Yes We Can
Dorsey Lee Lyrics


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Now's the time for all good men
to get together with one another.
We got to iron out our problems
and iron out our quarrels
and try to live as brothers.
And try to find a piece of land
without stepping on one another.
And do respect the women of the world.
Remember you all have mothers.
We got to make this land a better land
than the world in which we live.
And we got to help each man be a better man
with the kindness that we give.
I know we can make it.
I know darn well we can work it out.
Oh yes we can, I know we can can
Yes we can can, why can't we?
If we wanna get together we can work it out.

And we gotta take care of all the children,
the little children of the world.
'cause they're our strongest hope for the future,
the little bitty boys and girls.

We got to make this land a better land
than the world in which we live.
And we got to help each man be a better man
with the kindness that we give.
I know we can make it.
I know darn well we can work it out.
Oh yes we can, I know we can can




yes we can can, why can't we?
If we wanna, yes we can can.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dorsey Lee's song “Yes We Can” is a call for unity and brotherhood. It urges good men to come together to overcome their problems and differences collectively. The opening lines call for the resolution of conflicts, and for people to live as "brothers." Lee emphasizes on finding a piece of land where one can live in peace and harmony without any type of chaos.


In the second verse, the song urges people to take responsibility for the children of the world, who are the future of the world. The song emphasizes that the children are the hope for a better future, and thus, it is important to take care of them. The song's fundamental message is that everyone should work towards making the world a better place, and that starts with how we treat each other.


The repetition of the phrase, "I know we can make it" emphasizes the belief that positive change is possible, and it only requires collective effort. The use of the words, "Yes we can can" at the end of each chorus, is a powerful affirmation that emphasizes the song's message of unity and the power of collective effort.


In conclusion, “Yes We Can” is a call for everyone to take responsibility and work together towards a better world, where harmony and peace prevail.


Line by Line Meaning

Now's the time for all good men
It's time for all good people to come together


to get together with one another.
and unite


We got to iron out our problems
We need to solve our issues


and iron out our quarrels
and stop fighting with each other


and try to live as brothers.
and strive to coexist as one family


And try to find a piece of land
We need to find a place to call home


without stepping on one another.
without harming or oppressing anyone else


And do respect the women of the world.
We must respect and value all women


Remember you all have mothers.
Because we all have a mother who deserves respect


We got to make this land a better land
We need to improve our world and our society


than the world in which we live.
and make it better than it is now


And we got to help each man be a better man
We must encourage and support each other to be better


with the kindness that we give.
by being kind and compassionate to one another


I know we can make it.
I believe that we can succeed


I know darn well we can work it out.
I am confident that we can figure it out


Oh yes we can, I know we can can
We can do this, I am sure of it


Yes we can can, why can't we?
We are capable of doing this, so why not?


If we wanna get together we can work it out.
If we really want to unite, we can do it.


And we gotta take care of all the children,
We need to protect and nurture all the kids


the little children of the world.
because they are the hope of our future


'cause they're our strongest hope for the future,
because they will be our future leaders


the little bitty boys and girls.
the small and innocent youngsters who need our guidance.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT

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Julian Vickery

Lee Dorsey's 1970 hit "Yes We Can - Parts 1 & 2" (from the 1970 album of the same name, arranged & produced by Allen Touissant who wrote the song). https://youtu.be/kGjV9Jefnws
A nice little toetapper with a timely message of peace and brotherhood.
Lyrics:
Now's the time for all good men
to get together with one another.
We got to iron out our problems
and iron out our quarrels
and try to live as brothers.
And try to find a piece of land
without stepping on one another.
And do respect the women of the world.
Remember you all have mothers.
We got to make this land a better land
than the world in which we live.
And we got to help each man be a better man
with the kindness that we give.
I know we can make it.
I know darn well we can work it out.
Oh yes we can, I know we can can
Yes we can can, why can't we?
If we wanna get together we can work it out.

And we gotta take care of all the children,
the little children of the world.
'cause they're our strongest hope for the future,
the little bitty boys and girls.

We got to make this land a better land
than the world in which we live.
And we got to help each man be a better man
with the kindness that we give.
I know we can make it.
I know darn well we can work it out.
Oh yes we can, I know we can can
yes we can can, why can't we?
If we wanna, yes we can can.



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All comments from YouTube:

Donald King

Allen Touisant wrote it, Lee Dorsey is the original artist and Pointer Sisters popularized it. Great song with equally great message.

I can't be autistic I don't like trains.

The backing vocals by Touisant with I think Art and Cyril Neville are great. Touisant's version of the song is very much worth a listen as well.

kevvymetal666

this version is my fav. love the backup singers

Cindy DePriest

Sure can see how this inspired Robbie Robertson to write Life is a Carnival. Great record!

Tony Russi

this would have been a hit if it would have got airplay. Lee Dorsey is BAADASS.

Tomtones Seppi

Never heart this song before! Great, and down to the bown!
Thanks for putting it here, Keshi Wipertus!

Kent Lewis

Check out the Pointer Sisters version.

J Riley Cain

Yes! And Touisant was also to arranger and producer of this album. Real art.

Julian Vickery

Lee Dorsey's 1970 hit "Yes We Can - Parts 1 & 2" (from the 1970 album of the same name, arranged & produced by Allen Touissant who wrote the song). https://youtu.be/kGjV9Jefnws
A nice little toetapper with a timely message of peace and brotherhood.
Lyrics:
Now's the time for all good men
to get together with one another.
We got to iron out our problems
and iron out our quarrels
and try to live as brothers.
And try to find a piece of land
without stepping on one another.
And do respect the women of the world.
Remember you all have mothers.
We got to make this land a better land
than the world in which we live.
And we got to help each man be a better man
with the kindness that we give.
I know we can make it.
I know darn well we can work it out.
Oh yes we can, I know we can can
Yes we can can, why can't we?
If we wanna get together we can work it out.

And we gotta take care of all the children,
the little children of the world.
'cause they're our strongest hope for the future,
the little bitty boys and girls.

We got to make this land a better land
than the world in which we live.
And we got to help each man be a better man
with the kindness that we give.
I know we can make it.
I know darn well we can work it out.
Oh yes we can, I know we can can
yes we can can, why can't we?
If we wanna, yes we can can.

heyjam 18

Quand on veut on peut réussir et s'en sortir. Notre esprit est le maître de notre destin. Il suffit parfois de croiser la bonne personne pour faire basculer un avenir " Yes we can ".et ça c'est le rôle des parents et de l'école pour donner cet espoir et cette force✊️💪🏻

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