I Can Do It
Dennis St. James Lyrics

The lyrics of Dennis St. James's "I Can Do It" convey an underlying sense of dissatisfaction with the singer's current situation. The song begins with the singer lamenting that it's only Friday, and the previous day, Saturday, went by too quickly. He notes that everyone else seems to be enjoying cultural activities like the opera and the ballet, while he's left feeling like he's waiting to be last. However, he also acknowledges that he's trying his best, dancing as fast as he can.

Throughout the song, the singer repeats the refrain, "And ain't it always the way / I never wanna change / You come around / Fill me with sound / You make my life so strange." This repeated phrase speaks to a feeling of being stuck in a rut, but also acknowledges the positive impact someone else is having on the singer's life.

The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but it seems to explore the tension between wanting to break out of routines and finding comfort in the familiar. Ultimately, the singer seems to find a sense of contentment in the presence of another person, whose arrival fills him with energy and makes his life feel more interesting.