Yes We Can-Can
Mel Tim 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 to Mel & Tim’s song “Yes We Can-Can” convey a message of unity, peace, and love among people. These lines are a call to action for all good men to come together and resolve their issues and conflicts in harmony. The singer emphasizes that it’s time to put aside all their differences and treat each other as brothers. Moreover, they should strive to find a piece of land where everyone can live without interfering with one another. Additionally, the lyrics emphasize the need for respect towards women, as they all come from mothers. The song aims to inspire listeners to work together to make the world a better place and treat each other with kindness and love.


Childcare is also highlighted in the song’s lyrics, recognizing that the little children of the world are the hope for the future. The song encourages everyone to take care of them as they are the foundation of society, and their growth is crucial in creating a better world. The singer reiterates his message of unity and love and believes that, if everyone comes together, they can make the world a more beautiful place.


Overall, the message of Mel & Tim’s song “Yes We Can-Can” is a simple yet powerful one; that uniting and working together can lead to a better world for everyone.


Line by Line Meaning

Now's the time for all good men
It's currently the perfect time for all honorable people


to get together with one another.
to gather and collaborate with each other.


We got to iron out our problems
We have to solve our issues.


and iron out our quarrels
We have to end our conflicts.


and try to live as brothers.
and aim to coexist as a close-knit family.


And try to find a piece of land
We need to locate a region free from conflict


without stepping on one another.
without harming or prejudicing one another.


And do respect the women of the world.
We should honor and value the women across the world.


Remember you all have mothers.
Recall that each person has a mother figure who deserves reverence.


We got to make this land a better land
We must ensure that this land is a better place to reside.


than the world in which we live.
than the present global scenario.


And we got to help each man be a better man
We have to assist each individual in their growth and development


with the kindness that we give.
with the benevolent attitude and actions we display.


I know we can make it.
I'm confident we can accomplish this.


I know darn well we can work it out.
I entirely believe that we can resolve this issue.


Oh yes we can, I know we can can
We most definitely can do this; I'm positive.


Yes we can can, why can't we?
Yes, we can undoubtedly achieve this goal, so why can't we?


If we wanna get together we can work it out.
If we're willing to come together, we can undoubtedly resolve the issue.


And we gotta take care of all the children,
It's our duty to protect and guide all the youngsters.


the little children of the world.
the kids all around the globe.


'cause they're our strongest hope for the future,
Because they're our best chance for a brighter future.


the little bitty boys and girls.
the tiny little kids, both male and female.




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

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Eric Nance Woehler

Thanks so much for posting this.

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