About the song
Introducing “Can’t You See” by The Marshall Tucker Band, a timeless southern rock anthem that continues to captivate audiences with its soulful vocals and infectious groove. Originally released in 1973 as part of their debut album “The Marshall Tucker Band,” this iconic track has since become a staple of classic rock radio and a favorite among fans of the genre.
The Marshall Tucker Band, hailing from Spartanburg, South Carolina, emerged as one of the leading figures in the southern rock movement of the 1970s. “Can’t You See,” written by lead vocalist Toy Caldwell, showcases the band’s signature blend of country, rock, and blues influences, highlighted by Caldwell’s emotive vocals and the band’s tight musical arrangements.
While specific chart positions may vary, “Can’t You See” enjoyed widespread success on the airwaves, earning a permanent place in the hearts of music lovers everywhere. Its soulful melody and introspective lyrics struck a chord with audiences, propelling it to enduring popularity and cementing its status as a classic rock anthem.
Whether you’re cruising down the open road or kicking back with friends, “Can’t You See” serves as the perfect soundtrack to life’s adventures. Its timeless appeal and universal themes of love, loss, and longing continue to resonate with listeners of all ages, making it a perennial favorite in the repertoire of The Marshall Tucker Band.
So, if you’re in the mood for some feel-good music with a southern twist, look no further than The Marshall Tucker Band’s “Can’t You See” – a timeless classic that reminds us of the enduring power of rock and roll to uplift the spirit and soothe the soul.
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Lyrics
I’m gonna take a freight train
Down at the station, Lord
I don’t care where it goes
Gonna climb a mountain
The highest mountain
I’ll jump off, nobody gonna know
Can’t you see, whoa, can’t you see
What that woman, Lord, she been doin’ to me?
Can’t you see, can’t you see
What that woman, she’s been doin’ to me?
I’m gonna find me a hole in the wall
I’m gonna crawl inside and die
‘Cause my lady, now a mean ol’ woman, Lord
Never told me goodbye
Can’t you see, oh, can’t you see
What that woman, Lord, she been doin’ to me?
Can’t you see, can’t you see
What that woman, Lord, she’s been doin’ to me?
I’ve gone to buy a ticket now, as far as I can
Ain’t a-never coming back
Ride me a southbound, all the way to Georgia now
‘Til the train, it run out of track
Can’t you see, oh, can’t you see
What that woman, Lord, she been doin’ to me?
Can’t you see, can’t you see
What that woman, she’ been doin’ to me?
Oh, dear Lord
Can’t you see, whoa, can’t you see
What that woman, Lord, she been doin’ to me?
Can’t you see, whoa, can’t you see
What that woman, she been doin’ to me?
Can’t you see (oh, she’s such a crazy lady), can’t you see
What that woman (what that woman) she been doin’ to me?
Can’t you see (Lord, I can’t stand), can’t you see
What that woman (oh), she been doin’ to me
Can’t you see (I’m gonna take a freight train), can’t you see (I’m down at the station, Lord)
What that woman, she been doin’ to me (ain’t never comin’ back, oh boy)
Can’t you see (gonna ride me a southbound, now)
Can’t you see (all the way to Georgia, Lord)
What that woman, she been doin’ to me? (‘Til the train run out of track, o