Can
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Oh you fill my life with sunshine
Then you fill my heart with rain
You take me on a journey
From which there's no return
And if you'd like to meet me babe, babe
Darlin' please beware
Because your love is over
But to me it's still the same

You better save your love, love, love
For the one you love
Take your time to think it over
and make a brand new start
You better take care, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Of your own despair
And when my life is over
Then catch me if you can

You know I'm a river
A river that never runs dry
I'm just like the water
A raindrop in disguise
I would never leave you
Darlin' I couldn't stand, no
Being here without you sugar
Cause you're my promised land

Refrain
You better

Tell me how long, how long
Do I have to wait
Tell me how long, do I have to wait
Tell me Babe, tell me Babe, tell me Babe





You better

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Max's song "Can" appear to describe a complicated and tumultuous relationship. The first verse starts off with a contradictory statement about how the subject of the song fills their life with sunshine but also their heart with rain. This could represent the highs and lows of love and how it can bring both happiness and pain. The journey that the subject is taken on is described as one from which there is no return, suggesting that the relationship has had a significant impact on their life. The plea towards the end of the verse, warning the subject to beware, could be interpreted as a warning to a new love interest that the singer's heart is still mending from a previous relationship that ended badly.


The chorus provides guidance to the subject, advising them to save their love for the person they truly care about and to take time to think things over before making a fresh start. The repetition of "you better" emphasizes the importance of this advice. The reference to "your own despair" reminds the subject that they need to prioritize their own well-being and mental health in any relationship. The final line of the chorus, "catch me if you can," gives the impression of a relationship not fully resolved, as if the singer is warning the subject not to fully let go of them.


The second verse continues with the imagery of water, comparing the singer to a river that never runs dry and a raindrop in disguise. The promise of never leaving the subject and not being able to function without them suggest the singer is deeply committed to this relationship. The final refrain asks how much longer they have to wait, indicating the singer is waiting for something specific from the subject, possibly their commitment or forgiveness.


Overall, the lyrics to "Can" explore the ups and downs of a complex relationship and the importance of prioritizing one's own well-being and mental health. The use of water imagery adds depth to the metaphor of love and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh you fill my life with sunshine
You bring joy to my life


Then you fill my heart with rain
But sometimes you make me feel sad or upset


You take me on a journey
Being with you is an adventure


From which there's no return
And I don't want it to end


And if you'd like to meet me babe, babe
If you want to be with me


Darlin' please beware
Just be careful


Because your love is over
Your love for me has ended


But to me it's still the same
But my love for you hasn't changed


You better save your love, love, love
Don't waste your love


For the one you love
Give it to someone who deserves it


Take your time to think it over
Take your time to decide


And make a brand new start
Start fresh


You better take care, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Be careful


Of your own despair
Don't let yourself be in a bad place


And when my life is over
When I die


Then catch me if you can
See if you can keep up with me


You know I'm a river
I am like a river


A river that never runs dry
I am always here for you


I'm just like the water
I am fluid and adaptable


A raindrop in disguise
I am small but significant


I would never leave you
I would always be with you


Darlin' I couldn't stand, no
Being without you would be unbearable


Being here without you sugar
Living without you


Cause you're my promised land
You are my sanctuary


Tell me how long, how long
How much longer


Do I have to wait
Until I can be with you


Tell me how long, do I have to wait
How much longer do I have to be patient


Tell me Babe, tell me Babe, tell me Babe
Just tell me


You better
You should




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: UDO SCHILD

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MAX

One of my favorite songs of all time. Hope you all enjoy this rendition

Danielle Torrente

Gorgeous rendition of this beautiful classic! 💗

Miriam Rivera

Honestly, whatever you sing will be my favorite. I love your voice, the arrangements of the songs and mainly, I love your music. thanks for creating art.

Casey Donayre

My fav cover of all time, ily max 🥰

the0last0one0

Nobody can beat Lauryn Hills version... but good job Max! :)

mochimindah

Your voice always be my comfort zone, pls do the cover more ( I miss ur Hey there, Delillah)

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Laynna Lucia

Whenever or if I get married I’d love this to be my first dance with my significant other. His rendition is -ugh amazing 💕

Tanner Cottle

Idk if everyone does this but my mom gave all of her kids songs when we were born, this was mine and it's being covered by my favorite artist. When he hit the chorus it gave me goosebumps 😅

Alicia Sanchez

Awwwe that's to cute

M.R. -classicAJRfan

Can’t decide which is better MAX’s cover or the original by the four seasons there both sooooo goooood!!!!!

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