Can
Lil B Lyrics


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Doggytyle, yeah
B.I.G.
Uhh, to all the ladies in the house
Where they at?
Uhh, uhh, check it out
C'mon B.I.

Another day in the ghetto
One look outside and I'm already upset yo
It look about a hundred-and-two
It's a Saturday and Biggie ain't got nuttin' to do
Uhh, I'm intrrupted by a phone ring
Sometimes I wish I never got the motherfuckin' thing
"Hello hello? Can I speak to Biggie?"
Yo who dis? "Taisha" Yo call back, I'm busy
Why don'tcha hit me on the box a little later
Washed up, got dressed, hits the elevator
Steps out it's the same old scene
Dopefiend, crackfiend, eyewitness news team
I seen a honey with a butt lookin' butter soft
I know she looks much better with them clothes up off
Sittin' all thick, with the ruby red lipstick
That's the one I gotta get with

Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha
Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha
"Why you wanna get with me?"
'Cause you got a big B-U-T, T, see
Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha
Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha
"Why you wanna get with me?"
'Cause you got a big B-U-T, T

She said "If I get witchu
I gotta get witcha whole hood rat crew
Whatcha I think I do? Sling skins for a livin'
My name ain't November, this ain't Thanksgivin
You aint Michael Bivins
Mack it up flip it, rub it down
Do me baby, I ain't down
My name ain't Tupac I don't "Get Around"
You hittin' this nigga, how that sound?"
Huh, first of all you got me mixed up with
Somebody ya done slept with, hold up
That's my Neneh Cherry shit, I got somethin' slicker
Let me just sip up on this liquor
All I wanna do is smoke a little chronic
Slam ya like Onyx, and get ya hooked on
This Biggie Smalls phonics, 102
How to squeeze .22's in them Reeboks shoes, huh?

Can I get wit'cha (can I get wit'cha)
Can I get wit'cha (can I get wit'cha)
Can I get wit'cha
'Cause I got a big B-U-T, T, see
Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha)
Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha)
"Why you wanna get with me?"
'Cause you got a big B-U-T, T

I said walk me upstairs, 'cause I forgot my Phillies
She said "I don't care, just don't be actin' silly"
I knew I had her trapped with my hardcore rap
And it wouldn't take a second 'fore I had her on her back
Pullin' with the bra strap, threw on my Silk CD
'Cause, "I wanna get freaky with you"
Lose control on the skins is all I can picture
Now I'm about to hitcha

Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha
Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha
"Why you wanna get with me?"
'Cause you got a big B-U-T, T, see

Yo, yo, yo
To all my hoes, respect due
Tamika sorry I left you
Michelle I'm glad I met you
You make the head feel special
Now I know it's official
That I can touch and tease you
Pull up my pants and diss you
And hit the door you came through
Its Cease-a-Lee, a.k.a. Mista Nasty
Germany style, these hoes they blast me
One of the chickenhead with sex appeal pass me
That's her hands, ankles, feet they ashy
I like the flashy type, who pass with dykes
With long hair, and they ass be right
I get up on that ass, see what that be like
I fuck a bitch good, if she ask me right, huh

Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha
Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha
"Why you wanna get with me?"
'Cause you got a big B-U-T, T, see
Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha
Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha
"Why you wanna get with me?"
'Cause you got a big B-U-T, T

Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha
Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha




"Why you wanna get with me?"
'Cause you got a big B-U-T, T, see

Overall Meaning

The song "I Can" by Lil B tells a story of his daily life in the ghetto, interrupted by a phone call from a woman named Taisha. Lil B expresses his desire to get with her, but she is skeptical due to the reputation of his "hood rat crew." He tries to convince her with his smooth talking and promises of good sex, but she remains hesitant. Lil B continues to pursue her until the end of the song, accompanied by his friend Lil' Cease.


The lyrics of "I Can" are a commentary on Lil B's experiences in the ghetto and the struggle for love and acceptance. He describes the rundown scene outside his window, filled with dopefiends and crackfiends, as well as the desire for a woman with a big "B-U-T, T." Through his smooth talking and confident persona, he hopes to convince Taisha to give him a chance. Lil B's depiction of his daily life and his desire for love and companionship makes "I Can" a relatable and poignant song.


Line by Line Meaning

Another day in the ghetto
The artist is describing his day in the ghetto and how he is already feeling upset about it.


One look outside I'm already upset yo
The artist is saying that just one look outside has upset him.


It look about a hundred-and-two
The artist is stating that, based on the temperature outside, it looks like it's 102 degrees.


It's a Saturday and Biggie ain't got nuttin to do
The artist is saying that it's Saturday and he doesn't have anything to do.


Uhh, I'm intrrupted by a phone ring
The artist is interrupted by a phone call.


Sometimes I wish I never got the motherfuckin thing
The artist is expressing that sometimes he wishes he never got a phone.


Hello hello? Can I speak to Biggie?
Someone is calling for Biggie on the phone.


Yo who dis? 'Taisha' Yo call back, I'm busy
Biggie asks who's calling and tells them to call back later because he's busy.


Why don'tcha hit me on the box a little later
Biggie suggests that the caller call him on his pager later.


Washed up, got dressed, hits the elevator
Biggie washed up and got dressed and is now headed to the elevator.


Steps out it's the same old scene
The artist is saying that when he steps outside, he sees the same old scene, which is the ghetto.


Dopefiend, crackfiend, eyewitness news team
The artist is saying that he sees drug addicts and people reporting on the news in the ghetto.


I seen a honey with a butt lookin butter soft
The artist is saying that he saw a woman with a nice behind that looked soft like butter.


I know she looks much better with them clothes up off
The artist is saying that he knows the woman would look better without clothes on.


Sittin all thick, with the ruby red lipstick
The artist is describing the woman's appearance, saying that she's thick and wearing red lipstick.


Can I get wit'cha, can I get wit'cha
The artist is asking the woman if he can get with her.


"Why you wanna get with me?"
The woman is asking the artist why he wants to get with her.


Cause you got a big B-U-T, T, see
The artist is saying that he wants to get with the woman because she has a big butt.


Cause you got a big B-U-T, T
The artist is repeating that he wants to get with the woman specifically because she has a big butt.


She said "If I get witchu I gotta get witcha whole hood rat crew
The woman is saying that if she gets with the artist, she would also have to deal with his group of people.


Whatcha I think I do? Sling skins for a livin
The woman is asking the artist what he thinks she does for a living, implying that she doesn't want to be with him.


My name ain't November, this ain't Thanksgivin
The woman is telling the artist that her name isn't November and this situation isn't a Thanksgiving-related one.


You aint Michael Bivins
The woman is saying that the artist is not Michael Bivins, a musician and producer from the band New Edition.


Mack it up flip it, rub it down
The artist is referencing a lyric from the Bell Biv DeVoe song 'Poison.'


Do me baby, I ain't down
The woman is saying that she doesn't want to do anything sexual with the artist.


My name ain't Tupac I don't "Get Around"
The woman is referencing the Tupac Shakur song 'I Get Around,' implying that she doesn't get around sexually like Tupac does in the song.


You hittin this nigga, how that sound?"
The woman is asking the artist why he thinks he can have sex with her, and she's implying that he's not good enough for her.


Huh, first of all you got me mixed up with
The artist is saying that the woman has him confused with someone else.


Somebody ya done slept with, hold up
The artist is saying that the woman must have slept with someone else who she's confusing him for.


That's my Neneh Cherry shit, I got somethin slicker
The artist is referencing the Neneh Cherry song 'Buffalo Stance' and is saying that he has something even better than that.


Let me just sip up on this liquor
The artist is saying that he's going to take a sip of his alcohol.


All I wanna do is smoke a little chronic
The artist is saying that he wants to smoke some marijuana.


Slam ya like Onyx, and get ya hooked on this Biggie Smalls phonics, 102
The artist is saying that he wants to have sex with the woman and get her addicted to his music, specifically his delivery style, and he's referencing the temperature outside again.


Can I get wit'cha (can I get wit'cha)
The artist is asking the woman again if he can get with her.


Can I get wit'cha..
The artist is repeating his request to get with the woman.


Cause I got a big B-U-T, T, see
The artist is repeating that he wants to get with the woman because she has a big butt.


I said walk me upstairs, cause I forgot my Phillies
The artist is asking the woman to walk him upstairs because he forgot a certain type of rolling paper called Phillies.


She said "I don't care, just dont be actin silly"
The woman is saying that she doesn't care if he goes upstairs as long as he behaves himself.


I knew I had her trapped with my hardcore rap
The artist is saying that his music had entranced the woman.


And it wouldn't take a second 'fore I had her on her back
The artist is saying that he didn't have to work hard to get the woman to have sex with him.


Foolin with the bra strap, threw on my Silk cd cause, "I wanna get freaky wit'chou"
The artist is saying that he's removing the woman's bra and putting on a Silk CD to set the mood.


Lose control on the skins is all I can picture
The artist is saying that he can only imagine losing control during sex.


Now I'm about to hitcha
The artist is saying that he's about to have sex with the woman.


To all my hoes, respect due
The artist is addressing all of the women he's slept with, saying that he has respect for them.


Tamika sorry I left you
The artist is apologizing to a woman named Tamika for leaving her.


Michelle I'm glad I met you
The artist is expressing appreciation to a woman named Michelle.


You make the head feel special
The artist is saying that Michelle made him feel special.


Now I know it's official
The artist is saying that he knows his feelings for Michelle are real.


That I can touch and tease you
The artist is saying that he can touch and tease Michelle.


Pull up my pants and diss you
The artist is saying that he's going to pull up his pants and leave Michelle.


And hit the door you came through
The artist is saying that he's going to leave through the same door that Michelle came through.


Its Cease-a-Lee, a.k.a. Mista Nasty
The artist is introducing himself as Cease-a-Lee and another nickname, Mista Nasty.


Germany style, these hoes they blast me
The artist is saying that he's in Germany and the women there love him.


One of the chickenhead with sex appeal pass me
The artist is describing a woman who passes him by and has a lot of sex appeal.


That's her hands, ankles, feet they ashy
The artist is commenting on the appearance of the woman's hands, ankles, and feet, which are ashy.


I like the flashy type, who pass with dykes
The artist is saying that he likes women who are flashy and hang out with lesbians.


With long hair, and they ass be right
The artist is saying that he likes women with long hair and nice butts.


I get up on that ass, see what that be like
The artist is saying that he wants to have sex with a woman with a nice butt.


I fuck a bitch good, if she ask me right, huh
The artist is saying that he's a good sexual partner, but only if the woman asks him nicely.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEROY M BELL, CASEY JAMES, JAMES KOWAN LLOYD, CHUCKY THOMPSON, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE

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Mr Rich

Some may disagree, but this man has classics

Gravee_Yarddd

Year 2022 Bigg Facts 🤦🏾‍♂️ Mfs Be Sleep 😴

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Hipster Trudy

another timeless lyrical classic by this generations greatest hero <3

Fred Brutus

this song should get a grammy

Big smoke

This a classic. He really droppin jems

Devon Bowens

Lmap oml i heard this like 100 times but i really heard just now and he went nuts 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

Big smoke

Yoo bro I felt dat Lmaoo back in high school all these lyrics went over my head

Devon Bowens

@Big smoke lmao istg, this shit was way ahead of its time, it got sooo much relevance to today's times

Fresh Fuel

Whenever I need positivity I can come to lil b 💯

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