Story Behind The Song
There had to be fun way to entertain and help kids overcoming self-limiting talk!
And what vehicle could be better than the dance grooves of the '80s!
Song Description
A fast kids' dance song that is extremely uplifting, fast-paced and includes a rap "breakdown" in the middle. The theme of the song is to get rid of things that we say to ourselves that are negative and self-limiting.
This song is a huge hit for kids 5-10!
| Song Length |
2:50 |
Genre |
Unique - Children, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
In High Spirits |
Subject |
Excitement, Change |
| Similar Artists |
Abba |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't
VERSE I can't draw, and I can't sing,
I can't do anything.
I can't even smile (Uh huh, another child)
Well, once in a while...
So I went to get checked and the doctor said
Hmmm look at those thoughts in your head, (spoken by Lois)
So get out o' your head, and onto your feet, (sung by Lois)
Click your heels and feel the beat...
Chorus It's just a case of "I can't," I can't, I can't, I can't
And don't you give it a chance,
When you're thinkin' I can't, I can't, I can't, I can't.
Shake it out and dance.
VERSE Is this really what you mean... (Olivia)
I'm the worst you've ever seen?
Say it isn't so... well?
No no no... (Lois)
(chorus) It's just a case of "I can't," I can't, I can't, I can't (last one spoken)
RAP1: If you move to the groove, then it's easy to prove, (child rappers)
That you've got a way to change "I Can't" to "I Can"
In the know, in the flow, there's a way to let 'em go,
Just listen up. Listen up and follow the plan
RAP2: Shake it out of your head, shake it out of your fingers (child rappers)
Reach high, right up to the sky and let it fly
Shake it out your legs. Shake it out of your feet
Stomp it down, down into the ground and say goodbye ("goodbye")
Bridge When you catch that "I can't" thing,
It's just a chance to dance and sing.
So get out o' your head, and onto your feet,
It's no big deal when you feel the beat...feel the beat, feel......... the beat.....'cause
Chorus You know that you can, you can, I can, I can (adults and kids)
When we give it a chance
'Cause you know that you can, you can, I can, I can
Shake it out and dance.