I Can Tell
The Chancellors Lyrics
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Oh I,
Can turn the gray sky blue, I
You see I can make it rain, when I want it to, oh I
I can build a castle from a single grain of sand, I
You see I can make a ship sail, on dry land tell 'em yeah
I'm unhappy with all the powers I possess, yeah
Girl you're the key to my happiness and I
(I can't get next to you)
I've trying a long time
(I can't get next to you, babe)
(I can't get next you)
I don't know what to do
I,
Oh I,
I, oh Lord
I can fly like a bird in the sky, oh I
And I can buy anything that money can buy, oh I
Can turn a river into a raging fire, oh I
And I can live forever if I so desire, yeah
I'm unhappy with all the power I possess, yeah girl
'Cause girl your the key cause
(I can't get next to you babe)
(I can't get next to you)
(I can't get next to you babe)
(I can't get next to you)
Let me tell that
I can turn back the hands of time,
You better believe I can, oh I
You see I can take the season's change just by waving my hand, let me say I
I can change anything from old to new girl, oh I
All the things I want to do the most, you see, I'm unable to do, yeah
Unimportant these things that I'm trying to do here today
'Cause girl, you see, I
(Can't get next to you babe)
I've been trying a long time
(I can't get next to you)
Oh somebody oughta help me
(I can't get next to you, babe)
Let me, let me go
(I can't get next to you)
Let me
I, Lord I've been working on it, baby
I've been thinking about it
Oh I
But you see, I've been trying to call you all day long
But you see I don't have your phone number, honey, I
I've been, I've been, thinking about you baby, something awful
You see, I, oh I, sometimes I feel like I want to moan about it
And I, I don't just know what to say about it
The Chancellors' song "I Can Tell" is an ode to the power of love. The lyrics describe a man who can seemingly do anything, from turning a gray sky blue to building a castle from a grain of sand, and even flying like a bird in the sky. However, despite all of these abilities, the man is unable to get next to the woman who holds the key to his happiness.
The song explores themes of love, power, and frustration. The man is frustrated by his inability to win the woman's affections, despite all of the power he possesses. Throughout the song, he tries to impress her with his abilities, but ultimately realizes that love cannot be won through feats of strength or magic.
The lyrics are presented in a conversational tone, as if the man is trying to convince the woman of his capabilities. The repetition of the phrase "I can't get next to you" highlights his frustration and underscores the overarching theme of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I, my, my, my, my
I am confident and certain of my abilities
Oh I, Can turn the gray sky blue, I
I have the power to change my surroundings and make things better
You see I can make it rain, when I want it to, oh I
I have control over the elements and can make things happen according to my will
I can build a castle from a single grain of sand, I
I am capable of creating something magnificent from very little
You see I can make a ship sail, on dry land tell 'em yeah
I can achieve the impossible, and make things happen that others consider to be impossible
I'm unhappy with all the powers I possess, yeah
Despite my incredible abilities, I still feel unfulfilled and unsatisfied
Girl you're the key to my happiness and I
I realize that true happiness for me lies in the love and companionship of the girl I adore
(I can't get next to you, babe )
I am unable to connect with the girl I love in the way that I desire
(I can't get next to you)
Despite my best efforts, I am unable to be with the girl I love
I've trying a long time
I have been putting in a lot of effort and struggling to overcome this obstacle
I don't know what to do
I feel helpless and unsure of how to resolve this situation
I can fly like a bird in the sky, oh I
I have the ability to soar and achieve great heights
And I can buy anything that money can buy, oh I
I have the power to acquire anything that my heart desires
Can turn a river into a raging fire, oh I
I have the power to transform and make things happen that seem impossible
And I can live forever if I so desire, yeah
I have great power and control over my own destiny, and can choose to live forever
I can turn back the hands of time, You better believe I can, oh I
I have the ability to alter the past and change the course of events
You see I can take the season's change just by waving my hand, let me say I
I can influence and control the natural course of events, such as changing the seasons
I can change anything from old to new girl, oh I
I have the power to transform and rejuvenate anything or anyone, including the girl I love
All the things I want to do the most, you see, I'm unable to do, yeah
Despite my immense powers, there are still some things that are beyond my control and out of my reach
Unimportant these things that I'm trying to do here today
The things that I am striving for are ultimately insignificant when compared with the love and companionship of the girl I desire
Cause girl, you see, I
The love and companionship of the girl I desire is what truly matters in my life
(Can't get next to you babe)
Despite my great powers, I am still unable to be with the girl I love
Oh somebody oughta help me
I am in need of assistance and support to overcome the obstacles that are preventing me from being with the girl I love
Let me, let me go
I am feeling trapped and suffocated by my current situation, and need to break free in order to find true happiness
I've been thinking about it
I have been obsessing over this situation, and trying to come up with a solution to my problem
But you see, I've been trying to call you all day long
I have been desperately trying to reach out to the girl I love in order to resolve our differences and be together
But you see I don't have your phone number, honey, I
I am unable to contact the girl I love because I do not have her phone number
Sometimes I feel like I want to moan about it
I am feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by the obstacles that are preventing me from being with the girl I love
And I, I don't just know what to say about it
I am at a loss for words and unsure of how to express my feelings about the situation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRETT STRONG, NORMAN WHITFIELD, NORMAN J. WHITFIELD
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