Can't Let Her Get Away
Michael Jackson
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I thought she had to have it Since the first time she came Who knows the situation Mysteries do remain And now I wonder why I breakdown when I cry Is it something I said Or is it just a lie (is it just a lie) I try so hard to love you Some things take Time and shame I think the whole world Of you Your thoughts of me remain I'll play the fool for you I'll change the rules for you Just say it and I'll do Just make this thing come true (make a dream come true) If I let her get away Though I'm begging On my knees I'll be crying everyday Knowing the girl That got away I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I tried to mastermind it By saying let it be But every time I did it The hurt came back at me I told you that I need you A thousand times and why I played the fool for you And still you said goodbye (still you said goodbye) If I let her get away Then the world will Have to see A fool who lives alone And the fool who Set you free I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I've got the feelin' Can't let go Can't let go I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away I can't let I can't let her get away
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Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON, TEDDY RILEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Album RelationThe song "Can't Let Her Get Away" is a track from Michael Jackson's 1991 album, 'Dangerous'.
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Singing StyleThis song showcases Michael Jackson's falsetto singing style along with his signature vocal inflections.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics revolve around a theme of unrequited love and the despair it causes, which is quite common in Michael Jackson's songs.
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Music Genre"Can't Let Her Get Away" is typically classified as a new jack swing song, a genre that fuses together elements of jazz, funk, R&B, and hip-hop.
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Song WriterIt is written by Michael Jackson himself along with Teddy Riley, who was a significant contributor to the new jack swing genre.
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Collaborative EffortIt was produced by Michael Jackson and Teddy Riley, showcasing the fruitful professional relationship between the two artists.
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Limited RecognitionDespite being a part of a successful album, "Can't Let Her Get Away" did not receive as much recognition as other tracks in it like "Black or White" or "Remember the Time."
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Personal StyleThe song encapsulates Jackson's evolving musical style of the early '90s, marking a departure from his earlier pop works.
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Sound EffectIt features multiple sound effects and samples, which were highly innovative for their time.
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Cultural ImpactDespite not being one of Jackson's most recognized songs, "Can't Let Her Get Away" had a notable impact on the new jack swing genre and inspired many artists.
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Non-single RecordThe song was not released as a single, hence, did not chart or have a music video.
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Critical OpinionSome critics have complimented the song for its danceable beat and catchy melody, while others have said it is overshadowed by more popular tracks on the 'Dangerous' album.
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Rarely PerformedUnlike many other songs on the 'Dangerous' album, "Can't Let Her Get Away" was not regularly included in Michael Jackson's concerts or live performances.
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