Macy Gray was originally hesitant to record a studio album due to what is, arguably, her most recognizable feature -- her voice. She started her music career as a songwriter. Her first album was actually a mistake; she was at the studio waiting for the person who was supposed to be singing her song, and the producer wanted to hear what one of the songs was supposed to sound like. Once she started singing, the producer liked the rough sound of her voice so much he offered her a record deal.
I Can
Macy Gray Lyrics
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What a misery it turned out to be
Sorry for the times I doubted you
Can't seem to get nowhere 'less you're next to me
And everday I wonder what it would be like
Just to see the one who's always by my side
Lookin out for you and I
I do my best to do right got to get to the way up high
Love the life I'm livin though I'm lookin forward to the day I die
Oh my lord, I can't wait to meetchu
So glad to have a love that's true
And I wanna thank you now for seeing me through
I'll never be the fool to go astray
Gonna stick with you always
And everyday I wonder what it would be like
Just to see the one who's always by my side
Lookin out for you and I
I do my best to do right got to get to the way up high
Oh my lord I can't wait to meetchu
Love the life I'm livin though I'm looking forward to the day I die
Oh my lord, I can't wait to meetchu
I'll never be enough to give what you give me
But I could sing my heart out for you and tell everybody
All that he asks of us is only to believe
Disappear your low low lows and your woe woe woes
Just like that, it's a natural fact
I can't wait 'til he gets back
I do my best to do right got to get to the way up high
Oh my lord, I can't wait to meetchu
Love the life I'm livin though I'm looking forward to the day I die
Oh my lord, I can't wait to meetchu
The song "I Can" by Macy Gray is a heartfelt message of love and gratitude to the person who has been with the singer through thick and thin. The lyrics speak of the misery of trying to live without that person, and the singer expresses regret for ever doubting their importance. The central message of the song is that the singer is grateful for the love and support they have received, and they look forward to meeting with their loved one after death.
The lyrics are simple but poignant, and they show Macy Gray's ability to express deep emotions in her music. The verses are filled with heartfelt lines, such as "Can't seem to get nowhere 'less you're next to me" and "So glad to have a love that's true." The chorus repeats the central message of the song and amplifies it with the lines "Oh my lord, I can't wait to meetchu/Love the life I'm livin though I'm looking forward to the day I die."
Overall, the song "I Can" is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and the importance of those relationships in our lives that sustain us and make life worth living. It is a reminder to cherish those we love and to never take their presence for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to live without you
I attempted to live my life without you.
What a misery it turned out to be
It was a terrible and painful experience.
Sorry for the times I doubted you
I apologize for the moments when I questioned you.
Can't seem to get nowhere 'less you're next to me
I cannot seem to make progress or move forward without you by my side.
And everyday I wonder what it would be like
I think about how different things could be daily.
Just to see the one who's always by my side
To catch a glimpse of the person who is always there for me.
Lookin out for you and I
Taking care of both you and me.
I do my best to do right got to get to the way up high
I am making an effort to do the right things and reach for great heights.
Oh my lord, I can't wait to meetchu
I cannot wait to meet you, oh my lord.
Love the life I'm livin though I'm lookin forward to the day I die
Although I am enjoying my life, I am also excited for the day I meet my creator.
So glad to have a love that's true
I am overjoyed to have a genuine love in my life.
And I wanna thank you now for seeing me through
I want to express my gratitude for helping me overcome difficult times.
I'll never be the fool to go astray
I will never be foolish enough to wander away from you.
Gonna stick with you always
I will always be loyal and devoted to you.
I'll never be enough to give what you give me
I will never be capable of giving back as much as you have given me.
But I could sing my heart out for you and tell everybody
Although I cannot repay you, I can publicly express my appreciation.
All that he asks of us is only to believe
The only thing he wants from us is to have faith.
Disappear your low low lows and your woe woe woes
He will make your sadness and troubles vanish.
Just like that, it's a natural fact
It is a straightforward and undeniable truth.
I can't wait 'til he gets back
I eagerly anticipate his return.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Macy Gray, Jeremy Ruzumna, Darryl Allen Swann, Miles Tackett, Natalie McIntyre
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@pblpblool9746
Games, changes and fears
When will they go from here
When will they stop?
I believe that fate has brought us here
And we should be together babe
But we're not
I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you
And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin'
I try to say goodbye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
Goodbye and I choke
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
I may appear to be free
But I'm just a prisoner of your love
And I may seem all right and smile when you leave
But my smiles are just a front
Just a front, hey
And I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you
And I'll try to keep my cool, but I'm fiendin'
I try to say goodbye and I choke (yeah)
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
Goodbye and I choke (yeah)
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
Here is my confession
May I be your possession?
Boy, I need your touch
Your love, kisses and such
With all my might I try
But this I can't deny
Deny
I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you
(but I'm dreaming of you babe)
And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin'
I try to say goodbye and I choke (yeah)
Try to walk away and (oh) I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
Goodbye and I choke
I try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, it's clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
@enzocastino5805
Juegos, cambios y miedos
¿Cuándo se irán de aquí?
¿Cuándo se detendrán?
Yo creo que el destino nos ha traído aquí
Y deberíamos estar juntos nena
pero no estamos
Lo juego, pero estoy soñando contigo
Y mantendré la calma, pero soy diabólico
Intento despedirme y me ahogo
Trato de alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Adiós y me ahogo
Intento alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Puedo parecer libre
Pero solo soy un prisionero de tu amor
Y puedo parecer bien y sonreír cuando te vayas
Pero mis sonrisas son solo un frente
Solo un frente, hey
Y lo juego, pero estoy soñando contigo
Y trataré de mantener la calma, pero estoy loco
Intento despedirme y me ahogo (yeah)
Trato de alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Adiós y me ahogo (yeah)
Intento alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Aquí está mi confesión
¿Puedo ser tu posesión?
Chico, necesito tu toque
Tu amor, besos y tal
Con todas mis fuerzas lo intento
Pero esto no lo puedo negar
Negar
Lo juego, pero estoy soñando contigo
(pero estoy soñando contigo nena)
Y mantendré la calma, pero soy diabólico
Intento despedirme y me ahogo (yeah)
Trato de alejarme y (oh) tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
Adiós y me ahogo
Intento alejarme y tropiezo
Aunque trato de ocultarlo, está claro
Mi mundo se derrumba cuando no estás cerca
@SH0493
I discovered this song when Andy sang this on The Office. Such a lovely song.
@zuzarbuz4785
Same
@brandococo6841
me too!!
@purplereign6283
Sameee ! Just finished watching the episode
@sriramsedimbi6833
Liked Andy's more lol
@user-gw1rn4wl3v
me too
@maxfulmer3193
Today my daughter would’ve turned 45. She passed of a long battle with brain cancer. She picked her music for her funeral. And this was the first song on her track. I saw this today on my YouTube. And had to listen to it. I know what the song means, but she used it as a way to say how said she was to die.
@refilwetlhotlhologolo439
I'm so touched
@creed426
I’m so sorry for your loss and pain, she’ll always be there next to you every step you take.
@keishacastellano8766
🫂