Steven A. Clark is a singer/songwriter from Miami. His debut project Stripe… Read Full Bio ↴Steven A. Clark is a singer/songwriter from Miami. His debut project Stripes has garnered him many comparisons to fellow sensations Frank Ocean & The Weeknd. Clark did not know about these artists until after he released his first album. Clark is slowly making a name for himself on his own terms without the support of major powers in music (Odd Future for Frank & Drake for The Weeknd). He is currently working on his next project. Follow him on Twitter: @stevenaclark.

I can't change you
Steven A. Clark Lyrics

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I didn't mean to meet you here
But sometimes we all need someone who doesn't follow rules
At times I need to disappear
Escape responsibilities and a life that seems so cruel…
The way you looked at me, I stopped
I know I couldn't help myself I had to stare
Your way of life is hard on me
But I can't sustain us long, I don't have the cash to spare

I can't afford you, the price is just too high to pay
In spite of how I feel, how can I forget
That I can't afford you, expensive habits stay that way
The price is just too high to pay
It's time to stop this masquerade
The thought of never seeing you weakens me
Danger in discovery is near
Just once more before I go, I always say but never free…
I can't afford you, the price is just too high to pay
In spite of how I feel, how can I forget

That I can't afford you, expensive habits stay that way
The price is just too high to pay

Overall Meaning

"I Can't Change You" by Steven A. Clark talks about the struggles of a relationship with a person who is living a lavish lifestyle that is incompatible with the singer's means. The lyrics are about the singer's desire to be with this person, but they can't afford their expensive habits. They are aware that their relationship is not sustainable, but they still can't resist the temptation to be with this person. The song talks about the conflict between the heart and the mind, where the heart wants what it wants, but the mind knows it's not practical.

The opening lines of the song set the mood and the theme of the song - meeting someone unexpectedly and finding comfort in their presence. The lines "But sometimes we all need someone who doesn't follow rules / At times I need to disappear" imply that the singer is looking for an escape from their reality, and that's when they met this person. The singer is aware that their way of life is not compatible with theirs, but they can't help how they feel.

The chorus of the song talks about the high price of the relationship, which is not monetary but emotional. The singer is aware that they can't afford this person, and their expensive habits stay that way. They are aware that they have to stop the masquerade and end the relationship before they get hurt further.

Line by Line Meaning

I didn't mean to meet you here
I didn't plan on meeting you, but sometimes we all need someone who doesn't follow rules

At times I need to disappear,Escape responsibilities and a life that seems so cruel…
Sometimes I need to get away from my responsibilities and a life that feels too harsh

The way you looked at me, I stopped
I couldn't resist staring at you when you looked at me that way

Your way of life is hard on me,But I can't sustain us long, I don't have the cash to spare
Your lifestyle is too expensive for me to maintain, I can't afford to keep us going

I can't afford you, the price is just too high to pay
I cannot afford to be with you, the cost is too steep

In spite of how I feel, how can I forget
Even though I have strong feelings for you, I can't ignore the reality of the situation

That I can't afford you, expensive habits stay that way
I cannot change the fact that I can't afford to be with you, your expensive lifestyle won't change

It's time to stop this masquerade
It's time to end this facade, this false pretense

The thought of never seeing you weakens me
The idea that I might not see you again makes me feel vulnerable and powerless

Danger in discovery is near
There is a risk in exploring this relationship further

Just once more before I go, I always say but never free…
I always say I'm leaving, but I can never fully break free from this attachment

I can't afford you, the price is just too high to pay
I cannot afford to be with you, the cost is too steep

In spite of how I feel, how can I forget
Even though I have strong feelings for you, I can't ignore the reality of the situation

That I can't afford you, expensive habits stay that way
I cannot change the fact that I can't afford to be with you, your expensive lifestyle won't change

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Steven Di Pilla

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