Can't Let You Go

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About Can't Let You Go

"Can't Let You Go" is a song by American hip-hop artist Fabolous. It was released in February 2003 as the second single from his second studio album Street Dreams. The song features Mike Shorey and Lil' Mo and was produced by Just Blaze.


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2003
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Baby girl
You know my situation
And sometimes I know you get impatient
But you don't put to on a show to get patience
Take it to court and go through litigations
And I respect ya gangsta
Treat you like a princess
And put something on your neck to thank ya
She's my pinch hitter
When the starting lineup ain't playing right
I come off the bench wit her
It might sound like I'm gassing ya
But it took time to get from the back seat to the passenger
We been creeping and sneaking
Just to keep it from leaking
We so deep in our freaking
That we don't sleep on the weekend
Wifey
A little bit uptight
Wondering why he coming home in the middle of the night
It'll be alright if y'all bump heads it'll be a fight
But I said it'll be alright

I really want to be with you (be with you)
But I gotta be real with you (real with you)
I can't leave you alone (lone)
And I know I'm living wrong
But I can't let ya go
Your the one I want in my life (want in my life)
Already got a wife (got a wife)
Can't leave you alone (lone)
And I know I'm living wrong
But I can't let ya go

You ain't ever step out of line
Or get out a pocket
So I made sure canary sent out your locket
To protect you, I'll get out and cock it
And you know the barrel of my gun is big enough to spit out a rocket
Oh, you gonna play dumb if cops do come through
I gotta keep the top up if my drop do come through
But I know the boutiques and the shops you run through
So I cop her one, and cop you one too
You always get a daily page, weekly ring
Plus you ain't too shy to do them freaky things
I ain't gotta put a band on your finger
I worry about you telling the whole world I'm your new Allen Springer
At first you were something I denied
Something I would slide
Just do something in the ride
But shorty
There's something that you provide
Cause the entree ain't as good without something on the side

I really want to be with you (be with you)
But I gotta be real with you (real with you)
I can't leave you alone (lone)
And I know I'm living wrong
But I can't let ya go
Your the one I want in my life (want in my life)
Already got a wife (got a wife)
Can't leave you alone (lone)
And I know I'm living wrong
But I can't let ya go

Uh oh, I might be leaving the earth soon
My girl gonna kill me if she smells the scent of your perfume
Its gonna be a clip towards if I go back
With stains of your lip gloss on my throwback
She won't care if I'm a platinum rapper
If she catch me with an empty magnum wrapper
So keep it on the down low call the carsely
You seen what happened with Mr. Big and R. Kelly

You know I get from you
Anytime this chick is there for you
Feelings I'm'ma share wit you
Which makes it a Lil Mo clear for you

I really want to be with you (be with you)
But I gotta be real with you (real with you)
I can't leave you alone (lone)
And I know I'm living wrong
But I can't let ya go
Your the one I want in my life (want in my life)
Already got a wife (got a wife)
Can't leave you alone (lone)
And I know I'm living wrong
But I can't let ya go

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Fabolous

John David Jackson (born November 18, 1977), better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper. His first music appearance was with his 2001 release Ghetto Fabolous. He is also known for his hit singles "Can't Deny It", "Young'n (Holla Back)", "Breathe", "Make Me Better", "My Time" and "Throw It in the Bag". Fabolous is also signed to Diddy's Ciroc Management company. more »

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Written by: John Jackson, Cynthia Loving, Justin Gregory Smith

Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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14 facts about this song

Genre
"Can't Let You Go" by Fabolous is a hip-hop and R&B song which combines several elements of pop music.
Album Release
The song was originally released on February 23, 2003, as part of Fabolous's second studio album, "Street Dreams."
Chart Success
The song was a huge commercial success, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of Fabolous’s biggest hits.
Featured Artist
The song has a guest appearance from American singer-songwriter Mike Shorey, who provides the chorus.
Lyrics Theme
The song's lyrics talk about a man who’s in a relationship but can't let go of his affair with another woman.
Song Length
The track is approximately 3 minutes and 43 seconds long, which is fairly standard for a pop/hip-hop song.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Erik White and features Fabolous and Mike Shorey. The video achieved significant airplay upon release.
Sampling
The melody of the song draws its tune from the song "Betcha by Golly, Wow" by The Stylistics.
Critical Reception
"Can't Let You Go" received positive reviews from music critics who praised its catchy chorus and Fabolous's smooth flow.
Gold Certification
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the song as gold for selling over 500,000 copies.
Remix version
A remix of "Can't Let You Go" was released featuring Lil' Mo and was included on the re-release of "Street Dreams," titled "Street Dreams Pt. 2: The Bonus Album."
Cultural Impact
The song is still recognized and celebrated today as a classic hit from the early 2000s era of hip-hop music.
Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart
"Can't Let You Go" also reached No. 2 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Grammy Nomination
Although it didn't win, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration in 2004.

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