Nehemiah Drive Lyrics

"Yes we can to opportunity and prosperity"

"Yes we can repair this world"

"Yes we can"

Friday was the final day of elementary

And Mama let me tell you all the fun we had, my friends and me

First we played a game of football

Then we played a game of kickball

Then we played a game of basketball

And we won 10-3 (Heh)

Mama after that the teacher

Gave us all a popsicle and told us

"Chase your dreams and make us proud 'cause you're unstoppable"

Life is so amazin' and

I'm goin' to be great and

We should all be celebratin' because

Anything is possible!

(Yes we can)

(Yes, ye)

(Yes-ye-ye)

(Yes we can)

But why is everybody telling me "Enjoy it while it lasts?"

(Yes, yes we can)

Pshh

Come to Nehemiah Drive and have a blast

(Yes, yes)

Mama can I go and play with friends outside? It's summer

See I really really really wanna play

Don't be a bummer

After all I got a 4.0 and I'm the fastest runner

In my school so please be cool

And kindly let me have some fun

All right, let's go!

She said yes

I can't wait to grow and be the best around

Make her proud

Buy a house

Run the town

'Cause I'm bound

To be found

Doing great

'Cause the teachers always state

I have traits

Of a leader

Like the one I heard say

(Yes we can)

(Yes, ye)

(Yes-ye-ye)

(Yes we can)

But why is everybody telling me "Enjoy it while it lasts?"

(Yes, yes we can)

Ehh

Come to Nehemiah Drive and have a blast

(Yes, yes)

What is with my cousin Z?

I never see him smile or laugh

It's been a while since I talked to him last

But why's he always look mad?

Or maybe sad

Why would someone be sad

When there are countless reasons we should be glad?

Just look around

I don't see how he could really be down

How he could frown

When he's got a full-ride offer to Brown

And on the mound

He's the single greatest pitcher in town

And pound for pound

He's the most accomplished cousin I've seen or found

Why?

I really hope that he can figure it out

'Cause I'm about

Out of patience for the people who pout

For all the people who grouch

When they at least can have some food in their mouths

While there are people forced to snooze on the ground

'Cause Z should never feel crappy

What about the folks who've helped him be successful

I don't blame them if they start to get jealous

All he seems to really care about's himself

And if he asked if we can choose to feel happy

I know I would tell him

(Yes we can)

(Yes, ye)

(Yes-ye-ye)

(Yes we can)

But why is everybody telling me "Enjoy it while it lasts?"

(Yes, yes we can)

Are they saying life won't always be a blast?

(Yes, yes)