I Can Make It Better

Luther Vandross

About I Can Make It Better

"I Can Make It Better" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross. It was released in 1996 as the second single from his platinum album Your Secret Love. The song reached number 15 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart and peaked in the top fifty on UK's Singles Chart.


Year:
1997
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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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Luther Vandross

Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. He won four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the track "Dance with My Father", co-written with Richard Marx. more »

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Written by: MARCUS MILLER, LUTHER VANDROSS

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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".
Release Date
The album was initially released on October 1, 1996, by Epic Records.
Genre
The 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.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Critical Reception
The album overall won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.
Songwriting
Like most of Vandross' songs, "I Can Make It Better" was written by Vandross himself along with Marcus Miller and Reed Vertelney.
Personal Life
At 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".
Length of Song
The duration of the song is five minutes and thirty-six seconds.
Emotional Depth
"I Can Make It Better" typically represents the emotional depth and the heartfelt expression for which Luther Vandross is well known.
Legacy
Vandross 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.
Collaboration
This song showcases the brilliant collaborative work of Vandross, Marcus Miller and Reed Vertelney.
Theme
"I Can Make It Better" is another one of Vandross's poignant songs about love, romance, and personal connections.
Impact
Over 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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