Can
Kevin Gates Lyrics


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Nigga run up on me with the handgun
I might could stand one

They say when love comes around (around around around)
Baby you can leave,
I said baby you can leave

They say when love comes around,
I probably had missed it
If this the way it is
It's correct to assume I'll end up all alone (all alone)
Probably with some other guy
Ain't no needing why
My pride won't allow me to even try (even try)
Took one in the sleeve
Without you by my side, it's safe to say I'll die
But baby you can leave (leave)
Took one in the sleeve
Without you by my side, it's safe to say I'll die
But baby you can leave (leave)

This a fucked up scene, I'm mugged up mean
What the fuck you mean
This ain't over, how you change over
Holla game over
You tripping hard you ain't sober on
Banana boats how we came over
Designer stores, Michael Kors
No plain clothes without our names on
Your right wrist got my name on it
I'd be lying if I said I ain't lonely
That nigga dead we ain't homies
My pain growing, that thang on me
Cocaine rover, mean range rover,
Swang corners, put aim on 'em
Kuh kuh and bang on 'em,
Leave brains on 'em and stains on 'em
Get three grams of my main smoker
This game cold but I stayed focused
Bread winner chain on the head of the lane
He was here but he ain't we steady rolling
When cam moving blam through
No shampoo hit head n shoulders
Never been in love I ain't joking
Pass by your house on late night
Bumping swim good by Frank Ocean

They say when love comes around,
I probably had missed it
If this the way it is
It's correct to assume I'll end up all alone (all alone)
Probably with some other guy
Ain't no needing why
My pride won't allow me to even try (even try)
Took one in the sleeve
Without you by my side, it's safe to say I'll die
But baby you can leave (you can leave)
Took one in the sleeve
Without you by my side, it's safe to say I'll die
But baby you can leave (leave)

Please don't do this to me
I'm losing, I'm losing my sleep
Without you it'll be hard to smile
Like crackheads losing their teeth
Blew the national keep harassing could shoot for me,
Drew your name in class
Professor asked is this a new degree
Profusely in pursuit of in something you
Reminded me of us society
Feel 'em slipping from sanity,
Don't eat enough
I'm rude no longer speak as much
Frequent find the reasons
Niggas stepping on my sneakers
Got me steaming, I should beat 'em up
Or get beat up and say somebody made ugly
You don't love me
So disgusted seeing couples coupled up in public hugging
Huffing puffing phone reluctant
You most likely call it stubborn
Kevin Gates mixtape Motion Picture
All or nothing

They say when love comes around,
I probably had missed it
If this the way it is
It's correct to assume I'll end up all alone (all alone)
Probably with some other guy
Ain't no needing why
My pride won't allow me to even try (even try)
Took one in the sleeve
Without you by my side, it's safe to say I'll die
But baby you can leave (leave)
Took one in the sleeve




Without you by my side, it's safe to say I'll die
But baby you can leave (leave)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kevin Gates's song Can delve into the complicated emotions that come with heartbreak and the fear of being alone. The chorus repeats the lines "They say when love comes around, I probably had missed it. If this the way it is, it's correct to assume I'll end up all alone (all alone), probably with some other guy. Ain't no needing why, my pride won't allow me to even try." Here, the singer acknowledges the possibility that he's missed out on his chance for love and that he may end up alone in the end. He is resigned to this fate and believes that his pride prevents him from trying again.


The verses detail the singer's thoughts on love and his relationship with his significant other. He speaks of the pain he feels when she is no longer around, describing himself as "mugged up mean" and "losing sleep." He also hints at his rough past, mentioning cocaine and violence. The final verse touches on jealousy and feeling disgusted by seeing other couples in public. Throughout the song, Gates conveys the emotions of heartbreak and the fear of being alone, with a raw and vulnerable delivery.


Line by Line Meaning

Nigga run up on me with the handgun
I can handle one person coming to attack me with a gun.


They say when love comes around (around around around)
I’ve been told that when love comes into my life,


Baby you can leave,
You are free to go,


I said baby you can leave
I said you can leave.


They say when love comes around,
I’ve been told that when love comes around,


I probably had missed it
I probably missed it.


If this the way it is
If this is how it’s supposed to be,


It’s correct to assume I’ll end up all alone (all alone)
It’s fair to assume that I’ll end up alone.


Probably with some other guy
Maybe I’ll end up with someone else,


Ain’t no needing why
There’s no reason for me to want to know why.


My pride won’t allow me to even try (even try)
I’m too proud to even consider trying to find love.


Took one in the sleeve
I got shot in the arm,


Without you by my side, it’s safe to say I’ll die
Without you, I feel like I’ll die.


But baby you can leave (leave)
But you can leave.


This a fucked up scene, I’m mugged up mean
This situation is terrible, and I’m feeling angry and aggressive.


What the fuck you mean
What are you talking about?


This ain’t over, how you change over
This isn’t finished, how did you become so different?


Holla game over
Say 'game over'.


You tripping hard you ain’t sober on
You are acting crazy and you’re not even sober.


Banana boats how we came over
We arrived on banana boats.


Designer stores, Michael Kors
We shop at designer stores, like Michael Kors.


No plain clothes without our names on
We don’t wear plain clothes without our names on them.


Your right wrist got my name on it
I put my name on your right wrist.


I’d be lying if I said I ain’t lonely
I would be lying if I said I wasn’t lonely.


That nigga dead we ain’t homies
That person is dead, so we’re not friends.


My pain growing, that thang on me
My pain is increasing, and I have a weapon with me.


Cocaine rover, mean range rover,
I have a car for cocaine, and I have a Range Rover.


Swang corners, put aim on ‘em
I drive around the corners and aim my weapon at people.


Kuh kuh and bang on ‘em,
I shoot and bang on them.


Leave brains on ‘em and stains on ‘em
I leave their brains and stains on them.


Get three grams of my main smoker
I get three grams of my main weed smoker.


This game cold but I stayed focused
This ‘game’ is harsh, but I’ve managed to stay focused.


Bread winner chain on the head of the lane
I have my ‘bread winner’ chain on the top of the lane.


He was here but he ain’t we steady rolling
Someone was here, but they’re not here anymore, and we’re still going forward.


When cam moving blam through
When my camera is moving quickly, I shoot through it.


No shampoo hit head n shoulders
I don’t use shampoo, I just hit my head and shoulders.


Never been in love I ain’t joking
I’ve never been in love, I’m not joking.


Pass by your house on late night
I drive by your house late at night.


Bumping swim good by Frank Ocean
I’m playing ‘Swim Good’ by Frank Ocean loudly.


Please don’t do this to me
Please don’t hurt me like this.


I’m losing, I’m losing my sleep
I can’t sleep, I’m getting more and more upset.


Without you it’ll be hard to smile
Without you, it’ll be hard to be happy.


Like crackheads losing their teeth
It’ll be like crackheads whose teeth are falling out - really bad.


Blew the national keep harassing could shoot for me,
I blew my chance at success, but people still bother me and I might have to shoot them.


Drew your name in class
I drew your name in class, thinking about you.


Professor asked is this a new degree
My professor saw me draw and asked if this is an art degree.


Profusely in pursuit of in something you
I’m going after something that reminds me of you.


Reminded me of us society
It reminded me of us as an image in society.


Feel ‘em slipping from sanity,
I feel like I’m losing my mind.


Don’t eat enough
I’m not eating enough food.


I’m rude no longer speak as much
I’ve become rude and I don’t speak as much.


Frequent find the reasons
I constantly look for the reasons why.


Niggas stepping on my sneakers
People keep stepping on my shoes.


Got me steaming, I should beat ‘em up
It’s making me so angry that I feel like I should beat them up.


Or get beat up and say somebody made ugly
Or I could get beaten up and pretend that somebody did this to me.


You don’t love me
You don’t love me.


So disgusted seeing couples coupled up in public hugging
I’m so disgusted by seeing couples in public hugging.


Huffing puffing phone reluctant
I’m breathing heavily and reluctantly calling someone.


You most likely call it stubborn
You would most likely call me stubborn.


Kevin Gates mixtape Motion Picture
This is a Kevin Gates mixtape called 'Motion Picture'.


All or nothing
It’s either all or nothing.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KEVIN GILYARD

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@taylordiane2125

2017 and still bumpin this shit

@Noop9405

Taylor Marsh same

@noradeleon7640

Taylor Marsh same

@geornyiawilliams2049

Right 💯Taylor Marsh

@camerondoss3731

all day

@tasifaitele5084

Taylor Diane I'm in 2035 with this shit

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@Goosebumbsfan

This song slaps..
and..
I CANT MAKE THIS UP!

@katelynedits669

Jc Caylen.

@hothandquis941

To this day this shit still gives chills 💪🏾💪🏾

@claudiaelizabeth629

Fucking Heath🙄😂😂

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