I Can't
Teen Heroes Lyrics


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Why must you talk about me?
If I'm bad
Then tell me what is good?
I can't be the one
That can be everything
I can't be the one
That isn't happening
I can't be the one
That is alive
Can't find the strength to tell you
That everything you tell me turns that wrong
Sleepless on the floor
Not gonna take much more
Sleep since I can't figure out
What friends are all about
I can't be the one
That can be everything
I can't be the one
That isn't happening
I can't be the one
That is alive
Why must you talk about me?
If I'm bad
Then tell me what is good?
I can't be the one
That can be everything
I can't be the one
That isn't happening
I can't be the one
That is alive
Sleepless on the floor
Not gonna take much more




Sleep since I feel bored
To lose again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Can't" by Teen Heroes reflect feelings of insecurity, confusion, and frustration. The singer seems to be struggling with the expectations of others and feeling like they can never measure up. They question why people talk about them, asking for clarification on what is considered "good." The repetition of "I can't be the one" emphasizes the pressure the singer feels to be everything and to live up to others' expectations. The line "Can't find the strength to tell you that everything you tell me turns that wrong" suggests that the singer is receiving negative feedback and criticism from someone, which is causing a lot of self-doubt. The final lines of the song, with the singer feeling bored and like they're going to lose again, indicate that they are exhausted and disheartened by the situation they find themselves in.


Overall, "I Can't" is a song about the struggle to fit in, the stress of living up to other people's expectations, and the self-doubt that comes with the pressure to be perfect. It's a relatable theme, especially for teenagers who may feel overwhelmed by the social dynamics of high school or the expectations of their parents or teachers.


Line by Line Meaning

Why must you talk about me?
Why are you constantly gossiping about me behind my back?


If I'm bad
If I'm not meeting your expectations or living up to your standards


Then tell me what is good?
Instead of talking about my flaws, can you please give me some constructive feedback?


I can't be the one that can be everything
I can't be perfect, I have limitations and I can only do what I'm capable of


I can't be the one that isn't happening
I can't be someone who isn't present or involved in what's going on


I can't be the one that is alive
I can't keep going on like everything is okay when it's not


Can't find the strength to tell you that everything you tell me turns that wrong
I don't have the courage to tell you that your negative comments are affecting me in a bad way


Sleepless on the floor, Not gonna take much more
I'm exhausted from dealing with your constant criticism and I can't handle it anymore


Sleep since I can't figure out what friends are all about
I'm so confused about our friendship that I'm losing sleep over it


Sleepless on the floor, Not gonna take much more, Sleep since I feel bored, To lose again
I'm tired of feeling like I'm not good enough for you and I'm afraid to lose you as a friend if I don't keep trying




Lyrics ยฉ O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GEORGE WEISS, HUGO PERETTI, LUIGI CREATORE

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matheus machado

There are other beat Villan I can think of:

1 - Elemento, Extroyer, Toxzon, (from early 2000's Max Steel) and Malino (from Reboot Max Steel)

2 - Van Kleise and the Pack (Generator Rex)

3 - The Dark Dragon (American Dragon Jake Longe)

4 - Vlad Plasmus and Dan Phantom (Danny Phantom)

5 - Aggregor/Ultimate Aggregor (Ben 10 UA)

6 - Titan (Megamind - DreamWorks)

7 - Kai (Kung Fu Panda - DreamWorks)

8 - V.V.Argust (Secret Saturdays)

9 - Hawk Moth (Miraculosa Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir)

About heroes, they could bring:

1 - Rex Salazar aka Generator Rex

2 - Zak Saturday (Secret Saturdays)

3 - Max Steel (early 2009's)

4 - Violet (The Incridibles - Disney)

5 - Samurai Jack (Self explicatory - he could be the tutor of Team Teen)

6 - The Fairies of Winx Club (feminin' represetention, y'know)

7 - Ladybug, Cat Noite and the resto of Miraculosa Team

8 - Expirience 221 aka Sparky (from Lilo & Stitch series), every Team needs a mascot.

Special Appereances:

Gru (Despicable Me) and Megamind could pretty much work with Rick and Morty

Dexter (Dexter Laboratรณrio), Jimmy Nรชutron, Hi4o Hamada (Big Herรณi 6) could be Team Teen's background intelligence and scientist.



All comments from YouTube:

Tiaraelijah Green

Every episode of Team Teen combined in a 39 minute video?! Awesome!!!

*~zacky~*

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Adam Caillouette

@Dtoons So... There's more Team Teen to come, right?

Collin Parker

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Maxtopia

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Jayce

Whatโ€™s is your next team teen episode

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Alon Kilci

Really hope this gets continued. You guys did a great job with the story and capturing the accuracy of the characters.

Ben Donovan

โ€‹@Dtoons Oops, I almost forgot, the Mane 6 from My Little Pony Friendship is Magic and their friends!

Ben Donovan

โ€‹@Dtoons And I have ideas of new characters, I hope you like them. The original Powerpuff Girls, Garfield and his friends, Snoopy, his friends and family, the Loud siblings, Blue from the original Blue's Clues and her friends, Dora the Explorer and her friends, Little Bill and his friends, Lulu Moppet and her friends, the Disney princesses, including Cinderella's stepsister Anastasia who fully redeemed herself, Princess Anastasia, Princess Sofia, Princess Elaina, the Winx Club, Ashi and her friends, the gang from Season 1 of All Grown Up, the Justice League, the DC Superhero Girls, the Sailor Scouts, all of them, the 2003 Teen Titans, Grizz Panda and Ice Bear, Susan and Mary Test with Johnny and Dukey, Princess Peach and her friends, Chun-Li, Will, Irma, Taranee, Hay Lin, Cornelia, Ami and Yumi, Rudy, Penny and Snap and their friends from Chalkzone, Huckleberry Hound and his friends, Juniper Lee and her friends, Ash and his friends from the entire Pokรฉmon franchise, everyone from the entire Digimon franchise, the girls from the entire Pretty Cure franchise, Jackie Chan and his friends from Jackie Chan Adventures, Brandy Harrington and Mr. Whiskers, the gang from Big Hero 6, the Kids Next Door, Jimmy Neutron and his friends.

Rzhael 06

@Dtoons okay I'm genuinely a bit scared to ask this question, but do you plan to continue the series?

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