“Can’t Help but Wait” is the second single from the Trey Songz album Trey Day.

The song is written by Johnta Austin and can currently be heard on his myspace page. On the issue date of October 6, 2007, the single debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 99.

American actor Jackie Long (ATL) appears in the video as the abusive boyfriend. “Can’t Help but Wait” is Trey Songz biggest hit today peaking within the Top 20 of the Hot 100 at #14, and is still on the rise on the chart. His highest peaking solo song before Can’t Help but Wait was Gotta Go, peaking at #68. This video was filmed in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Various un-official remixes exist, one that was released has the song over an instrumental of a Soulja Boy song. That remix has appeared on various recent mixtapes.

Another remix features rapper Plies, which will be on the soundtrack to Step Up 2 The Streets.

Lyrics for Can’t Help But Wait (Remix)
Song by Trey Songz, Plies

[Intro:]
I can’t help but wait
Ohh uh
Can’t help but wait
Check it out

[Trey Songz:]
I see you, you with him
He ain’t right but you don’t trip
You stand by while he lies
Then turn right round and forgive
I can’t take to see your face
With those tears runnin down your cheeks
But what can I do
I gotta stay true
Cause deep down I’m still a G

[Bridge:]
And I don’t want to come between you and your man
Even though I know I treat you better than he can

[Hook:]
Girl I can’t help but wait
Till you get back with him it don’t change
Can’t help but wait
Till you see that with me it ain’t the same
Can’t help but wait
Till you see you for what you really are
Baby girl you are a star
And I can’t help but wait

[Plies:]
I can tell how u walk he ain’t sexing u right
Imagine us takin cold showers late night
Kissin all over yo body, mouth full of ice
Lay u flat while I rub lotion on yo back
Help u grease yo scalp while I drink Yac
And let u spray my cologne on yo t-bags
Answer all yo questions bout a goon life
Whisper bust it baby in yo ear, how u like
We make love to each other after we play fight
I know it’s good cause u squeezing me real tight
U got the qualities of being a real good wife
U’ll feel better after u get the lame out ya life

[Hook:]
Girl I can’t help but wait
Till you get back with him it don’t change
Can’t help but wait
Till you see that with me it ain’t the same
Can’t help but wait
Till you see you for what you really are
Baby girl you are a star
And I can’t help but wait

[Breakdown:]
Get it together
You can do better
See is believin
And I see what you need so
I’m going to play my position
Let you catch what you’ve been missing
I’m calling out
Girl cause I can’t help but wait
Till you get back with him it don’t change
Can’t help but wait
Till you see that with me it ain’t the same
Can’t help but wait
Till you see you for what you really are
Baby girl you are a star
And I can’t help but wait baby

Till you get back with him
It don’t change
Can’t help but wait
Till you see that with me it ain’t the same
Can’t help but wait
Till you see you for what you really are
Baby girl you are a star
And I can’t help but wait

Ohohoh
Can’t help wait
No oh no oh no oh
I can’t help but wait
Can’t help but wait
Ohohoh
Can’t help wait
No no no

(Lyrics from Genius.com)

A third remix features rap verses from Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, which are from their duet The Next Episode. This remix can be listened to on Music Choice. Also, a reggae remix was made featuring Mr. Vegas.

The official remix with Lil’ Wayne also features re-recorded vocals by Trey over a new instrumental.

Fellow R&B singer Mario used the instrumental to record his cover version of Beyonce‘s song “If,” with gender pronoun modifications.