Yes We Can-Can
Mel And Tim Lyrics
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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.
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.
The lyrics to Mel and Tim's "Yes We Can-Can" are a powerful call to action for individuals to come together and strive for a better future. The song's opening line, "Now's the time for all good men to get together," is a nod to the need for individuals to unite and cooperate in order to address the many problems facing society.
The song's lyrics emphasize the importance of resolving conflicts and treating others with respect and kindness. The line, "We got to iron out our problems and iron out our quarrels" suggests that individuals must work to overcome differences and find common ground in order to achieve a more peaceful and harmonious world.
The song also emphasizes the importance of valuing and protecting vulnerable members of society, particularly children. The line, "And we gotta take care of all the children, the little children of the world" reflects the idea that children are the future of society and must be nurtured and protected in order to ensure a better world for all.
Ultimately, "Yes We Can-Can" is a powerful anthem for social change that urges individuals to come together, find common ground, and work towards a better future for all.
Line by Line Meaning
Now's the time for all good men
It's now the perfect time for all men who are good to collaborate.
to get together with one another.
Let those men come together and collaborate.
We got to iron out our problems
It's high time we deal with our issues.
and iron out our quarrels
And settle our differences amicably.
and try to live as brothers.
And make efforts to live in harmony like blood brothers.
And try to find a piece of land
Let's search and find land to call our own.
without stepping on one another.
We should not infringe on each other's rights while at it.
And do respect the women of the world.
Every man must accord women the respect they deserve as beings.
Remember you all have mothers.
It's vital to remember that we all come from women.
We got to make this land a better land
Our mission should be to make this land a better nation.
than the world in which we live.
We need to make efforts to better our world.
And we got to help each man be a better man
We should all aspire to make each person better, especially men.
with the kindness that we give.
Kindness should be the currency for effecting this change.
I know we can make it.
I'm confident we can effect this change.
I know darn well we can work it out.
I'm sure we can collaborate to make it happen.
Oh yes we can, I know we can can
We can do this, and I'm positive about that.
Yes we can can, why can't we?
We can sure accomplish this, so why won't we try?
If we wanna get together we can work it out.
It's possible that we can solve our problems as one people.
And we gotta take care of all the children,
We need to cater to the young ones in our midst.
the little children of the world.
All the kids from all over the world.
'cause they're our strongest hope for the future,
They are our only guarantee for a brighter future as they are the leaders of tomorrow.
the little bitty boys and girls.
The little male and female kids.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT
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