Yes We Can
Will.I.Am Lyrics

It was a creed written into the founding documents
The belief in this country's ability to achieve greatness has been a core principle since its inception.

that declared the destiny of a nation.
This belief has laid the foundation for what we as a nation are capable of and what we can achieve.

Yes we can.
We have the ability and the power to make great things happen if we work together towards a common goal.

It was whispered by slaves and abolitionists as they
The idea that we can achieve great things is not new, it has been whispered throughout history by those who have fought for their own freedom.

blazed a trail toward freedom.
Their fight for freedom has paved the way for future generations to continue fighting for justice and equality.

Yes we can. Yes we can.
Their battle cry echoed throughout history and continues to inspire us to this day.

It was sung by immigrants as they struck out from distant shores
The belief in achieving greatness is not exclusive to those born on this soil, but held by all who come seeking a better life.

And pioneers who pushed westward against an unforgiving wilderness.
The drive to succeed and overcome obstacles is what drove the pioneers who built this country.

Yes we can. Yes we can.
Their voices joined in with those before them, repeating the mantra of possibility and hope.

It was the call of workers who organized;
The belief in what we can achieve has always been shared by those who work tirelessly towards building a better future.

Women who reached for the ballots;
The call for change has been held by women who fought tirelessly for their voices to be heard through the power of the ballot box.

A President who chose the moon as our new frontier;
The belief in possibilities has also been held by Presidents who have set ambitious goals for our nation to reach towards, such as landing on the moon.

And a King who took us to the mountain-top and pointed
The belief in the power of change was also held by great leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. who set a vision for justice and equality for all.

the way to the Promised Land.
They pointed the way towards a greater vision of what our country can and should be.

Yes we can to justice and equality.
We can and must strive towards greater justice and equality for all people.

(yes we can, yes we can, yes we can, yes we can...)
This is a shared goal that many voices have echoed throughout history and continue to do so today.

Yes we can to opportunity and prosperity.
We can and must work towards ensuring that everyone has access to opportunities that lead to greater prosperity for themselves and their families.

Yes we can heal this nation.
We can work together towards healing the wounds of our nation and bringing people from all walks of life together towards a common goal.

Yes we can repair this world.
We have the power to make a positive impact on the world around us-both locally and globally-if we all work together towards a common good.

Yes we can. Si Se Puede
This is not just a possibility, but a reality that we can all work towards together-regardless of language or background.

(yes we can, yes we can, yes we can, yes we can...)
This is a belief that we all share and must continue to repeat to ourselves and to each other to push ourselves towards greatness.

We know the battle ahead will be long,
The journey towards achieving greatness is not an easy one, and there will be many obstacles to overcome.

But always remember that no matter what obstacles stand in our way,
No matter what we face, we cannot lose sight of our goal or let these challenges discourage us.

Nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions
When millions of voices come together, we can create a movement that is greater than any obstacle or challenge that stands in our way.

of voices calling for change.
When we demand change, and we work towards it together, our voices can be heard across the nation and across the world.

We want change!
We all have a desire for something better, and we must be willing to come together and work towards that change.

(We want change! We want change! We want change...)
This call for change is not just a personal desire, but a collective chorus that rings out throughout our society.

We have been told we cannot do this by a chorus of
There will always be those who will try to discourage us from our goals, and we must be willing to ignore their voices and push forward anyway.

cynics who will only grow louder and more dissonant.
Those who lack faith in our collective ability to achieve greatness will always try to bring us down, but we must stay strong and push through the noise.

We've been asked to pause for a reality check.
People will doubt our ability to achieve greatness, and we may even doubt our own abilities at times, but we must remember that we are capable of more than we think we are.

We've been warned against offering the people of this nation false hope.
There are those who will tell us that our dreams are impossible and that we are offering false hope to others, but we must stay true to our beliefs and keep the faith.

But in the unlikely story that is America,
The story of America-a nation that has achieved great things despite its challenges and setbacks-is a testament to what we can accomplish when we work together.

there has never been anything false about hope. We want change!
The hope for something better than what we have today is not just a pipe dream; it's a real possibility that we can achieve with hard work and determination.

(We want change! I want change! We want change! I want change...)
This hope for change is something that we all share and that we must continue to work towards every day.

The hopes of the little girl who goes to a crumbling
The hopes and dreams of every person-this little girl, the boy in LA, and all others-should be given the chance to be realized, regardless of their circumstances.

school in Dillon are the same as the dreams of the
Their dreams and aspirations are not different from those of any other child in America, and they deserve the chance to make them happen.

boy who learns on the streets of LA;
Their struggles and challenges may be different, but their dreams and hopes for the future are the same- a better life.

We will remember that there is something happening in America;
Despite the challenges we face, there is progress being made every day, and we must remember to celebrate these positive changes, no matter how small.

That we are not as divided as our politics suggests;
The divisiveness of politics does not define us as a people; we are capable of coming together and working towards common goals despite our political differences.

That we are one people;
Regardless of our differences or where we come from, we are still all Americans, all sharing a common goal and vision for the future of our nation.

We are one nation;
We are not just a collection of individuals or communities, but a unified nation working towards a shared vision.

And together, we will begin the next great chapter
We stand on the cusp of a new era in our nation's history-one that holds great promise and potential.

in America's story with three words that will ring from coast to coast;
Together, we will create a new narrative for America-one of unity, progress, and hope-that will resonate across the country.

From sea to shining sea - Yes. We. Can.
This is not just a possibility or a dream; this is a real conviction that we all share and that we must continue to work towards every day, from coast to coast.

(yes we can, yes we can, yes we can, yes we can, yes we can, yes we can, yes we can, yes we can...)
Our shared beliefs and hopes will bring us through the challenges ahead, and we must continue to repeat them to ourselves and to each other every day.