Can't Let You Go
Lil' Mo & Fabolous Lyrics

Baby girl
Addressing the woman and acknowledging her presence

You know my situation
Acknowledging that the woman knows he is in a committed relationship

And sometimes I know you get impatient
Acknowledging the woman's feelings and impatience with their situation

But you don't put to on a show to get ovations
Acknowledging the woman's authenticity and not putting on a façade for attention

Take it to court and go through litigation's
Acknowledging the danger of their situation and the possibility of legal repercussions

And I respect ya gangsta
Admiring the woman's strength and loyalty

Treat you like a princess
Acknowledging the woman's worth and treating her with respect and admiration

And put some' on your neck to thank ya
Gifting the woman with jewelry as a token of his appreciation

She's my pinch hitter
Describing the woman as his backup option

When the starting lineup ain't playing right
Referring to his commitment to his primary relationship

I come off the bench with her
Acknowledging that he turns to the woman when his primary relationship is not going well

It might sound like I'm gassing ya
Addressing any doubts raised by the woman regarding his intentions

But it took time to get from the back seat to the passenger
Acknowledging the progression of their relationship

We been creeping and sneaking
Admitting to the secretive and immoral nature of their relationship

Just to keep it from leaking
Acknowledging the need for discretion and privacy

We so deep in our freaking
Acknowledging that their relationship is primarily physical

That we don't sleep on the weekend
Emphasizing the frequency of their encounters

Wifey
Referring to his primary partner

A little bit uptight
Describing his primary partner as being controlling and suspicious

Wondering why I coming home in the middle of the night
Acknowledging that his primary partner is suspicious of him

It'll be alright, if y'all bump heads it'll be a fight
Admitting that there is an inherent conflict between his two relationships and that it will lead to arguments

But I said it'll be alright
Reiterating that he believes everything will eventually work out

I really wanna be with you (be with you)
Expressing his desire to be with the woman

But I gotta be real with you (real with you)
Acknowledging the reality of his situation and the consequences of his actions

I can't leave you alone (no)
Admitting that he is unable to break away from the woman

And I know I'm living wrong
Accepting that his relationship with the woman is immoral and unethical

But I can't let you go
Admitting that he is unable to end his relationship with the woman

You're the one I want in my life (want in my life)
Expressing that the woman is his preferred partner

I already got a wife (got a wife)
Acknowledging his primary partner

You ain't ever step out of line
Acknowledging that the woman has been loyal and discreet

Or get out a pocket
Acknowledging that the woman has not caused any problems

So I made sure canary sent out your locket
Gifting the woman with jewelry as a token of his affection

To protect you, I'll get out and cock it
Promising to protect the woman and defend her if necessary

And you know the barrel of my gun is big enough to spit out a rocket
Boasting about his firearm and its capabilities

Oh, you gon' play dumb if cops do come through
Acknowledging the danger of their situation and the need for discretion

I gotta keep the top up if my drop do come through
Acknowledging the need to remain inconspicuous

But I know the boutiques and the shops you run through
Acknowledging that he is familiar with the woman's interests and preferences

So I cop her one, and cop you one too
Gifting the woman with a present to show his appreciation

You always get a daily page, weekly ring
Acknowledging that he is in regular contact with the woman

Plus you ain't too shy to do them freaky things
Acknowledging that the woman is sexually adventurous

I ain't gotta put a band on your finger
Acknowledging that he is not committed to the woman in the same way as his primary partner

Or worry about you telling the whole world I'm your man while I spring her
Acknowledging the need for discretion and the fact that the woman is not his official partner

At first you were something I denied
Acknowledging that he initially tried to resist his attraction to the woman

Something I would slide
Acknowledging that he initially saw the woman as a casual hookup

Just do something in the ride
Suggesting that their early encounters were primarily physical

But shorty
Referring to the woman affectionately

There's something you provide
Acknowledging that the woman provides something more than just physical gratification

'Cause the entree ain't as good without something on the side, you know?
Comparing his primary relationship to a meal and acknowledging that the woman is a necessary and satisfying addition

You know I care for you (care for you)
Admitting that he has feelings for the woman

And anytime this chick is there for you (there for you)
Acknowledging that the woman is supportive and dependable

These feelings I'ma share with you
Expressing his emotions to the woman

Which makes it a little more clear for you
Clarifying his intentions and feelings for the woman