? (Hey!)
Tell me (would you handle it) could you handle it, boy?
What if your friends (tell me boy what would you do) started paying more attention to me? (Whoa)
Would you handle it?
Tell me could you handle it, boy?
What have if I done it?
What would you do? (Baby...)
What if it been to you baby yeah
What if your friends started paying more attention to me?
Would you handle it? (Hey)
Tell me could you handle it, boy? (Tell me could you handle it yeah yeah)
What if your friends started paying more attention to me?
Would you handle it? (Handle it)
Tell me could you handle it, boy?
What if your friends started paying more attention to me? (More attention to me)
Would you handle it?
Tell me could you handle it, boy? (Hande it yeah)
What if your friends started paying (yeah) more attention to me?
Would you handle it?
What if your friends started paying more attention to me?
Would you handle it?
Tell me could you handle it, boy?
What if your friends started paying more attention to me?
Would you handle it?
Tell me could you handle it, boy?
Tell me could you handle it, boy?
Karina Pasian's song "Can You Handle It" is about relationship insecurity and trust issues. The lyrics talk about a girl who is uncomfortable with the way her partner looks at another girl, and how people mistake them for a couple rather than her and her partner. She voices her concerns to him, but he brushes her off and tells her she's overreacting. But the girl wonders if he would feel differently if the tables were turned and her male friends paid her more attention. The chorus explores this hypothetical situation and asks him if he could handle it.
The lyrics are relatable to anyone who's ever felt insecure in their relationship. The fear of losing someone you love to someone else is a common experience, and this song perfectly captures that feeling. The girl is not accusing her partner of cheating, but she's expressing her concerns and asking him if he trusts her enough to handle the attention she might receive from other guys. It's a refreshing take on relationships that acknowledges the importance of trust and communication.
Overall, "Can You Handle It" is a thought-provoking song that highlights the importance of trust in a relationship. It's a perfect song for anyone who has ever gone through relationship insecurities and self-doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't like the way you look at her, she looks at you
I am uncomfortable with how you and her interact with each other
It's frustrating (ohh)
It's causing me to feel upset and annoyed
People say when we're together it looks more like you two are dating (more than you and me)
Others perceive that you and her have a closer relationship than you and I have
I tell you somethings you do that make me feel uncomfortable
I express my discomfort with certain actions that you do
You tell me I'm trippin and that I should let it go
You dismiss my concerns and tell me to forget about them
Though, I wonder to myself would you still think it's all good if the shoe was on the other foot
I contemplate if you would react similarly if the situation was reversed
I don't think you would (Noo)
I don't believe that you would handle it well if the situation was reversed
What if your friends started paying more attention to me?
What if your friends showed me more interest and gave me more attention?
Would you handle it?
Would you be able to deal with it in a mature manner?
Tell me could you handle it, boy?
Please, let me know if you would be able to handle it
What if I told you tony said I was pretty? (Ohh ooo)
What if I informed you that Tony complimented me?
When you're not around he goes out his way to chill with me (Ohhh ooo)
He takes the initiative to spend time with me when you're not present
What have if I done it?
What would happen if I reciprocated Tony's attention?
What would you do? (Baby...)
How would you react?
What if your friends started paying (yeah) more attention to me?
What if your friends began to show me more interest and gave me more attention?
Handle it yeah
Be mature and rational about the situation
Tell me could you handle it, boy? (Tell me could you handle it yeah yeah)
Please, be honest with yourself if you can handle it in a composed manner
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