Can
Toto Lyrics


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I'm counting on you
Gotta know, the time has come to follow through
Drive straight through the night
Just hold on, we can make it home before daylight

There's a voice inside you
And you know it can't be wrong
So break away from this pain, girl
We've held out much too long

[Chorus]
We can make it tonight
If you give me the sign
And I'll be by your side
I've got the feeling it's right
We can make it in time
We can make it tonight

Fear nothing at all
Ya gotta know that nothing is impossible
The things I've seen with these eyes
Precious dreams
That somehow you don't realize

Well there's a thirst inside you
I know I can't be wrong




So let's get out of the storm girl
We've waited much too long

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from Toto's song "Can," and they talk about a man's determination to help his loved one. He tells her that he is counting on her and that it is the time to follow through. He urges her to hold on as they drive straight through the night, and promises that they will make it home before daylight.


The man reminds his partner that she has a voice inside her and it cannot be wrong. He encourages her to break free from the pain they have held on for too long. In the chorus, he tells her that they can make it tonight with her giving him the sign. He promises to be by her side and has a feeling that it is the right time. He thinks that they can make it in time, and assures her that they do not have to fear anything.


The man advises his partner to fear nothing at all and that they must know that nothing is impossible. He reminds her of the things he has seen with his eyes, precious dreams that somehow she does not realize. He also acknowledges the thirst inside her and assures her again that he cannot be wrong. He suggests that they get out of the storm as they have waited for too long.


Overall, the song is about a man's determination to help his loved one realize her dreams and get out of the storm of pain that they have been in. He shows his support and promises to stand by her side through thick and thin.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm counting on you
I trust you to take action


Gotta know, the time has come to follow through
We need to act now and complete what we started


Drive straight through the night
Let's keep going, without stopping


Just hold on, we can make it home before daylight
Don't give up, we will reach our destination before dawn


There's a voice inside you
You have a gut feeling that you can trust


And you know it can't be wrong
Your intuition is right, trust it


So break away from this pain, girl
Let go of the past and move forward


We've held out much too long
We have been waiting for this moment for too long and need to act


We can make it tonight
We have the power to succeed


If you give me the sign
Let me know if you're ready to take action


And I'll be by your side
I will support you every step of the way


I've got the feeling it's right
I believe that we will succeed


We can make it in time
We have enough time to reach our goal


Fear nothing at all
Don't be afraid of failure


Ya gotta know that nothing is impossible
Believe that anything can be achieved


The things I've seen with these eyes
I have witnessed incredible things that prove this is possible


Precious dreams
Our goals and aspirations are valuable and worth fighting for


That somehow you don't realize
You may not fully grasp the importance of our goals


Well there's a thirst inside you
You have a strong desire to achieve our goals


I know I can't be wrong
I trust that your thirst for success is genuine


So let's get out of the storm girl
Let's leave our troubles behind and move forward


We've waited much too long
We can't postpone our goals any longer




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH STANLEY WILLIAMS, BARRY L. BREGMAN, JEFFREY T. PORCARO

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jtdcjtdc

who's here Feb 2020! its a loss this song ain't available on Spotify. so much energy in this music! absolute smooth bass, drums, vocals, piano, synth, etc... generally they say Byron is not a fit, but i don't see anyone else driving this specific song 👍


The world is precious, a gift to you and me
I suggest we treat her right, with love and dignity

Everybody's looking for some peace of mind
If you seek the truth then you will surely find
Everybody wants to have global peace
While the press of a button can shake the world to its knees

Can you hear what I'm saying, can you hear what I'm saying

There are those who say might is right, I beg to disagree
I say we all unite and redirect our destiny

Everybody's looking for a quick solution
Our lungs are choking from breathing air pollution
I say put down your guns and stop the revolution
I say it's time we make a restitution, yes

Can you hear what I'm saying, can you hear what I'm saying

Can you hear what I'm saying, can you hear what I'm saying

Can you hear what I'm saying, can you hear what I'm saying

Can you hear me now, I am calling out to you
(Can you hear me calling out to you, can you hear me calling out to you)

There's so much starvation, so much say untruth
So much prejudice, there's so much deprivation - oh how long, how long

Can you hear what I'm saying

Africa, America, Eurasia, Latin Africa



All comments from YouTube:

@pepcaone

I know there was lots of turmoil in the band when Jean-Michel Byron was lead vocalist, but this song will always be one of my favorites from Toto.

@anjinghitam8141

Agree!

@anchorpoint3631

I don't get the hate towards him. This guy was indeed a good lead singer for the band.

@maximum.p

@@anchorpoint3631 He quickly started behaving like a diva, and thought he had become sorta Michael Jackson. So he got fired ...

@devilopment3291

@@maximum.p ah, star syndrome. that's definitely bad thing happened to some artist with sudden increase in their exposure and popularity.

@nickavenoso7851

I do love the songs he recorded with the band, but I don’t think he was the best fit live. Just my opinion.

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@aridematos3555

One genius for every instrument. Jeff and Mike live on forever.

@auratolosa827

Love this singer
So beautiful and talented

@braddmartins

Reggae,blues,funk,soul,rock. Toto is dinamic,ecletic,the most complete band ever!

@myp0nytail

soo many bands members gone........................they will be MISSED!!!

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