I Can Make It Better
Luther Vandross
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Well, once again my love It's time for you to go No need to explain anything I know, I know, I know This is the end of the road It's the parting of the ways And there's not much left for us to say You keep telling me he's no good for you You said you were gonna change your lock You told me if he bothers you again, baby He'll be dancing to the Jailhouse Rock Put him away, baby Make him understand Tell him his game is over And then when you cry, I'll be your shoulder Whatever you're going through I can make it better No one should be making you feel like you do I can make it better Oh baby, baby Don't be a link in his chain Tell him you want to be free, you want to love me Don't let him get in the way For every one time that he gives you pleasure Ten times he makes you wanna cry You spend every night with the toss and the turn, baby And wonder why in the world, oh why How in the world can you get any sleep Every one knows the way that he creeps It's time for the question baby What has he done for you lately, no Whenever you want me to I can make it better I just need this one chance to prove it to you I can make it better Ooo baby, baby Don't be a pawn in his game Go 'head and tell him it's over, tell him to go Or darling, it's just a shame Better for you is better for me Let's fall in love, I'll make you see Better for you is better for me, baby Let's fall in love, I'll make you, I'll make you see Never again will you hear a lie Never again will you wanna cry never, oh no, will there be a tear drop in your eye Stop all this madness in the name of love Tell him to leave ?cuz enough is enough Let him go baby, save your love for me Tell him you've found somebody Who'll give you the love that you just won't believe
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Written by: MARCUS MILLER, LUTHER VANDROSS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Album"I Can Make It Better" is a track off of Luther Vandross's platinum-selling album entitled "Your Secret Love".
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Release DateThe album was initially released on October 1, 1996, by Epic Records.
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GenreThe song is classified within the R&B and Soul genres. Vandross was known for his smooth, soulful voice and romantic ballads which cemented his status as a cherished R&B icon.
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Chart PerformanceThe album "Your Secret Love", which includes "I Can Make It Better", peaked at number 6 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and at number 2 on the U.S. Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe album overall won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.
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SongwritingLike most of Vandross' songs, "I Can Make It Better" was written by Vandross himself along with Marcus Miller and Reed Vertelney.
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Personal LifeAt the time that Vandross released this album, he was notoriously private about his personal life and remained single throughout his life. This alludes to the possible personal significance behind lyrics of love and heartache in songs like "I Can Make It Better".
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Length of SongThe duration of the song is five minutes and thirty-six seconds.
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Emotional Depth"I Can Make It Better" typically represents the emotional depth and the heartfelt expression for which Luther Vandross is well known.
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LegacyVandross passed away in 2005, but his music including "I Can Make It Better" continues to be influential and cherished within the R&B and soul genres to this day.
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CollaborationThis song showcases the brilliant collaborative work of Vandross, Marcus Miller and Reed Vertelney.
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Theme"I Can Make It Better" is another one of Vandross's poignant songs about love, romance, and personal connections.
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ImpactOver the years, Vandross’s work has taken iconic status in the realm of black music, as he became an emblem for black masculinity showing vulnerability. And songs like "I Can Make It Better" are testament to that.
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