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Artist: Usher
Canonical path: /usher/i-can-t-win
Related lyric paths: 6
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I Can't Win
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I Can't Win
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Do I remind you of the pain that
He put you through, girl?
Is that the reason I'm to blame
Before I do it
Is it because he treated you badly
I always stand accused
Protecting y yourself against somebody else
I'm not whose hurting you
And it's killing me girl knowing you compare me to him
Always guilt before the sin
I can't win, I can't win
I'll do anything to prove I love you
But baby I refuse to pay for something I didn't do
I love you girl
But I refuse to stay, paying for his mistakes
He left a scare across your heart
I understand girl
Don't let his wrongs tear us apart
Girl I'm your man
Just because he did, you swear I'm cheating
You think I just don't care
Why must I do time for another man's crime
Girl you know that ain't fair
And its killing me girl knowing you compare me to him
Always guilt before the sin
I can't win, no I can't win
I'll do anything to prove I love you
But baby I refuse to pay for something I didn't do
I love you girl
But I refuse to stay, paying for his mistakes
I know he did you wrong
But tell me what does that have to do with me
Trying to show you something real
Figure out what is going on
Before you look up and I'll be gone
Ohh ohh
Mmhhhh mhhh
I'll do anything to prove I love you
But Baby girl I refuse to pay for something I didn't do
I love you, I love you, I love you
I'll do anything to prove I love you
But baby girl I refuse to pay for something I didn't do
I love you girl
But I refuse to stay, paying for his mistakes
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