Can I?
Yes Lyrics
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We have heaven...
The Yes song Can I? features the repeated phrase "We have heaven" as its opening lines. The lyrics of this song have been interpreted in different ways by listeners and critics over the years. It is often said that the phrase "We have heaven" is simply a reference to the feeling of utopia or paradise that the singer is experiencing. The song seems to suggest that the singer is experiencing a state of bliss or enlightenment.
However, some have also pointed out that the lyrics might have a more spiritual or religious meaning. The repeated phrase "We have heaven" might be interpreted as a statement of faith or belief in an afterlife. The song seems to be asking the listener whether they are ready to embrace this idea of heaven and whether they are ready to "take the leap" and experience it.
Overall, the meaning of the lyrics to Can I? remains open to interpretation, but it is clear that the repeated phrase "We have heaven" is meant to evoke a sense of wonder, transcendence, and the possibility of a higher state of being.
Line by Line Meaning
We have heaven...
We are blessed with a beautiful, harmonious existence filled with wonder and peace.
We have heaven...
The joy and contentment we experience is akin to being in a divine paradise.
Can I think of love?
May I entertain the thought of experiencing love and all its challenges.
Do I want to try?
Am I willing to take risks and venture into the unknown in pursuit of love.
Dropping all my defenses...
Releasing all protective barriers and allowing oneself to be vulnerable and open to love.
It's not the way my story ends
The outcome is uncertain, and I am willing to embrace whatever future awaits me.
Can I be the one to care?
May I be the person who shows compassion and concern for someone else's well-being.
Give you all I can
Offering all of oneself to another, without holding back or expecting anything in return.
When the morning comes again
As another day begins, may we face it together with renewed hope and commitment to each other.
Contributed by Bailey S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Libra System
Lyrics for this.
Be-eh Be-eh Be-eh Be-eh Ba-yoh (Hep Do-eh, Hep Do-ah)
Dabadabado Do-da Mde-de (Hep Do-eh)
Kapatapada Do-vah Do Deh (Hep Do-ah)
Pakatebedoh Umm-be Peh Be-eh Be-eh Be-eh (Hep Do-ah, Hep Do-eh)
We have heaven (Hep Do-ah, Hep Do-eh, Hep Do-ah, Hep Do-eh)
Gi-wibi Gi-bidi Beh-deb Omawaht (Hep Do-ah)
Deh-gebbe Deh-gil Parr-eh Para-tuutah (Hep Do-eh)
Deh-ri-veh Feh Gi-ri Deh Dib Oulomah De-eh De-eh Pe-eh (Hep Do-ah, Hep Do-eh)
Deh-gibbi Deh-vi-reh Deh Dib Omowaht (Hep Do-ah)
Peh-ribete Kibete Pitidi-pih (Hep Do-eh)
Pih-ribete Tibeke Rih Bo-bo-bah Ba-yoh Ba-yoh Ba-yoh Ba-yoh (Hep Do-ah, Hep Do-eh, Hep Do-ah)
Bidi-pidi-pidi-pidi-pidi-pidi-pidi-pih (Hep Do-eh, Hep Do-ah, Hep Do-eh)
Bidi-pidi-pidi-pidi-pidi-pih Bidipi Bidipi (Hep Do-ah, Hep Do-eh, Hep Do-ah)
(Hep Do-eh, Hep Do-ah, Hep Do-eh, Hep Do-ah, Hep Do-eh)
Dabadabado Do-da Mde-de (Hep Do-ah)
Kapatapada Do-vah Do Deh (Hep Do-eh)
Pakatebedoh Umm-be Peh Be-eh Be-eh Be-eh (Hep Do-ah, Hep Do-eh)
Dabadabado Do-da Mde-de (Hep Do-ah)
Kapatapada Do-vah Do Deh (Hep Do-eh)
Pakatebedoh Umm-be Peh Be-eh Be-eh Be-eh (Hep Do-ah, Hep Do-eh)
(We Have Heaven)
Be-eh Be-yoh Totagama Dah (Hep Do-ah)
Be-eh De-eh Tatamana (Hep Do-eh)
De-eh De-eh Tanamada (Hep Do-ah)
Heh, Heh (Hep Do-eh)
Heh, Heh (Hep Do-eh)
Heh, Heh (Hep Do-ah)
schmittelt
I always imagine Yes in the studio saying to themselves, "OK, we're gonna return to form for this album. And, Jon, you can do a sequel to "We Have Heaven" if you like. Then Jon says, "Can I?"
Sean
Thank You...it's good to hear you enjoyed it my friend...if only one, that is enough fur moi! :D Do have yourself a grrrrreat day, as ye may!!! :) <3 <3 <3
John42ification
Hey, I enjoyed it, too!
pecanpie100
As life-long YES fans, I'd have to agree with my wife that this song removes any doubt as to whether or not Jon Anderson is a leprechaun. :-)
John42ification
Belated Happy St. Patrick's Day to you and your wife!
halnwheels
I've always enjoyed this little ditty. It sounds like they had fun doing it, and that's important too.
Dave Gushi
I always loved the little return to we have heaven in it that is so cool
John42ification
Yes, Dave, Yes it is!
Janis Nachtmann Garcia
Talking in Tongues!
Beautiful song 🎵 ❤
Kruegerisgod
why hasn't anyone commented this is one fucking great creative piece. I love it!!!!