It was a creed written into the founding documents that declared the destiny of a nation.
Yes we can.
It was whispered by slaves and abolitionists as they blazed a trail toward freedom.
Yes we can.
It was sung by immigrants as they struck out from distant shores and pioneers who pushed westward against an unforgiving wilderness.
Yes we can.
It was the call of workers who organized; women who reached for the ballots; a President who chose the moon as our new frontier; and a King who took us to the mountaintop and pointed the way to the Promised Land.
Yes we can to justice and equality.
Yes we can to opportunity and prosperity.
Yes we can heal this nation.
Yes we can repair this world.
Yes we can.
We know the battle ahead will be long, but always remember that no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can stand in the way of the power of millions of voices calling for change.
We have been told we cannot do this by a chorus of cynics...they will only grow louder and more dissonant ........... We've been asked to pause for a reality check. We've been warned against offering the people of this nation false hope.
But in the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope.
Now the hopes of the little girl who goes to a crumbling school in Dillon are the same as the dreams of the boy who learns on the streets of LA; we will remember that there is something happening in America; that we are not as divided as our politics suggests; that we are one people; we are one nation; and together, we will begin the next great chapter in the American story with three words that will ring from coast to coast; from sea to shining sea --
Yes. We. Can.
Guest appearances -
will.i.am - 0:01 Scarlett Johansson - 0:05 KareemAbdul-Jabbar - 0:21 Common - 0:23 John Legend - 0:32 Bryan Greenberg (guitar) - 0:37 Kate Walsh - 0:44 Tatyana Ali - 0:44 Harold Perrineau, Jr. - 0:49 Aisha Tyler - 1:01 Samuel Page - 1:03 Enrique Murciano - 1:07 "Si, podemos" - 1:17 Maya Rubin - 1:08 "כן אנו יכולים (Qen Annu Yecholim)" (Hebrew) Esthero - 1:10 Eric Balfour - 1:23 Nicole Scherzinger - 1:30 Taryn Manning - 1:40 Amber Valletta - 1:52 Auden McCaw (in Valetta's arms) - 1:52 Kelly Hu - 1:52 Adam Rodríguez - 1:56 "Sí se puede" Eric Christian Olsen - 2:02 Sarah Wright - 2:02 Shoshannah Stern (American Sign Language) - 2:05 Ed Kowalczyk (guitar) - 2:19 Fonzworth Bentley (violin) - 2:38 Amaury Nolasco - 3:24 Hill Harper - 3:27 Nick Cannon - 3:36 Herbie Hancock (piano) - 3:41 Johnathon Schaech - 3:45 Austin Nichols - 3:50 Tracee Ellis Ross - 4:00 Fred Goldring (guitar) - 4:03 Anson Mount Alfonso Ribeiro Cliff Collins Vera Farmiga
YES WE CAN TO OPPORTUNITY AND PROSPERITY YES WE CAN HEAL THIS NATION YES WE CAN REPAIR THIS WORLD.
YES WE CAN
xldear23(November 19, 2008 at 6:04 am)
I feel a little sorry about the fact that in every election somebody must lose. But I feel really sorry for those of you who missed the party because it was a spiritual moment.
sosick786(November 19, 2008 at 6:03 am)
go obama !
gackerone(November 19, 2008 at 5:21 am)
No problem. A misinformed public is easy to lead around like a flock of sheep. I hope we as Americans wake up soon.
RON PAUL REVOLUTION!
rickydabomb2003(November 19, 2008 at 5:15 am)
I just took an Obama, I need to change my pants..
funtimez420(November 19, 2008 at 5:05 am)
gackerone...thanx for being aware of the truth. These people are so caught up in what they think is happiness that you cant reach them.
gackerone(November 19, 2008 at 4:53 am)
I completely agree. This country has been hijacked by foreign banks. They have their front man puppet Barack Obama spreading the fake message of change. It's disgusting. These followers regard the guy like he's the winner of American Idol.
funtimez420(November 19, 2008 at 4:45 am)
Dumbass is not knowing what is going on. your media doesn't tell you so just keep watching.
mistermagoo88(November 19, 2008 at 4:43 am)
Dumbass.
funtimez420(November 19, 2008 at 4:41 am)
THIS GUY IS BAD...He is a 32nd degree freemason and as long as freemasons control america its bad. Obama is in favor of the V-CHIP which you know nothing about, hes in favor of the north american union which you dont know, the list can go on.
SurreysPhinest(November 19, 2008 at 4:35 am)
You're an idiot. Quit being a troll. If you're going to make a judgement like "that guy is a bad guy", then at least back it up with something of substance because no one gives a shit about your opinion.
Kegozen(November 19, 2008 at 4:35 am)
WOW OK WOW......i mean obama kicks ass..... ok......... and idk who you voted for but get your head out of your ass!....and STFU...ok... and any who... anyones better than bush
YES WE CAN TO OPPORTUNITY AND PROSPERITY
YES WE CAN HEAL THIS NATION
YES WE CAN REPAIR THIS WORLD.
YES WE CAN