About the song
Welcome, friend, to a place where the echoes of a southern summer still linger. Where the humidity hangs heavy in the air and the soulful stories are told with a slow, deliberate drawl. We’re about to take a ride back to 1973, a time when music was raw, authentic, and deeply connected to the land. This isn’t just a song; it’s a journey down a winding dirt road, a feeling, an experience. It’s The Marshall Tucker Band’s iconic anthem, “Can’t You See,” and it’s a testament to the power of honest, heartfelt music.
Imagine a warm twilight setting, crickets chirping in the distance, and the smell of honeysuckle in the air. That’s the spirit woven into every note of this southern rock masterpiece. This is a band who didn’t chase the glitz or glamour; they carved out their own space in the landscape of music with their distinct blend of rock, country, and blues, creating something that felt instantly timeless.
While The Marshall Tucker Band never clinched a Billboard or Grammy award, their influence on the Southern rock genre is undeniable. They are beloved by generations of fans who connect with the honesty and vulnerability in their music. Their sound is instantly recognizable, a fusion of Toy Caldwell’s masterful guitar work and Doug Gray’s powerful, soulful vocals. You’ll hear the echoes of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the twang of The Allman Brothers, but with a distinctly Marshall Tucker Band spin. They were, and continue to be, the soundtrack to countless summers, road trips, and quiet moments under the stars.
This song, “Can’t You See,” released on September 10th, 1973, isn’t just a classic, it’s a feeling. It’s about looking back, contemplating choices, and finding solace in the simple things. It’s about a longing for something just out of reach, tinged with both regret and hope. It’s a song that resonates deeply, even after all these years. So, settle in, turn up the volume, and let the music take you away. Let the honesty of The Marshall Tucker Band speak to your soul. Prepare to be moved. Prepare to feel. Prepare for the timeless power of “Can’t You See.”
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… 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)
