Discography
Albums
* Rough Diamond (1978) Warner Bros.
* Cheri(1979) Warner Bros.
* Sounds of Love (1980) RCA Victor
* Don't Wanna Lose You (1981) Chalet
* Cover Girl (1985) TSR
* 12 Inches and More (1994) TSR
Singles
* "Rough Diamond" (1978)
* "Fever"
* "Touch My Heart"
* "Forbidden Love"
* "Secret Love Affair"
* "Cheri"
* "Cherchez Pas"
* "Boogie Talk"
* "You Can" (1981)
* "Fire In Your Heart"
* "Playing For Time" (1982)
* "You and I"
* "On Fire"
* "Ecstasy"
* "I'm No Angel"
You Can
Madleen Kane Lyrics
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Baby, then just love me
You can, you can, you can
If you wanna make it
Baby, simply take it
You can, you can, you can
Darling, how you can
Teach me how to reach it
You can, you can, you can
Don't you keep me yearning
Show me all your learning
You can, you can, you can
Darling, how you can
Share the night together
Make it last forever
You can, you can, you can
Show me all your passion
Loving and affection
You can, you can, you can
You can, you can, you can
Darling, how you can
Tenderly
Fill me with ecstasy
Heavenly
Feeling the need in me
Share the night together
Make it last forever
You can, you can, you can
Show me all your passion
Loving and affection
You can, you can, you can
Darling, how you can
Tenderly
Fill me with ecstasy
Heavenly
Feeling the need in me
Don't keep love a secret
Teach me how to reach it
You can, you can, you can
Don't you keep me yearning
Show me all your learning
You can, you can, you can
Share the night together
Make it last forever
You can, you can, you can
Show me all your passion
Loving and affection
You can, you can, you can
You can, you can, you can
Darling, if you can, can, can
Can, can, can
Can, can, can
Can, can, can
Can, can, can
Can, can, can
Can, can, can
Can, can, can
Can, can, can
Can, can, can
"You Can" by Madleen Kane is a love song that encourages the other person to take action and show their love. The repeated phrase “You can” instills a sense of confidence and empowerment in the other person. The lyrics suggest that the person should not keep their love a secret and should teach their partner how to reach it. The song highlights the importance of sharing the night together and making it last forever. The lyrics also emphasize the need for passion, intimacy, and affection in a relationship.
The chorus is very catchy and serves as the main message of the song. It encourages the other person to show their love and affection, and not to keep the singer yearning. The use of tender and heavenly in the song shows the depth of the singer’s love and desire. The lyrics “Feeling the need in me” highlights the importance of fulfilling each other's needs in a relationship.
Overall, the song is about the need for open and honest communication in a relationship. It suggests that both partners should take an active role in expressing their love and fulfilling each other's needs.
Line by Line Meaning
If you wanna love me
If you want to have a relationship with me
Baby, then just love me
Then simply love me
You can, you can, you can
It's possible for you to do it
If you wanna make it
If you want to be successful or accomplish something
Baby, simply take it
Then just go ahead and take it
Darling, how you can
My dear, you have the ability to do it
Don't keep love a secret
Don't hide your feelings for me
Teach me how to reach it
Show me how to love and be loved
Don't you keep me yearning
Don't make me wait and long for you
Show me all your learning
Show me all that you know about love
Share the night together
Spend the night with me
Make it last forever
Let our time together be memorable and everlasting
Show me all your passion
Reveal to me all of your intense feelings for me
Loving and affection
Your love and tenderness towards me
Tenderly
Gently and with care
Fill me with ecstasy
Bring me to a state of overwhelming happiness
Heavenly
Divine and blissful
Feeling the need in me
You understand what I desire
Darling, if you can, can, can
My dear, if you're able to do it
Can, can, can
You have the ability to do it
Can, can, can
You can make it happen
Can, can, can
You have the power to love me
Can, can, can
You can show me your passion
Can, can, can
You're able to share the night with me
Can, can, can
You can teach me how to reach love
Can, can, can
You can satisfy my yearning
Can, can, can
You can reveal your knowledge of love
Can, can, can
You can make our time together last forever
Can, can, can
You can show me your love and tenderness
Darling, how you can
My dear, you have so much potential
Contributed by Hunter F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LikeImSure
This song is so addictive, I seriously can't get enough of it - I can't, I can't, I can't! Love the extended version on LimeWire. Madleen is a revelation!
Nate the Rocker Preacher
I can't get enough of this tune. Great 80s pop song.
rwasmyfirstlove
Hey! I'm from Uruguay too! And I had completely forgotten about this song! It did make me dance! It was undoubtedly aired on the radios a lot ! I'm sure I mustn't have listened to this song for at least 27 years! Carlos Miller Thank you so much for posting it!! Billy, from Montevideo, Uruguay
LikeImSure
Forbidden Love has always been a favorite song of mine by Madleen, I just recently heard You Can for the first time thanks to this stunning video! Madleen is incredible!
Jéjé de chez Jéjé
So sexy ! Love that false innocence and the beat of the tune. It reaches back to that time when parties were easy but when dreaming was a part of it. Nostalgia strikes back. Excellent song and singer.
CaliRobb
One of my favorite club songs back in the day. Thought I was the only one left who remembers it. lol thanks!
distortech
THANK GOD! I was horrified when this disappeared awhile back. I love this! Classic! :-)
juana faraldo
1982 esta sueca puso de cabeza al mundo con esta melodia you can
For You Only
My friend, Vinnie, used to dance with his fans to this song at The Saint in NYC....one of my all time favorites. Great memories. Thank you sooooo much ! Tom
Ab Fab
I wish I could be in the studio when she "recorded" the song ! lol
Never heard her singing live.