About the song
“Can’t You See” by The Marshall Tucker Band is a timeless southern rock anthem that has captivated audiences since its release in 1973. This soulful track, with its gritty vocals and bluesy guitar riffs, embodies the essence of the American South.
Written by Toy Caldwell, “Can’t You See” was featured on The Marshall Tucker Band’s debut album, “The Marshall Tucker Band,” released in 1973. The album received critical acclaim for its unique blend of rock, country, and blues influences, establishing the band as a force to be reckoned with in the southern rock genre.
While “Can’t You See” didn’t achieve significant chart success upon its release, it has since become one of The Marshall Tucker Band’s most iconic songs. Its heartfelt lyrics and emotive instrumentation resonate with audiences, making it a staple of classic rock radio.
The Marshall Tucker Band, with their distinctive sound and heartfelt songwriting, became synonymous with the southern rock movement of the 1970s. Their contributions to the genre have earned them a dedicated fan base and a lasting legacy in the music industry.
“Can’t You See” remains a beloved classic among fans of The Marshall Tucker Band, cherished for its raw energy and authentic southern sound. Its enduring popularity has solidified its status as one of the standout tracks in the band’s discography, continuing to inspire listeners of all ages.
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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, oh)