I Can Understand It
Bobby Womack
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I know everybody realizes that a man works Better when he works out of his own band Can you understand that? I can understand that Woah, yeah, yeah Something sweet as a candy bar My girl in need Thats what you are Oh, I, I can understand it Jack and Jill going up the hill Storybooks and fairytales I, I can understand it And if our love gets to be anything but this If someone gets to feel your warm and tender kiss Oh, tell me, baby, how will I ever understand it, baby? Get on down, baby Gonna do it on the good foot, yeah Gonna do it on the right foot, baby Gonna do it on the left foot, baby Look here, yall Something cool but not too cold Girl, you got to give to get, you know? I, I can understand it Try my best to make you happy Woke up early one morning, find you packing Lord, Lord, Lord, you cant make me understand it I know sometimes that you wanna get away from home But I get upset when you stay too long Oh, your love, baby, your love How will I ever understand it? Get on down Gonna do it on the good foot Gonna do it on the right foot, baby Gonna do it on the left foot Ooh baby I can understand it Baby, I can understand it Oh, I have no choice about the situation But Im trying my best to make you happy Wake up early one morning and I find you packing Lord, you cant make me understand it I get a job and I work all the time When I get home you better lay it on the line Your love, baby, your love How will I ever understand it? Get on down Gonna do it on the good foot Gonna do it on the right foot I can understand it You do yours Ill do mine Can you understand it? Can you understand it? Can you understand it, baby? I can understand it Can you understand it? I can understand it, baby Can you understand it? I can understand it, baby Break it down God Almighty Lordy, Lordy, Lordy Yeah Im going to find out can we keep the groove Is yall ready for this? Look here Ooh, yeah, baby I can understand it, oh Can you understand it? Baby, baby, baby Get on, get on, get on, get on down Do in on the good foot, there it is Lordy, Lordy, Lordy Look here yall Dont put down a man with a better hand Old Les trying to do the very best he can You wear your hair long, baby I wear my hair short Come on, baby, talk that talk I can understand it Can you understand it? Baby, Baby, Baby Get on down Look here Gotta say it one more time Lordy, Lordy, Lordy Look here Dont put down a man with the better hand Old Les trying to do the very best he can You wear your hair long, baby I wear my hair short Come on, baby Talk that talk You gotta I gotta You gotta I gotta You gotta I gotta You gotta Hey, Baby Yeah, look here Can I say it? Can I say it now, yall? Can I say it? Can I say it Look here yall I can understand it
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Written by: BOBBY WOMACK
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8 facts about this song
Artist Fact"I Can Understand It" is a popular song by the American singer-songwriter Bobby Womack. Bobby was a prominent figure in R&B music, having begun his solo career in the early 1960s. He wrote and originally recorded the song, which has become a well-loved classic among fans of the R&B/Soul genres.
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Chart Success FactBobby Womack's version of "I Can Understand It" achieved significant success on the American music charts. It reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 1972.
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Cover Version FactThe song was notably covered by the American R&B and soul band, New Birth, on their 1972 album "Birth Day." It became one of their biggest hits, reaching number four on the Billboard R&B chart.
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Band FactNew Birth was a top group from Louisville, Kentucky, which experienced considerable success during the 1970s. They were known for their mix of R&B, soul, funk, and jazz music. "I Can Understand It" is one of their most recognized songs, displaying their signature soulful sound.
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Lyric Content FactThe lyrics to "I Can Understand It" are somewhat ambiguous but generally speak to themes of love, misunderstanding, and romantic tumult, common elements found in many soul and blues songs of the era.
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Different Versions FactBoth versions of "I Can Understand It" by Bobby Womack and then New Birth differ slightly with Womack's being more of a smooth R&B soul song and New Birth's having more of a funk-inspired beat, showcasing the eclectic styles of both these artists.
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Continued Popularity FactThe track remains popular to this date due to its timeless sound and meaningful lyrics, being frequently played on classic soul and R&B stations, and often being included in "best-of" compilation albums.
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Sampling FactThe song has been sampled multiple times in various genres like hip-hop and contemporary R&B, demonstrating its long-lasting influence on popular music.
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