I Can't Take It
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See me on the same block
Same crew, like she never seen rocks
Chain watch, rims blue
Different color boots on, park Yukon
You predicates ex-cons, rip arms, bettin' chips
Puff medicine play my gangsta beats
Tunnel bangers, Flex, Clue tapes bang in the streets
Till I die keep wanting to head mink to the feet
But shorty jailbait, might get me five-to-life
Maybe in time you can be Nas's wife
Place school, study law
I'ma pay your tuition
Come on campus, buy you books
Do your babysitting
My unusual style make your future unwild
When you get older I'ma bless you with a child
See now you was unaware that this thug had affection
Let me be your angel and I'll be your protection
It's either you will
Either you won't
Sometimes you do
Sometimes you don't
Sometimes it's yes
Other times it's no
But I can't take it no more
Take your wrong and make it right
Just say you can make up your mind
Is it serious or isn't it?
'Cause I can't take it no more
Make 'em clap to this
Baby, baby you keep
Putting things before me
But I was there for you when you had nothing
So baby, baby
Basically it's them or me
Now or never
Give me all or nothing
It's either you will
Either you won't
Sometimes you do
Sometimes you don't
Sometimes it's yes
Other times it's no
But I can't take it no more
Take your wrong and make it right
Just say you can make up your mind
Is it serious or isn't it?
'Cause I can't take it no more
Make 'em clap to this
Baby, baby
You keep telling me you're changing
You promise you will be a better man
But no soon as you see your peeps
There you go switching out on me
And we're back at square one again
Don 3, can't get with me
Why y'all just a child-child
Maybe I can get you with little Sammie and Bow Wow
Please girls try to understand me now-now
Like my little sisters I'ma hold you down-down
Got the whole world in your hands
Three little women got these young boys tryna be their man
Do your thing shorty, but if they get disrespectful
Get on your cellphone, call big brother Esco
Now let's go
'Cause all this back and forth
In and out, ups and downs
Is beginning to wear me out
See, you gotta tell me now
Tell me now
Don't wait till the end
It's either me or your friends
Yeah, yeah, yeah
It's either you will
Either you won't
Sometimes you do
Sometimes you don't
Sometimes it's yes
Other times it's no
But I can't take it no more
Take your wrong and make it right
Just say you can make up your mind
Is it serious or isn't it?
'Cause I can't take it no more
In the song "I Can't Take It," the rapper Nas tells a story about a young girl he is attracted to who walks by him every day. He describes the flashy lifestyle of his crew, but also expresses an interest in helping the girl achieve her dreams of studying law and having a family. He acknowledges that their age difference could be problematic and that his own thuggish behavior could land him in jail, but he still hopes to be with her someday. The chorus speaks to the frustration of not knowing where one stands in a relationship and the need for clarity in order to move forward. The track features a catchy beat and a chorus that is easy to sing along with, making it a popular hit.
One interesting fact about the song is that it features a sample from the 1983 song "Juicy Fruit" by Mtume. The chorus of "I Can't Take It" interpolates the melody of "Juicy Fruit," which was also famously sampled in the hit song "Juicy" by The Notorious B.I.G. This connection to hip-hop history adds to the song's appeal for fans of the genre.
Another interesting fact about "I Can't Take It" is that it was produced by the Trackmasters, who were a successful production team in the 1990s and early 2000s. They worked with a number of popular artists, including Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, and Will Smith. The Trackmasters' signature sound can be heard in the smooth, R&B-influenced beat of "I Can't Take It."
The song was released as a single from Nas's album "Nastradamus," which was his fourth studio album. At the time of its release in 1999, Nas was at the peak of his popularity and was known for his lyrical skill and storytelling ability. "I Can't Take It" was a successful single, reaching #54 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #21 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.
Another interesting aspect of "I Can't Take It" is that it features a remix that was produced by Precision. The remix features a more uptempo beat and a guest verse from fellow rapper Bravehearts. The remix was released as a single in 2000 and also charted on the Hot Rap Singles chart.
Overall, "I Can't Take It" is a classic example of Nas's storytelling ability and the Trackmasters' skillful production. The song's catchy chorus and relatable theme of relationship uncertainty have made it a favorite of hip-hop fans for over 20 years.
Chords are not available for this song as it is a rap track.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday she walk by
The girl he likes passes by every day
See me on the same block
The girl sees him in the same spot every day
Same crew, like she never seen rocks
He's always with the same people on the same block, she doesn't seem to care that there are drugs around
Chain watch, rims blue
He has a nice watch and blue rims on his car
Different color boots on, park Yukon
He wears different colored boots and parks his Yukon
You predicates ex-cons, rip arms, bettin' chips
His crew includes people with criminal records who bet on things and are aggressive
Puff medicine play my gangsta beats
He smokes weed and listens to gangsta music
Tunnel bangers, Flex, Clue tapes bang in the streets
He listens to rap mixtapes from popular DJs in the streets
I'm just a fly, thuggish baller shorty anxious to meet
He's a fashionable, tough athlete who wants to meet her
Till I die keep wanting to head mink to the feet
He wants to keep buying her nice things like fur coats
But shorty jailbait, might get me five-to-life
She's too young and he could get prison time for being involved with her
Maybe in time you can be Nas's wife
He's hoping that she'll wait for him and they can be together in the future
Place school, study law
He wants her to go to college and study law
I'ma pay your tuition
He'll pay for her schooling
Come on campus, buy you books
He'll take her to campus and buy her books
Do your babysitting
He'll even help her take care of her children
My unusual style make your future unwild
His unique personality will keep her from living a wild life
When you get older I'ma bless you with a child
He wants to have a child with her when they're older
See now you was unaware that this thug had affection
She didn't know he had feelings for her
Let me be your angel and I'll be your protection
He'll protect her and be her guardian angel
It's either you will
She has to make a decision
Either you won't
She can't just be indecisive forever
Sometimes you do
Sometimes she agrees
Sometimes you don't
Sometimes she disagrees
Sometimes it's yes
Sometimes she says yes
Other times it's no
Other times she says no
But I can't take it no more
He's tired of this back and forth
Take your wrong and make it right
She needs to correct her mistakes
Just say you can make up your mind
She needs to make a decision and stick to it
Is it serious or isn't it?
He needs to know if their relationship is serious or not
'Cause I can't take it no more
He can't handle the uncertainty
Baby, baby you keep
He's talking to her directly
Putting things before me
She's prioritizing other things over him
But I was there for you when you had nothing
He was supportive when she needed help
So baby, baby
He's trying to get her attention
Basically it's them or me
She has to choose between him or something else
Now or never
It's time to make a decision
Give me all or nothing
He wants her to fully commit to their relationship
Make 'em clap to this
He's getting people excited
You keep telling me you're changing
She's promising to change
You promise you will be a better man
She's promising to be a better person in the relationship
But no soon as you see your peeps
As soon as she's around her friends
There you go switching out on me
She starts acting differently around him
And we're back at square one again
They're back to arguing and being uncertain in their relationship
Don 3, can't get with me
He's referring to himself in the third-person and saying that he's too good for someone like her
Why y'all just a child-child
He's saying that she's childish
Maybe I can get you with little Sammie and Bow Wow
He's saying that she's too young for him and should be with someone like Sammie or Bow Wow
Please girls try to understand me now-now
He's asking girls to try to understand him
Like my little sisters I'ma hold you down-down
He'll take care of her like he would his own sisters
Got the whole world in your hands
She has a lot of potential
Three little women got these young boys tryna be their man
There are a lot of boys interested in her and her friends
Do your thing shorty, but if they get disrespectful
He's encouraging her to do what she wants, but will step in if someone is being rude to her
Get on your cellphone, call big brother Esco
He's offering to help her if she needs it
Now let's go
He's ready for them to start their relationship
All this back and forth
Their indecisiveness and arguing
In and out, ups and downs
Their relationship is inconsistent
Is beginning to wear me out
It's draining him
See, you gotta tell me now
She needs to make a decision
Don't wait till the end
She can't wait until it's too late to decide
It's either me or your friends
She has to choose between him or her friends
Remix, Trackmasters, Remix
This is the remix
Remix, Precision, Remix
This is the remix
We about to make ya clap to this
The song is catchy and will make people want to dance
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: SAMUEL BARNES, JEAN OLIVIER, ERIC BARRIER, NASIR JONES, LARRY GATES, WILLIAM GRIFFIN, CYNTHIA LOVING
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raynejadonne
this my song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JonJoseph Price
Come back Naturi and 3LW (without the other dark skinned girl).