I have not really been someone who expresses his emotions fully. But being human requires that I have some form of healthy emotional expression in order to live fully and completely. Thus, songs have served that purpose for me. When I find a song that truly expresses what I may be feeling or wanting to feel, when I discover a song that speaks to my heart, to the life beat of my existence, it is something that I now must share.
The above song was a collaboration between Bebe Winans and Dave Koz and was inspired by the Will Smith movie “The Pursuit of Happyness”. This was based on the true life-story of Chris Gardner, who aspired, struggled and ultimately achieved the America Dream of Success.
It is truly an inspirational and moving song. I have posted the lyrics to the song, just in case you feel the need to sing along.
I CAN
What do you do when the world says you’re through
you’re standing in the dark
What do you say when hope fades away
you’re left with a broken heart
Tell me where do you find the strength you need
to answer the call
The place to begin, is when you fall
Where do you go when there’s nowhere to go
wondering how you’re gonna leave
What do you feel when it all seem so real
and there’s nothing more to give
Tell me who do you call when the ships are down
and you face your fears alone
That’s when you reach down inside and become strong
Chorus:
I can
I can achieve what seems impossible
I can, cause I’m a believer
And I can, giving a chance I’ll seize the opportunity
I’m someone who believes
that I can
Why do you try and continue to try
no matter what the outcome is
Over again you’re looking ahead
and finding answer to the quiz
Tell me why do you get back up again
in spite of how hard you fall
You’ll find out who you are
through it all
Chorus:
I can
I can achieve what seems impossible
Yes I can, cause I’m a believer
You know I can, if giving a chance I’ll seize the opportunity
I’m someone who believes
Believes that I can
I can rise above the clouds and reach beyond the sky
I can sort it if I believe
Just spread my wings and fly
Spread my wings and fly
I can
You know I can if giving a chance I’ll seize the opportunity
‘Cause I’m someone who believes
I can
