Yes I Can
The Rat Pack Lyrics


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Yes, I can, suddenly
Yes, I can
Gee I'm afraid to go on, has turn into
Yes, I can

Take a look what do you see
133 pounds of confidence me
Got the feeling I can do anything
Yes, I can

Something that sings in my blood
Is telling me
Yes, I can

I was just born today
I can go all the way
Yes, I can

Yes, I can
Yes, I can
Yeah, yes, I can
Yes, I can

Wind me up then watch me fly
A regular sort of sunburned Superman I
Are you ready, I can climb Everest
Yes, I can
I can fight here all night and never rest
Yes I can

I have just found the key
Hay doors swing wide for me
I was just born today




I can go all the way
Yes, I can

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Rat Pack's song "Yes I Can" are an anthem to self-confidence and the belief that anything is possible. At the beginning of the song, the singer expresses some hesitation about his ability to do something, but by the end he has transformed that uncertainty into a resounding affirmation of his own power. He recounts how he went from being "afraid to go on" to feeling like there's nothing he can't do. The phrase "Yes, I can" becomes a mantra that he repeats to himself and others throughout the song.


The singer's newfound confidence is not based on any particular talent or skill - he's not claiming to be the best at anything, just that he's capable of doing whatever he sets his mind to. The lyrics suggest that this attitude is something innate, "something that sings in my blood," rather than something that can be taught or learned. The song ends on a triumphant note with the singer declaring that he was "just born today" and he can "go all the way."


Overall, "Yes I Can" is a straightforward and catchy celebration of self-belief. It's a reminder that sometimes the biggest obstacle to achieving our goals is our own self-doubt, and that overcoming that doubt can lead to incredible things.


Line by Line Meaning

Yes, I can, suddenly
I feel empowered now, and I have the power to achieve anything I want.


Yes, I can
I have the confidence and the determination needed to succeed.


Gee I'm afraid to go on, has turn into
My fear and self-doubt have transformed, and I now have the courage and the will to push through and keep going.


Yes, I can
I'm repeating to myself that I can do this, and I'm reinforcing my belief in my own abilities.


Take a look what do you see
I want you to see that I'm a confident person who is ready to take on any challenge.


133 pounds of confidence me
I'm not physically imposing, but I have an inner strength and self-assurance that makes me feel unstoppable.


Got the feeling I can do anything
I'm experiencing a sense of invincibility, and I'm convinced that there is nothing that can stop me from achieving my goals.


Something that sings in my blood
There is an energy and a drive inside me that is pushing me forward and motivating me to succeed.


Is telling me
I'm listening to my own instincts and intuition, and they are guiding me towards success.


I was just born today
I feel like I have a fresh start, and I'm ready to embrace new challenges and opportunities.


I can go all the way
I know that I have what it takes to achieve my goals, and I'm committed to seeing it through to the end.


Wind me up then watch me fly
If you give me the opportunity and the support I need, I'll soar to new heights and achieve great things.


A regular sort of sunburned Superman I
I may not have supernatural abilities, but I have a strength and a confidence that make me feel like a superhero.


Are you ready, I can climb Everest
I'm willing to take on the biggest and toughest challenges, and I'm confident that I can succeed if I put my mind to it.


I can fight here all night and never rest
I have the stamina and the endurance to keep going no matter what, and I won't give up until I achieve my goals.


I have just found the key
I've discovered the secret to success, and I'm ready to use it to unlock my full potential.


Hay doors swing wide for me
I believe that the universe is opening up new opportunities for me, and I'm ready to walk through any door that opens.


Yes, I can
I'm reminding myself that I have the ability and the drive to succeed, and I'm committed to making it happen.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES STROUSE, LEE ADAMS

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