Something I Can't Explain
Nice & Smooth Lyrics


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[girls singing]
Some-thing, I can't, ex-plain (*repeat 7X*)

[Smooth Bee]
I think I love her
but the Lord only knows if she's the one for me
My true Queen
I can't ask for more physical attraction
Baby girl is real hype
She says she wants to bear my child
Is it because I make hit records
or cause I'm a good lover?
I don't know, I guess I'm a little petrol
Together we do things that I've never done with anyone else
like eat ice cream together, sharing Chinese food
and of course entering each other, endlessly
You see, when I make love to my woman
I like to tear down walls and build new ones
I take her through multiple ecstasy
and this girlie insists that she's my match
My new love level
But I just can't front anymore
I can't feel it
So therefore I must carry on
Just take me to Love Court
cause Smooth Bee's not settling down
Call me a tramp, jiggalo, ho, et cetera
but my jimmy's not for sale
More than one woman's my motto
I'll never be caught stranded with a flat tire and no spare, word
Yeah right
In four more months, you'll be having our child
That's if you intend to have our child
And since we both made this commitment
which brings forth fruit through light
be like a strong tree, with strong roots
And like a strong limb, I'll never fall off
unless the sustainer of all living things, allows it
And I want you to remember baby, that I do love you
I really do

[girls singing]
Some-thing, I can't, ex-plain (*repeat 5X*)

[Greg Nice]
I'm sorry baby, I'm so so sorry
I didn't mean to bruise your delicate flower-like emotions
Listen - I was on some hardcore illusion of what love really is
You know I used to put up a phony forcefield shield
and the whole nine yards
Keep my true feelings, locked deep inside a box
But when your love was so strong, so potent
it was too much for my heart at last
Guess I was somewhat immature, but I've grown up now
Baby you gotta take me back, I'm on the verge of self destruction
I never had a love like yours before
Remember our walks through the park, our cozy dinners for two?
Our exhange of love juices? MMM-mmm!
Baby, don't throw 'em all away
The only reason I broke like I did, is because
I love - I mean, I couldn't react any other way
Just think - another man, sleepin in my bed
with the one I love? Please, tch
I'm just too nice for that
Please baby, take some time, think about us, you and I, me and you
I'm sure you'll realize that I'm the one for you
I guess I'll say peace now, and remember baby
please remember, I'll always, and always, always, love you
See you!

[girls singing]
Some-thing, I can't, ex-plain (*repeat 3X*)
Ooooh-ooooh-oooh

[D.J. Teddy Ted]
Baby, you don't love me anymore
I'm not sure you really did before
You see I couldn't see through your phony charms
Nothin really mattered when I took you in my arms
You see I found you so fascinatin
Oh baby so fascinatin
You see I thought you were the one for me
Found out you were nothin but a fantasy
You know, you left me standing lonely
Girl, you left me standing to cry
But yet you weren't woman enough to say goodbye




But there is, there is one thing I must thank you for
You taught me a lesson in life I'll never make the same mistake anymore

Overall Meaning

The song "Something I Can't Explain" by Nice & Smooth features two distinct verses from two different perspectives on love - Smooth Bee and Greg Nice. Smooth Bee is torn between his love for his current partner and his fear of settling down while Greg Nice is apologizing for his past actions and pleading for another chance at love. The girls' repeated line "Something I can't explain" serves as both a nod to the communication breakdown in relationships and a lamentation of the difficulty in articulating the complexity of emotions involved.


Smooth Bee's verse begins with him expressing uncertainty about whether his partner is "the one for me" despite his attraction to her. He then lists a series of activities they've done together and sexual encounters they've had, emphasizing how they've bonded in intimate ways. However, he ultimately concludes that he can't continue this relationship, leading him to court to justify his decision. Meanwhile, Greg Nice's verse is a direct response to an unnamed lover who has left him. He apologizes for not being able to properly express love and support earlier, admitting that he was immature and closed off in the past. He asks for another chance due to the intense love he feels for his partner, reminiscing about shared moments and begging for her to reconsider his character.


Overall, "Something I Can't Explain" is a reflection on the difficulty in understanding and communicating the complexity of emotions involved in romantic relationships. While both verses express a desire for love and honesty, they also showcase the fear of commitment, uncertainty, and past mistakes that can interfere with these desires.


Line by Line Meaning

I think I love her
I'm not sure if I love her, but I'm attracted to her.


but the Lord only knows if she's the one for me
I don't know if she's the right person for me, only God knows.


My true Queen
She's the most important woman in my life.


I can't ask for more physical attraction
I find her very physically attractive.


Baby girl is real hype
She's exciting and enthusiastic.


She says she wants to bear my child
She wants to have a child with me.


Is it because I make hit records
Does she want to have a child with me because of my success?


or cause I'm a good lover?
Or does she want to have a child with me because we have a good sexual relationship?


I don't know, I guess I'm a little petrol
I'm not sure why she wants to have a child with me, I'm a bit confused.


Together we do things that I've never done with anyone else
We have a unique and special relationship.


like eat ice cream together, sharing Chinese food
We enjoy doing things together like eating ice cream and sharing Chinese food.


and of course entering each other, endlessly
We have a very active sex life.


You see, when I make love to my woman
When I have sex with my partner,


I like to tear down walls and build new ones
I want to have a deep emotional connection with my partner.


I take her through multiple ecstasy
I want to make sure she has a pleasurable experience during sex.


and this girlie insists that she's my match
She believes we are meant to be together.


My new love level
I'm experiencing a new level of love.


But I just can't front anymore
I can't pretend anymore.


I can't feel it
I don't feel the same way about her anymore.


So therefore I must carry on
I have to move on from this relationship.


Just take me to Love Court
I need help figuring out my feelings and what to do next.


cause Smooth Bee's not settling down
I'm not ready to commit to one person.


Call me a tramp, jiggalo, ho, et cetera
People might judge me for my actions and choices.


but my jimmy's not for sale
I won't sell my body or sexual favors for money or other benefits.


More than one woman's my motto
I prefer to have multiple sexual partners.


I'll never be caught stranded with a flat tire and no spare, word
I will never be in a situation where I am without a sexual partner.


Yeah right
I'm being sarcastic, it's not really true.


In four more months, you'll be having our child
In four months, if she decides to have our child, she will be pregnant.


That's if you intend to have our child
If she decides to have a child with me.


And since we both made this commitment
Since we both decided to have a child together,


which brings forth fruit through light
Which will create new life.


be like a strong tree, with strong roots
We need to be strong and grounded in our commitment.


And like a strong limb, I'll never fall off
We need to be reliable and committed to each other.


unless the sustainer of all living things, allows it
Unless God decides to end our relationship.


And I want you to remember baby, that I do love you
I want her to know that I still have feelings for her.


I'm sorry baby, I'm so so sorry
I regret my actions and I'm apologizing.


I didn't mean to bruise your delicate flower-like emotions
I didn't mean to hurt her feelings.


Listen - I was on some hardcore illusion of what love really is
I had a distorted idea of what love was.


You know I used to put up a phony forcefield shield
I used to hide my true feelings from her.


and the whole nine yards
I was completely guarded and unfeeling.


Keep my true feelings, locked deep inside a box
I didn't share my emotions and feelings with her.


But when your love was so strong, so potent
When she expressed her love for me so strongly,


it was too much for my heart at last
It overwhelmed me emotionally and I didn't know how to handle it.


Guess I was somewhat immature, but I've grown up now
I realize that I wasn't ready for a mature relationship before but I've changed.


Baby you gotta take me back, I'm on the verge of self destruction
I need her to take me back because I'm in a bad place emotionally.


I never had a love like yours before
I haven't experienced a love like hers in the past.


Remember our walks through the park, our cozy dinners for two?
I want her to remember the good times we had together.


Our exhange of love juices? MMM-mmm!
Our sexual intimacy was pleasurable and satisfying.


Baby, don't throw 'em all away
I don't want to lose all the good parts of our relationship.


The only reason I broke like I did, is because
The only reason I acted how I did, was because


I love - I mean, I couldn't react any other way
I acted the way I did because of my strong emotions for her.


Just think - another man, sleepin in my bed
The thought of another man being intimate with her is upsetting to me.


with the one I love? Please, tch
I disagree with the idea of her being with another man.


I'm just too nice for that
I see myself as a kind and caring person.


Please baby, take some time, think about us, you and I, me and you
I want her to take some time to consider our relationship and how she feels about me.


I'm sure you'll realize that I'm the one for you
I believe that she will come to the conclusion that we are meant to be together.


there is one thing I must thank you for
There is one positive thing that came out of our relationship.


You taught me a lesson in life I'll never make the same mistake anymore
I learned from our relationship and won't make the same mistake again in the future.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DARYL BARNES GREG MAYS

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