We're The Superhumans – English Lyrics

• By: Strouse, Adams

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into "We're The Superhumans," a truly unique and uplifting song that served as the powerful anthem for the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Through its clear, repetitive, and positive lyrics, notably "Yes I Can," this song offers an excellent opportunity to learn English vocabulary related to determination, overcoming challenges, and celebrating human potential. Its vibrant spirit and accessible message make it a compelling piece for language learners, demonstrating how simple phrases can convey profound meaning.

[English]

(upbeat swing)

# Yes, I can, suddenly

# Yes, I can

# "Gee, I'm afraid to go on" has turned into, "Yes, I can"

# Take a look, what do you see?

(cheering)

# 133 lbs of confidence, me

# Got the feeling I can do anything

# Yes, I can

# Something that sings in my blood is telling me

# "Yes, I can"

# I was just born today

# I can go all the way

# Yes...

# I...

# Can

(piano solo)

(gunshot/crowd roars)

(guitar solo)

Shh! (music pauses)

(cheering)

Yes, I can.

(all) Yes, I can.

- Yes, I can. - Yes, I can.

(radio comms) Yes, I can.

# Yes, I can

- # Yes, I can - Yes, I can.

- # Yes, I can - Yes, I can!

(beep)

- # Yes, I can - (bubbly) Yes, I can.

- # Yes, I can - (all) Yes, I can.

(radio) # Hey! Yes, I can!

No. You can't.

(bell)

Yes, I can!

# Are you ready? I can climb Everest

# Yes, I can

# I can fight here all night and never rest

# Yes, I can

# I was just born today

# I can go all the way

# Ye-es...

# I...

(music pauses)

# Can!

(crowd roars)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ B2	noun - the feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something
feeling /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ B1	noun - an emotional state or reaction
sings /sɪŋz/ A2	verb - to make musical sounds with the voice
born /bɔːrn/ A1	verb - to come into life
climb /klaɪm/ A2	verb - to go up or ascend
fight /faɪt/ A2	verb - to take part in a violent struggle
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method, style, or manner of doing something
ready /ˈrɛdi/ A2	adjective - prepared for what is going to happen
suddenly /ˈsʌdənli/ B1	adverb - quickly and unexpectedly
music /ˈmjuːzɪk/ A1	noun - vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony
gunshot /ˈɡʌnʃɒt/ B2	noun - the sound made by a gun when it is fired
crowd /kraʊd/ B1	noun - a large number of people gathered together
turn /tɜrn/ A2	verb - to change direction or position
anything /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/ A2	pronoun - used to refer to a thing, no matter what

Key Grammar Structures

• Yes, I can.

  ➔ Simple present tense

  ➔ The phrase "Yes, I can" uses the simple present tense to express ability.

• I can climb Everest.

  ➔ Modal verb 'can'

  ➔ The use of the modal verb "can" indicates ability or possibility.

• I was just born today.

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "I was just born today" uses the past simple tense to indicate a completed action.

• Something that sings in my blood.

  ➔ Relative clause

  ➔ The phrase "Something that sings in my blood" includes a relative clause that provides more information about 'something'.

• I can fight here all night.

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The phrase "I can fight here all night" uses the present simple tense to express a habitual action.

• Are you ready?

  ➔ Interrogative form

  ➔ The phrase "Are you ready?" is in the interrogative form, used to ask a question.