He Can't Love U
The Jagged Edge Lyrics
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But he can't love you like I can
Trust me (ooh, ooh, ooh)
As the clock strikes twelve
I'm sitting here wondering how the hell
Did I let you leave
And baby I know that I did my share
I'm just trying to get an understanding
Of what to do
'Cause I'm half way going crazy
Girl they can't fade me
He can't love you like I love you
Baby you know it too
And you should never wanna be with a man
If he can't be a man
And do the things to you like I can
He can't love you like I love you
Baby you know it too
And you should never wanna be with a man
If he can't be a man
And do the things to you like I can
I stop, and I wait, and I think
That I never met someone to make me feel
Like I'm ready to love
So I gotta do what I gotta do
Just to keep you
Keep you here with me baby
Now I feel it's time for me to say
That I need you boo
And I can't go a day without your loving
Baby I can't live without you
I know you know
No matter if you want it baby
Ain't no ifs, or buts, or maybes
And I know that one day you'll see
That he can't really love you like I love you
He can't love you like I love you
Baby you know it too
And you should never wanna be with a man
If he can't be a man
And do the things to you like I can
He can't love you like I love you
Baby you know it too
And you should never wanna be with a man
If he can't be a man
And do the things to you like I can
He can't, he can't love you girl
He's never gonna love you girl
Like I love you girl
He can't, he can't love you girl
He's never gonna love you girl
Like I love you girl
He can't, he can't love you girl
He's never gonna love you girl
Like I love you girl
He can't, he can't love you girl
He can't love you like I love you
Baby you know it too
And you should never wanna be with a man
If he can't be a man
And do the things to you like I can
I'm telling you
He can't love you like I love you
Baby you know it too
And you should never wanna be with a man
If he can't be a man
And do the things to you like I can
(He can't love you) he can't love you like I love you
Baby you know it too
The Jagged Edge's song "He Can't Love U" is a soulful ballad about a man trying to convince his ex-girlfriend that her new man can't give her the love and attention that he can. The song is sung from the perspective of the singer who feels they have a much stronger connection with their ex than her current boyfriend. The track opens with the singer saying he's not a hater, but he knows that the new man in his ex's life can't love her the way he can.
The lyrics go on to describe the singer's feelings about how he let his ex go while he was still in love with her. He admits that he deceived her but wants to make things right and get her back. He emphasizes that the new man won't be able to love her the way he does; hence she should never want to be with a man who can't take care of her.
The song's slow R&B beat and the raw emotion in the lyrics convey the heartache the singer feels over losing his love interest. The song's chorus emphasizes that the new man can never love her like the singer does, making it clear that he believes he's the right man for her.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't no hater or nothing
I don't have any bad feelings towards you or anyone else
But he can't love you like I can
I know that I can love you much better than he ever could
Trust me (ooh, ooh, ooh)
You can trust me when I say that
As the clock strikes twelve
Late at night
I'm sitting here wondering how the hell
I'm thinking hard and questioning
Did I let you leave
I'm regretting letting you go
And baby I know that I did my share
I admit that I've made mistakes too
Of things to deceive you
I've lied to you at times
I'm just trying to get an understanding
I'm trying to comprehend everything
Of what to do
I'm figuring out what actions to take
'Cause I'm half way going crazy
I'm going insane with the thought of not having you
Girl they can't fade me
No one can bring me down
He can't love you like I love you
No one can love you as much as I do
Baby you know it too
You're aware of this fact
And you should never wanna be with a man
You shouldn't choose to be with someone
If he can't be a man
If he can't act like a grown-up
And do the things to you like I can
And treat you the way I do
I stop, and I wait, and I think
I pause and reflect on things
That I never met someone to make me feel
I've never met anyone who made me feel
Like I'm ready to love
Like I'm prepared to give love fully
So I gotta do what I gotta do
I'll do whatever it takes
Just to keep you
To make sure you stay with me
Keep you here with me baby
Keep you close to me
Now I feel it's time for me to say
I believe it's time for me to express
That I need you boo
I need you, my love
And I can't go a day without your loving
I can't live without your affection
Baby I can't live without you
I can't survive without you
I know you know
I'm aware that you understand
No matter if you want it baby
Even if you don't intend to agree
Ain't no ifs, or buts, or maybes
There are no exceptions or possibilities of an alternative
And I know that one day you'll see
I'm sure that one day you'll realize
That he can't really love you like I love you
That he's unable to love you as much as I do
He can't, he can't love you girl
He's incapable of loving you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDON CASEY, BRANDON D CASEY, BRIAN CASEY, BRIAN D CASEY, BRYAN MICHAEL PAUL COX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@deborahpitts03
Who’s listening to this in 2024?
@shirleybutler2623
OMG Deborah Please don't leave me out 😘♥️Great music like this doesn't have a time stamp. The lyrics and that smooth catchy beat just janked ur heartstrings ❤❤for decades ♾️ Do U Agree?? Still listening how about March 16 2024💕💖♥️😍🕺🕺
@kamargee9680
Sho nuff
@maureenowens1356
I am love it too❤😊
@westernbxy
I am
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Me😊
@Bosschicksherion1
Who still listening to Jagged Edge in 2024❤❤? Definitely Me how bout you?
@brandyj.behymer6489
Meeeee 💜 them.
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Me 🙌🏽
@the_one9801
4 favorite group after Jodeci Silk and HTOWN