Can't Raise a Man
K. Michelle
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Can't raise a man Hm Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah ah Yeah Listen He got older, but never grew For his life he can't tell the truth How to love he ain't got a clue Playing games like he'll never lose, you Try to talk to him, can't get through Every day he's a different dude These are the signs of a grown ass boy Better run for the hills, I'm just trying to keep it real You can't raise a man, he's already grown, what you gonna do? You wonder why he acts like a boy It's 'cause he wasn't raised right before you Girl, you ain't never gonna change nobody If he don't wanna, you can't make nobody 'Cause you can't raise a man, no, no Coming home any time at night Expecting you to let it ride How many tears are you gonna cry? Playing games like he'll never lose you ooh You know that the love is changed How many times he called you out your name? These are the signs of a grown ass boy Better run for the hills, I'm just keeping it real You can't raise a man He's already grown, what you gonna do? You wonder why he acts like a boy It's 'cause he wasn't raised right before you Girl, you ain't never gonna change nobody If he don't wanna, you can't make nobody You can't raise a man, no, no Gonna take more than a miracle (a miracle) To change him, just let him go (just let him go) Tell me when will you decide To do better with your life If his momma couldn't do it what makes you think You can train a boy to be a man, it's too late Better off letting him go No matter how hard you try you can't raise You can't raise a man, he's already grown, what you gonna do yeah? You wonder why he acts like a boy 'Cause he wasn't raised right before you Girl, you ain't never gonna change nobody If he don't wanna, you can't make nobody Can't raise a man, no Ah ah oh Ah-ah oh yeah Ah-ah no Ah-ah Can't raise a man
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Written by: Kimberly Michelle Pate, Troy Taylor, Ezekiel Lewis, Menardini Timothee, Najja Mcdowell
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Can't Raise a Man" is the second single from K. Michelle's debut album “Rebellious Soul,” which was released in 2013.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 23 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Song ThemeThe song, "Can't Raise a Man", reflects on the theme of maturity and responsibility in relationships, offering a compelling narrative about dealing with immature men.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of the song, "He got older, but never grew/ For his life he can't tell the truth / How to love he ain't got a clue" express frustration and disappointment towards the behavior of the subject of the song.
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Songwriter CreditsThe track is written by K. Michelle herself along with Bianca Atterberry, Jonny B. David and Young Cut.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Can't Raise a Man," released in February 2014, features K. Michelle and showcases several dysfunctional relationships to illustrate the song's theme.
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Positive ReceptionDespite its frank and unfiltered lyrics, the song received a positive reception, resonating with many women who have endured similar experiences.
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Emotional ImpactK. Michelle, during an interview, admitted that "Can't Raise a Man" sometimes moves her to tears as it makes her remember past trials and experiences.
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Impact on K. Michelle's CareerThe song launched K. Michelle into mainstream music success and remains a fan-favorite, often requested at her concerts.
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Radio Airplay"Can't Raise a Man" received considerable airplay on urban radio, which contributed to it rising to prominence on the charts.
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