Can't Exist

"Can't Exist" is a single taken from Joseph Arthur's fourth studio album Our Shadows Will Remain. Initially, it was the first single in the UK, released on CD and white-colored 7" vinyl on July 4, 2005. Then, it was re-issued as the fourth single from the album on 3-part 7" vinyl, released on May 1, 2006.

A music video was produced for the song, directed by Noaz Deshe. It features Joseph in various locations in New Orleans, where much of Our Shadows Will Remain was recorded.

CD & 7" (JA02CD & JA02V, white-colored vinyl):

1. "Can't Exist" – 4:08
2. "Real as Rain" – 5:10

7" vinyl #1 (clear vinyl, JA05V1):

1. "Can't Exist" (Edit) – 4:00
2. "Can't Exist" (Remarkables Remix) – 4:13

7" vinyl #2 (white vinyl, JA05V2):

1. "Can't Exist" (Acoustic) – 3:18
2. "More to Give" (featuring Julia Darling) – 4:26

7" vinyl #3 (orange vinyl, JA05V3):

1. "Can't Exist" (Live at Shepherd's Bush Empire) – 6:24 (plays at 33 RPM)
2. "Jump Out Boy" – 2:30 (plays at 45 RPM)

• All songs written by Joseph Arthur, except "Jump Out Boy" written by Joseph Arthur and James Hall.
• "Can't Exist" produced by Joseph Arthur and Mike Napolitano.
• "Real as Rain" produced by Joseph Arthur, Rick Will, and T-Bone Burnett.
• The Remarkables remix by Christopher Tubbs and Brad Ellis.
• "Can't Exist" acoustic produced by Jon Brion.
• "More to Give" produced by Joseph Arthur.
• "Can't Exist" recorded live at Shepherd's Bush Empire, February 24, 2006. Recorded and mixed by Graham Pattison.
• "Jump Out Boy" produced by Joseph Arthur and James Hall.