I don’t wanna be another wave in the ocean
I am a rock not just another grain of sand (that’s right)
I wanna be the one you run to when you need a shoulder
I ain’t a soldier but I’m here to take a stand
Because we can
She’s in the kitchen staring out the window
So tired of living life in black and white
Right now she’s missing those technicolor kisses
When he turns down the lights
Lately, he’s feeling like a broken promise
In the mirror staring down his doubt
There’s only one thing in this world that he knows
He said forever and he’ll never let her down
I don’t wanna be another wave in the ocean
I am a rock not just another grain of sand (that’s right)
I wanna be the one you run to when you need a shoulder
I ain’t a soldier but I’m here to take a stand
Because we can
TV and takeout on the coffee table
Paper dishes, pour a glass of wine
Turn down the sound and move a little closer
And for the moment everything is alright
I don’t wanna be another wave in the ocean
I am a rock not just another grain of sand (that’s right)
I wanna be the one you run to when you need a shoulder
I ain’t a soldier but I’m here to take a stand
Because we can
Because we can, our love can move a mountain
We can, if you believe in we
We can, just wrap your arms around me
We can, we can
I don’t wanna be another wave in the ocean (I don’t wanna be)
I am a rock not just another grain of sand ( Oh yeah)
I wanna be the one you run to when you need a shoulder
I ain’t a soldier but I’m here to take a stand (I am a, I am a, I am a)
Because we can
I don’t wanna be another wave in the ocean
I am a rock not just another grain of sand (that’s right)
I wanna be the one you run to when you need a shoulder
I ain’t a soldier but I’m here to take a stand
Because we can
(Because we can) Our love can move a mountain
We can, if you believe in we (Our love can move a mountain)
We can, just wrap your arms around me (Because we can)
We can, we can
Because we can
Empowerment and Hope in Everyday Life
“Because We Can” by Bon Jovi delivers a heartfelt message about resilience, love, and standing together through life’s challenges. The lyrics draw on vivid imagery—waves in the ocean, rocks, and grains of sand—to symbolize individuality and the desire to make a meaningful impact. The narrative touches on ordinary moments, like sharing takeout and wine, as opportunities to find strength and connection. The recurring refrain, “Because we can,” becomes a rallying cry, emphasizing that love and unity can overcome obstacles, and every person has the power to take a stand for what truly matters.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bon Jovi
- Songwriters: Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Falcon, John Shanks
- Release Year: 2013
- Label: Island Records