"If I Can't Have You" is a song by Esham, a rapper known for his horrorcore and acid rap style. The song tells the story of a man who discovers that his girlfriend or wife is cheating on him. The lyrics convey the protagonist's intense emotions and his descent into madness as he tries to come to terms with the betrayal. The song begins with the protagonist waking up early on a Sunday morning and realizing that his partner has been unfaithful. He mentions seeing her panties on the floor and having visions of another man being intimate with her. The protagonist becomes overwhelmed with anger and vows to take revenge on both his partner and the man she cheated with. He becomes paranoid and carries a gun, feeling betrayed and questioning who he can trust. As the story progresses, the protagonist continues to spiral into madness. He hears voices in his head, which taunt him about his partner's infidelity. Fuelled by his jealousy and anger, he heads to a motel where he finds his car parked outside. Upon entering the room, he discovers that his partner is having sex with another man, revealed to be Eazy-E, a famous rapper. The song ends with the protagonist expressing his devastation, acknowledging that he will miss his partner despite the need to take drastic measures. Overall, "If I Can't Have You" explores themes of betrayal, jealousy, and the consequences of infidelity, with Esham conveying the protagonist's extreme emotions and the dark path he is willing to take.
