After two singles, "Dance Tonight" and "Dont Mess with My Man", Dawn Robinson left and was replaced by Joi. The new line-up released the track "Without You". The group split up shortly after, releasing no other material.
They Can't
Lucy Pearl Lyrics
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You can't stand the fact that we're so smart
We got the hell off the train before it ran off the track
Got up on this Lucy thing and we never looked back
They can't handle us
'cause they can't step on us
And they can't use us up no more
But they can't put a stop to us
'cause they can't control us no more
That was such an evil game you played
But your mouth wrote a check that your ass is still payin today
'cause it blew up in your face
And now you gotta reap what you sowed
Lies and deceit will kill your mind and eat away at your soul
They can't handle us
'cause they can't step on us
And they can't use us up no more
They tried to funk with us
But they can't put a stop to us
'cause they can't control us no more
In Lucy Pearl's song "They Can't," they address the hate they receive and the attempts made by those to take advantage of them. They make it clear that their intelligence and ability to recognize danger from afar enables them to move on from a situation before it goes wrong, and that they weren't willing to let the industry take advantage of them anymore. They highlight the importance of control and being your own boss, so they no longer need to submit to anyone's authority.
The chorus demonstrates a level of superior strength to those who previously tried to take advantage of them. It's a show of confidence on their ability to withstand negative energies thrown at them, which can't drag them down. They negate any negative impact made by the naysayers and those wanting to bring them down. The next verse highlights the consequences of actions and how deceiving others not only affects them, but you as well. The phrase "Lies and deceit will kill your mind and eat away at your soul" is a powerful message as it denotes a level of depth and long-lasting effects a single mistake can make.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no need to hate on us so hard
You don't have to dislike us so much
You can't stand the fact that we're so smart
You are envious of us because we are intelligent
We got the hell off the train before it ran off the track
We left a bad situation before it got any worse
Got up on this Lucy thing and we never looked back
Started something new and are committed to it
They can't handle us
People can't deal with us
'cause they can't step on us
Because they can't control or manipulate us
And they can't use us up no more
They can no longer take advantage of us
They tried to funk with us
They attempted to mess with us
But they can't put a stop to us
They are unable to stop us
'cause they can't control us no more
Because we cannot be controlled anymore
That was such an evil game you played
The game they played was wicked
But your mouth wrote a check that your ass is still payin today
The consequences of their actions are still affecting them
'cause it blew up in your face
Their actions had negative repercussions
And now you gotta reap what you sowed
They have to deal with the consequences of their actions
Lies and deceit will kill your mind and eat away at your soul
Dishonesty and trickery will have negative effects on your mental and emotional well-being
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAWN ROBINSON, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, ALI MOHAMMED, RAPHAEL SAADIQ, ROBERT DIGGS
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blackcosmos
The rhythm is so sick 💯🔥💪🥁🕺
Bettina Strouble
Who is still listening in 2020!
Sharon Kirven
This one needs to be sent straight to the Oval Office, Addressed to DT 46
Kayserus
They can’t say shii about this classic shii
Bettina Strouble
Bad beat!!!