[Verse 1]
You make your way through mirrored halls
You see the boys with all their dolls
A pretty maze, like candied streets
You feel a thrill when your eyes meet
You pick the one with the feathered hair
But I'm the one that makes the boys stare
And there's a room, or so I'm told
Where the DJ rocks and we don't grow old, yeah
[Pre-Chorus]
Would you like to take a ride?
All you have to do is come inside
[Chorus]
Say hello to the room where the party's jumpin'
Where the boys all freak 'cause the boots are bumpin'
Where the girls are naughty and always sayin'
"Yes, you can, yes, you can, yes, you can"
"Yes, you can, yes, you can, yes, you can"
(Ah, ah)
[Verse 2]
You got on your money rags
And Papa's got a brand new bag
And Mama's got her hot pants on
While in the back, the beat goes on
[Pre-Chorus]
Would you like to come along?
Then shut up and sing this song
[Chorus]
Say hello to the room where the party's jumpin'
Where the boys all freak 'cause the boots are bumpin'
Where the girls are naughty and always sayin'
"Yes, you can, yes, you can, yes, you can"
"Yes, you can, yes, you can, yes, you can"
[Bridge]
The boys are pale, the girls are soft as nails
The band strikes up and it starts to wail
There's a price on everything
It's not cheap to buy your dreams
[Pre-Chorus]
Would you like to come along? (Ah-ah-ah)
Then shut up, and sing this song
[Chorus]
Say hello to the room where the party's jumpin'
Where the boys all freak 'cause the boots are bumpin'
Where the girls are naughty and always sayin'
"Yes, you can, yes, you can, yes, you can"
"Yes, you can, yes, you can, yes, you can"
Say hello to the room where the party's jumpin'
Where the boys all freak 'cause the boots are bumpin'
Where the girls are naughty and always sayin'
"Yes, you can, yes, you can, yes, you can""
"Yes, you can, yes, you can, yes, you can"
Say hello to the room where the party's jumpin'
Where the boys all freak 'cause the boots are bumpin'
Where the girls are naughty and always sayin'
"Yes, you can, yes, you can, yes, you can"
Oh, yes, you can, oh, yes, you can"
Say hello to the room where the party's jumpin'
Where the boys all freak 'cause the boots are bumpin'
Where the girls are naughty and always sayin'
"Oh, yes, you can, yes, you can
"Oh, yes, you can, yes, you can"
"Oh, yes, you can, yes, you can"
"Oh, you know I'm gonna, oh, I'm gonna let ya"
"Ooh, I'm gonna, gonna, I'm gonna let ya, ooh"
Yes U Can was written by Lester Mendez & Jewel.
Yes U Can was produced by Lester Mendez & Jewel.
I also wrote this with Rick Nowels. I wrote it originally for Santana, though he didn’t pick it, so I saved it for my record.
Via 0304 Booklet Liner Notes