I Can
The Mamas & the Papas Lyrics


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I can't wait to say good-bye
I can't wait to make you cry
I can't wait...I can't wait to let you down.

I can't wait...can't wait to hear you say
That you love me and you'll change your ways
But I'll say...but I'll say I'd rather be free
It's gonna be so good for me
And baby I can't wait
Baby, I can't wait (no).

I can't wait to hear you plead;
I can't wait...it't what I need.
I can't wait (I can't) to see you fall
(Can't wait to see you fall...)
I can't wait (can't wait) to hear you scream,
Baby, when you know that
It's the end of your dreams.
Can't wait to see your face
When I'd packed up and leaving your place
And baby I can't wait (no).

I can't wait to say good-bye;
I can't wait to make you cry.
I can't wait...I can't wait to let you down
(Can't wait to let you down...)
I can't wait...can't wait to hear you say
That you love me
And you'll change your ways
But I'll say...but I'll say I'd rather be free




It's gonnn be so good for me
And, baby, I can't wait, no.

Overall Meaning

The song "I Can't Wait" by The Mamas & the Papas was written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips. The lyrics express the singer's satisfaction in ending a relationship, with a strong sense of resentment towards their partner. The singer can't wait to say goodbye, make their partner cry, and let them down. Additionally, the singer can't wait to hear their partner plead and beg for them to stay, only to reject them and leave. The song ends with the singer looking forward to being free, without any attachments to their partner as it will be good for them.


The lyrics of "I Can't Wait" suggest a desire for personal autonomy and a distaste for being in a relationship, but it also reveals the desire for power and control over another person. The singer takes pleasure in the thought of their partner being hurt and belittled, showing signs of emotional manipulation. Overall, the song is about the liberating feeling of moving on from a romantic relationship even if it means breaking someone's heart in the process.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't wait to say good-bye
I am excited to end this relationship


I can't wait to make you cry
I am looking forward to hurting you emotionally


I can't wait...I can't wait to let you down.
I can't wait to disappoint you and break your heart


I can't wait...can't wait to hear you say That you love me and you'll change your ways
I want to hear you beg and promise to change so I can reject you


But I'll say...but I'll say I'd rather be free It's gonna be so good for me And baby I can't wait Baby, I can't wait (no).
I will reject your plea because I want to be single and it will benefit me deeply


I can't wait to hear you plead;
I am excited to hear you beg for my love


I can't wait...it't what I need.
Hearing you beg will satisfy my desire for power


I can't wait (I can't) to see you fall (Can't wait to see you fall...)
I am eagerly anticipating your downfall and failure


I can't wait (can't wait) to hear you scream, Baby, when you know that It's the end of your dreams.
I want to hear you suffer and realize that our relationship is over


Can't wait to see your face When I'd packed up and leaving your place And baby I can't wait (no).
I want to see the pain and shock on your face when I leave you


I can't wait to say good-bye; I can't wait to make you cry. I can't wait...I can't wait to let you down (Can't wait to let you down...) I can't wait...can't wait to hear you say That you love me And you'll change your ways But I'll say...but I'll say I'd rather be free It's gonnn be so good for me And, baby, I can't wait, no.
Overall, I am eager and excited to cause you pain and end our relationship for my own benefit.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN EDMUND ANDREW PHILLIPS

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Comments from YouTube:

Maximilian Raphael

I love the beat to this song, its my first time hearing this song.

catman916

Thanks, B. The Wrecking Crew deserves all the recognition it can be given. They left their imprint on so many great recordings. Michelle was one of those women who made young men fantasize.

Konan

This song make me remember “losing my religion” more about the beat 💕😅

Steve Chapman

John and Cass duet.

mike hunt

Jill Gibson is on vocals instead of Michelle Phillips.

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