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Yes We Can
The Muppets Lyrics

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"Are those who are about to receive their helmets present?" - The Architect
We are, we are, we are
"Are the witnesses present?" - The Architect
We are, we are, we are
Do you love the Doozer days working all day long?
Will you follow Doozer ways building with a song?
Do you know the Doozer lore love it as your own?
Do you dream of Doozer chores sleeping in your home?

Yes we do, yes we do
Yes we really, really do
Yes we do, yes we do
Yes we really do
Can you dig and fill a trench?
Yes I really can
Can you monkey with a wrench?
Yes I really can
Can you dream of Doozer towers?
Yes I really can
Can you call on Doozer power?
Yes we really can
Yes we can, yes we can
Yes we really, really can
Yes we can, yes we can
Yes we really can
"Listen carefully now " - The Architect
Does a Doozer ever doze?
Does a Doozer shirk?
Does a Doozer thumb his nose at doing Doozer work?
No we don't, no we don't
No we really, really don't
No we don't, no we don't
No we really don't
"Now answer me this " - The Architect
Will a Doozer ever snooze?
Will a Doozer do
A thing like dodging Doozer do's
That Doozers never do?
No we won't, no we won't
No we really, really won't
No we won't, no we won't
No we really won't
"Now everybody! Renew your Doozer vow " - The Architect
Will you make your promise new?
Yes we really will
Build your buildings strong and true?
Yes we really will
Are we joyful partners here?
Yes we really are
With a world that we revere?
Yes we really are
Yes we are yes we are
Yes we really really are
Yes we are yes we are
Yes we really are
Yes we do yes we do
Yes we really really do
Yes we do yes we do
Yes we really do

Yes we really do
Yes we really do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Yes We Can" by The Muppets pertain to the Doozers, a fictional race of tiny creatures that first appeared in the television show "Fraggle Rock" in the 1980s. The song begins with the Architect asking if those who are about to receive their helmets and witnesses are present, indicating the start of a ceremony. The subsequent lines ask the listeners if they love the Doozer days and are familiar with the Doozer lore. The questions are primarily aimed at the Doozers but could also extend to the listeners, encouraging them to follow the Doozer way of living and work.

The chorus of the song, which is repeated several times, highlights the listeners' ability to dig and fill a trench, monkey with a wrench, and dream of Doozer towers, indicating their capability to build and create. The Architect then questions whether a Doozer ever dozes or shirks away from work, to which the response is always no, indicating the Doozers' dedication to their work. The song ends with the Architect renewing the Doozer vow and asking if the listeners promise to make their buildings strong and true, to which they respond yes.

In summary, the song "Yes We Can" encourages the listeners to follow the Doozer way of living and work and highlights their ability to build and create while emphasizing the importance of dedication and hard work.

Line by Line Meaning

Are those who are about to receive their helmets present? - The Architect
Are all those who are about to start working present and ready?

We are, we are, we are
Yes, we are all present and ready to work

Do you love the Doozer days working all day long?
Do you enjoy working hard every day like a Doozer?

Will you follow Doozer ways building with a song?
Will you work in harmony with others like the Doozers do?

Do you know the Doozer lore love it as your own?
Do you understand and appreciate the traditions and heritage of the Doozers?

Do you dream of Doozer chores sleeping in your home?
Do you think about working hard even when you're at home, like the Doozers do?

Yes we do, yes we do
Yes, we really do think about working hard like the Doozers, even when we're at home

Yes we really, really do
We truly mean it when we say we think about working hard all the time

Can you dig and fill a trench?
Are you capable of digging a hole and filling it back up?

Yes I really can
Yes, I am capable of digging a hole and filling it back up

Can you monkey with a wrench?
Are you able to fix things with a wrench?

Yes I really can
Yes, I am capable of fixing things with a wrench

Can you dream of Doozer towers?
Can you imagine building tall structures like the Doozers do?

Yes I really can
Yes, I can imagine building tall structures like the Doozers

Can you call on Doozer power?
Are you able to work together with others like the Doozers do?

Yes we really can
Yes, we are able to work together like the Doozers

Yes we can, yes we can
Yes, we truly believe we're capable of working together like the Doozers

Yes we really, really can
We truly believe we're capable of teamwork, just like the Doozers

No we don't, no we don't
No, we don't slack off like some people may think

No we really, really don't
We truly mean it when we say we don't slack off

Will a Doozer ever snooze?
Do Doozers ever rest or take a break?

Will a Doozer do A thing like dodging Doozer do's That Doozers never do?
Will a Doozer ever avoid doing hard work that is essential to the task at hand?

No we won't, no we won't
No, we won't avoid hard work when it's necessary

No we really, really won't
We truly believe in working hard when it's needed

Will you make your promise new?
Will you renew your promise to work hard?

Yes we really will
Yes, we truly intend to keep our promise to work hard

Build your buildings strong and true?
Will you build structures that are sturdy and reliable?

Are we joyful partners here?
Are we happy to work together with others?

With a world that we revere?
Do we have respect and admiration for the world around us?

Yes we are yes we are
Yes, we truly are happy to work with others

Yes we really really are
We truly mean it when we say we enjoy working with others

Yes we really are
We truly are happy to work with others

Yes we do yes we do
Yes, we truly do appreciate and follow the Doozer philosophy

Yes we really really do
We truly mean it when we say we appreciate and follow the Doozer philosophy