In 1966, record producer Clay McMurray had Turner's group do a recording session, and soon after Turner signed to MGM Records and released a single, a cover of the soul number "Stand By Me". The tune climbed to #3 on the U.S. Billboard Black Singles chart and #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart early in 1967.[1] Soon after, a full-length album was released, peaking at #14 on the Black Albums chart and #158 on the Billboard 200.[2] A second single from the album, "I Can't Make it Anymore", peaked at #95 on the Hot 100 pop chart.[1]
Turner left his management after dissatisfaction with MGM's soul division (which consisted only of Howard Tate and himself), and played regionally in the South in the early 1970s.
Later that decade, Turner began working with Norman Whitfield, and wrote the tune "Do the Dance" for Rose Royce, which was a top ten R&B hit. He continued recording in the late 1970s and early 1980s, including a song for the movie The Last Dragon (billed on the soundtrack as Dwight David). He did some acting as well. He continues to perform in Michigan, and released his most recent album in 2006 through CD Baby.
I Can't Make It Anymore
Spyder Turner Lyrics
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They say it′s the moon or maybe the season but
Something's not the same and I won′t let my mind be
Baby something's wrong
All the feeling is gone
I can't make it anymore
Just can′t make it anymore
No, no, no, no
Lately I don′t feel much like talking
Instead of going home I go walking
And I'm thinking too much
And darling I′m longing for your touch
Baby something's changed
I don′t feel the same
I can't make it anymore
Just can′t make it anymore, oh
Don't know the reason why
But I just can't lie
When I feel this way
What else can I say?
I can′t make it anymore
Just can′t make it anymore, oh
Where did we go wrong?
Where do I belong?
Let me find my wind
Where it all began
Why I'm leaving you
Why is our love through?
I can′t make it anymore
I got to say it all over
No, no, no, no, no, oh
Hey, hey
Oh no, no, no, no
In Spyder Turner's song "I Can't Make It Anymore", the singer speaks about his struggles within his emotional state. He feels low for no particular reason, and he's not quite sure what's wrong. He can't shake off the feeling that something is off, and the spark is missing from his life. The singer doesn't talk much and instead, chooses to walk around, thinking too hard, and longing for the touch of his partner. His feelings of love have faded, and he's unsure about where he belongs with his partner. He's not satisfied, and he can't handle how things have turned out in his life.
The song expresses vulnerability and a deep emotional struggle. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has felt lost, unloved, or misunderstood in life. It speaks to the idea that sometimes, people can't make it anymore and that they need to be honest about their feelings. They need to dig deep and find their purpose in life. Overall, this song has a strong emotional pull that resonates with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I get too low with no reason
I start feeling depressed even when there is no obvious cause for it
They say it′s the moon or maybe the season but
Some people believe that my mood changes according to the lunar cycle or time of the year
Something's not the same and I won′t let my mind be
I have a sense that something has changed but I am trying not to overthink it
Baby something's wrong
I sense that there is a problem but I'm not sure what it is
All the feeling is gone
I have lost the emotions that were once present in our relationship
I can't make it anymore
I cannot continue with this relationship anymore
Lately I don′t feel much like talking
I don't have the desire to communicate verbally anymore
Instead of going home I go walking
I try to clear my mind and calm myself by taking long walks
And I'm thinking too much
I tend to overanalyze and obsess about the state of our relationship
And darling I′m longing for your touch
I miss being close to you and crave physical intimacy with you
Baby something's changed
I feel like our relationship has gone through a significant shift
I don′t feel the same
I no longer have the same feelings for you that I used to
Don't know the reason why
I cannot explain why I feel so disconnected from you now
But I just can't lie
I cannot pretend that everything is alright when it is not
When I feel this way
When I feel so emotionally drained and disenchanted
What else can I say?
There is nothing more that I can add to what I have already expressed
Where did we go wrong?
I am trying to figure out what went awry in our relationship
Where do I belong?
I feel confused and uncertain about my place in this relationship
Let me find my wind
I need some time and space to think about things and regain my bearings
Where it all began
I want to revisit the early stages of our relationship to see if that spark can be reignited
Why I'm leaving you
I have made the difficult decision to end our relationship
Why is our love through?
I am trying to understand why our love didn't endure
I got to say it all over
I need to say these things again to make sure you understand how I feel
No, no, no, no, no, oh
I am resolute in my decision to end things
Hey, hey
I am trying to get your attention and make sure you are listening to me
Oh no, no, no, no
I am feeling apprehensive and fearful about what the future holds
Writer(s): Gordon Lightfoot
Contributed by Harper N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ANDREASJOV
One that will never leave my collection.
robbk1
What a brilliant track by Dennis Coffey and Mike Theodore. As good as the best Motown. Spyder got his nickname in elementary school. He used to sneak up behind the girls and scare them.
drwhatson
Ha! Ha! I can believe it. He's on Facebook.
robbk1
@drwhatson But he's deceased now. He passed on about a year ago.
drwhatson
@robbk1 Are you certain? His FB page is still running and Wikipedia says he's 75.
robbk1
@drwhatson Sorry! Sorry! Sorry! But so very glad I went temporarily insane, and Spyder is still with us. I hope I didn't give a heart attack to any of his family members. My old, senile memory must have gotten things crossed up. So many of our Soulful Detroit, 1960s Detroit music industry people have been passing on over the past decade, recently, seemingly someone almost every month. I must have been remembering that Clay MacMurray passed on recently, as we always have a memorial thread for them. It was only a few months ago that one of our members posted some photos of Spyder at an event they both attended, and he looked pretty good.
drwhatson
@robbk1Well, you shocked me anyway. :-O :-D
Mark Waples
I have this on vinyl - great track
steven stewardson
Thanks nsb1 one of my fav's I purchased 40 years ago great upload ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
TheOkehman
Thanks for the information and superlaive post and memories....im ashamed to say i havent heard of the Tera Shirma studio.I just love this record but how cool is his name...i reckon a few ladies were blown away with his moniker ha!ha!.....what if you did have all those limbs....eight arms and legs Wow!!! my imagination is in overdrive! Dave from York formerly Burnley