Pitbull & Ape Drums & Steven A. Clark - Pop, Rap
Can’t Have by Pitbull & Ape Drums & Steven A. Clark Lyrics
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[Intro: Pitbull (Steven A. Clark)] Ape Drums, Steven Clark, and yours truly Mr. W.W., haha! I told you once (Can't Have) I tell you twice (Can't Have) The grass looks greener on the other side Til you get to the other side, haha [Pre-Hook: Steven A. Clark] Well you're happy now And I'm so glad, 'cause you're so rad But I guess we always want what we can't have You know the loneliness hurts so bad And girl I want you back But I guess we always want what we can't have [Hook: Steven A. Clark] Can't have Can't have Can't have Ohhhhhh! [Verse 1: Pitbull] I see Central Park from my hotel room And it's got me thinking About the crazy things we used to do For the fame, for the power, for the fortune Ducked prison, ducked death, I'm fortunate It was all a dream, now I wake up and live it Thinking that the sky was the limit 'Til I figured out there's footprints on the moon Now I'm like get out the way, bitch move [Bridge: Pitbull] Papo I'm live, fuck the other side I'm always gonna rep 305 'til I die Everyone knows that this chico gon' ride Now I won't kill you but I'll watch you die I'm always gonna rep 305 'til I die Everyone knows that this chico gon' ride Now I won't kill you but I'll watch you die Everyone wants what they can't have right? [Pre-Hook: Steven A. Clark] Well you're happy now And I'm so glad, 'cause you're so rad But I guess we always want what we can't have You know the loneliness hurts so bad And girl I want you back But I guess we always want what we can't have [Hook: Steven A. Clark] Can't have, can't have Can't have, can't have Can't have, can't have Can't have, ohhhhhh! [Verse 2: Pitbull] Looking at my backyard, now all I see the ocean Not bad for a kid that grew up with roaches Drama, chaos, and different cultures That's what allows me to see through these vultures First we shined the shoes Then we own the shoe shop First we make the sandwich Then we own the restaurants First then we clean the house Then we own every house on the block Not bad for some immigrants [Bridge: Pitbull] Papo I'm live, fuck the other side I'm always gonna rep 305 'til I die Everyone knows that this chico gon' ride Now I won't kill you but I'll watch you die I'm always gonna rep 305 'til I die Everyone knows that this chico gon' ride Now I won't kill you but I'll watch you die Everyone wants what they can't have right? [Pre-Hook: Steven A. Clark] Well you're happy now And I'm so glad, 'cause you're so rad But I guess we always want what we can't have You know the loneliness hurts so bad And girl I want you back But I guess we always want what we can't have [Hook: Steven A. Clark] Can't have, can't have Can't have, can't have Can't have, can't have Can't have, ohhhhhh! [Outro: Steven A. Clark] But I guess we always want what we can't have
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Meaning of "Can’t Have" by Pitbull
The song "Can't Have" grapples with the persistent human desire for what is out of reach, even when current circumstances are favorable. The narrator acknowledges a past relationship where the other person is now happy and successful, yet a lingering regret and longing remain. This sentiment is encapsulated in the recurring line, "But I guess we always want what we can't have," highlighting a core emotional tension. Pitbull's verses introduce a narrative of ambition and achievement, contrasting a past of hardship with present luxury. He reflects on the "crazy things we used to do for the fame, for the power, for the fortune," and the immense success that followed, moving from "shined the shoes" to "own every house on the block." This journey, while triumphant, seems to underscore the idea that even after attaining significant goals, the allure of the unattainable persists, possibly even fueling the drive to achieve more. The core of the song's effectiveness lies in its direct, almost blunt, articulation of this universal yearning. The contrast between Steven A. Clark's melancholic plea for a lost love and Pitbull's boastful recounting of his rise creates a fascinating duality. While Clark laments a specific personal loss, Pitbull's verses suggest a broader, almost philosophical take on ambition and desire, implying that the drive to acquire what's just beyond reach is a fundamental aspect of the human condition, even for those who have seemingly achieved everything. Ultimately, the lyrics resonate because they tap into a relatable, if sometimes uncomfortable, truth about human nature. The repeated refrain serves as a constant reminder of this inherent dissatisfaction, suggesting that true contentment might be elusive when the focus remains on what is absent. It's this acknowledgment of a perpetual wanting, regardless of one's station, that gives the song its enduring, albeit slightly cynical, emotional weight.
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Credits
- Writers
- Pitbull
- Eric Lopez
- Steven Sanz
- Samuel Hyken
- Steven A. Clark