Keyenta Bullard (born February 12,1998) professionally known as Yungeen Ace… Read Full Bio ↴Keyenta Bullard (born February 12,1998) professionally known as Yungeen Ace, is an American rapper. He is best known for his songs "Pain", which has received over 51 million views on YouTube. During his career he has released 7 mixtapes, he was born in Chicago, Illinois but during early childhood moved to Jacksonville with his family, and he represents Jacksonville, Florida and is considered a Duval rapper. He has also served prison time, and survived a shooting that left his brother and two close friends dead. This inspired his hit single "Pain" which gave his career a major boost.

I Can't
Yungeen Ace Lyrics

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Can't smoke no weed so I can't smoke away my pain
Can't seem to vent 'cause in the end they all gon' change (they all gon' change)
Never love again, can't trust a soul they all want fame (they all want fame)
I'm on probation, one mistake I'm locked up in them chains
Can't smoke no weed so I can't smoke away my pain (so I can't smoke away)
Can't seem to vent 'cause in the end they all gon' change (they all gon' change)
Never love again, can't trust a soul they all want fame (they all want fame)
I'm on probation, one mistake I'm locked up in them chains

Say one mistake will get me out of here
I get caught lacking in the streets, it's gone get me out of here
Until death do us part, another man I won't ever fear
Them niggas bitches on the sidelines, they chill
Bitch you hear them shots up on your block loud and clear
After all the shit you said, be damned if I let you live
I'm a trained demon assassin I shoot to kill, ay, ay

I can't
I can't
I can't let you live (I can't let you live)
Uh-uh, no I can't let you live
I can't
I can't
I can't let you live
I can't let you live

Can't smoke no weed so I can't smoke away my pain (uh-uh)
Can't seem to vent 'cause in the end they all gon' change (they all gon' change)
Never love again, can't trust a soul they all want fame (they all want fame)
I'm on probation, one mistake I'm locked up in them chains
Can't smoke no weed so I can't smoke away my pain
Can't seem to vent 'cause in the end they all gon' change (they all gon' change)
Never love again, can't trust a soul they all want fame (they all want fame)
I'm on probation, one mistake I'm locked up in them chains

All this pain trapped in my body
You can see it in my eyes but I refuse to let it show (I refuse to let it show)
Ayy, don't tempt me bitch 'cause when I up no hesitation
Watch how quick that I really up and blow (boom boom boom boom) ayy
And everything I say, I stand on
Caught him slipping he ran from me
Could've took a job but he would've took the stand on me
Caught him slipping he ran from me
Could've took a job but he would've took the stand on me (I swear I ain't lying)
Eight shots to my body, they wonder how I live this shit
2Pac thug life reincarnated bitch I live this shit
Everything I say a real real nigga gon' feel this shit
And all them bitch ass niggas speaking I hope ya'll live that shit

Can't smoke no weed so I can't smoke away my pain (no)
Can't seem to vent 'cause in the end they all gon' change (they all gon' change)
Never love again, can't trust a soul they all want fame (they all want fame)
I'm on probation, one mistake I'm locked up in them chains (I'm locked up in them chains)
Can't smoke no weed so I can't smoke away my pain (No I can't smoke away my pain)
Can't seem to vent 'cause in the end they all gon' change (they all gon' change)
Never love again, can't trust a soul they all want fame (they all want fame)
I'm on probation, one mistake I'm locked up in them chains (I'm locked up in them chains)

I can't
I can't
I can't let you live (I can't)
Uh-uh, no I can't let you live
I can't
I can't
I can't let you live (no)
I can't let you live
I can't
I can't
I can't let you live
No I can't let you live
I can't
I can't

I can't let you live (no I can't let you live)
I can't let you live

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Can't" by Yungeen Ace express the rapper's sense of hopelessness and desperation. He feels trapped in his pain and unable to find relief through his usual coping mechanisms, such as smoking weed or venting to others. The people in his life seem fickle and only interested in their own fame and success, making it difficult for him to trust or love anyone. Additionally, the fact that he is on probation creates a constant fear of making a mistake that could land him back in prison.

The song also contains themes of violence and revenge, with Yungeen Ace describing himself as a "trained demon assassin" who will not hesitate to shoot those who threaten him. He has experienced deadly violence himself, surviving multiple gunshot wounds, and carries that trauma with him. The lyrics suggest that Yungeen Ace feels like he has little agency in his life and is controlled by external forces. The repetition of "I can't" throughout the song underscores this feeling of powerlessness.

Line by Line Meaning

Can't smoke no weed so I can't smoke away my pain
I am unable to use marijuana to alleviate my emotional suffering.

Can't seem to vent 'cause in the end they all gon' change (they all gon' change)
I am unable to express my feelings to anyone because I believe they will eventually turn on me and become different.

Never love again, can't trust a soul they all want fame (they all want fame)
I cannot fall in love or trust anyone because I believe they are all seeking attention and recognition.

I'm on probation, one mistake I'm locked up in them chains
I am currently on probation and fear that any small error will result in imprisonment.

Say one mistake will get me out of here
I am willing to make a mistake to get out of my current situation.

I get caught lacking in the streets, it's gone get me out of here
If I am caught off guard in the streets, it could be the push I need to escape my current circumstances.

Until death do us part, another man I won't ever fear
I am not afraid of any other man, even if it means until death.

Them niggas bitches on the sidelines, they chill
Those individuals who are spectators rather than participants in dangerous situations are cowards.

Bitch you hear them shots up on your block loud and clear
Even if you are not directly involved or affected, you should still be aware of the violence happening in your community.

After all the shit you said, be damned if I let you live
I will not let someone who has wronged me live after all the disrespectful things they have said.

I'm a trained demon assassin I shoot to kill, ay, ay
I am skilled in taking out my enemies and am not afraid to do so.

All this pain trapped in my body
My body is holding onto a lot of emotional pain.

You can see it in my eyes but I refuse to let it show (I refuse to let it show)
Although others can see that I am in pain, I do not want to openly express it.

Ayy, don't tempt me bitch 'cause when I up no hesitation
Do not provoke me, because when I am ready to fight, I will not hold back.

Watch how quick that I really up and blow (boom boom boom boom) ayy
See how quickly I retaliate with force when provoked.

And all them bitch ass niggas speaking I hope ya'll live that shit
I want those people who talk badly about me to experience the same struggles I am going through.

No I can't smoke away my pain
I am unable to use marijuana to escape my emotional pain.

I'm locked up in them chains
I am currently restricted and trapped in my situation.

I can't let you live
After being wronged, I am not willing to spare that person's life.

Uh-uh, no I can't let you live
Absolutely not, I will not let you live after what you have done.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Austin Ruff, Christopher Johnson, Jaehyun Kim, Jonathan Shapiro, Keyanta Bullard

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