Can I
Tank · Now Or Never [2010]
Verse 1:
You've been on my mind,
hope you got some time,
For what imma put your body thru,
You been talking fact,
Like it's good as cat,
And now it's time for you to show and prove,
Pre chorus:
Imma put it down down down,
Imma stay awhile while while,
Judging by the sound sound sound,
You want it and you need it right now,
Hook:
Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Love to you
Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Show you how I do
Can I put it in your life,
Give it to you right,
You been all alone,
But daddy's here tonite,
Now Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Love to you
Verse 2:
I like to go hard,
Let me raise the bar,
Bet I bring the freak up outta you (you)
You say that it's on, magnums and patron,
Baby I'm about to act a fool (fool)
Pre chorus:
Imma put it down down down,
Imma stay awhile while while,
Judging by the sound sound sound,
You want it and you need it right now,
Hook:
Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Love to you
Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Show you how I do
Can I put it in your life,
Give it to you right,
You been all alone,
But daddy's here tonite,
Now Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Love to you
Bridge:
Tell me how u want it,
Imma jump up on it,
Til ya body scream yeah,
I know how u need it,
I know how to please it,
Baby you gone see yeah,
I was thinking deeper,
Make ya body weaker,
Give it all to me yeah,
Imma do you right oh if you let me...
Hook:
Oh can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Love to you
Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Show you how I do
Can I put it in your life,
Give it to you right,
You been all alone,
But daddy's here tonite,
Now Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Love to you
You've been on my mind,
hope you got some time,
For what imma put your body thru,
You been talking fact,
Like it's good as cat,
And now it's time for you to show and prove,
Pre chorus:
Imma put it down down down,
Imma stay awhile while while,
Judging by the sound sound sound,
You want it and you need it right now,
Hook:
Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Love to you
Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Show you how I do
Can I put it in your life,
Give it to you right,
You been all alone,
But daddy's here tonite,
Now Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Love to you
Verse 2:
I like to go hard,
Let me raise the bar,
Bet I bring the freak up outta you (you)
You say that it's on, magnums and patron,
Baby I'm about to act a fool (fool)
Pre chorus:
Imma put it down down down,
Imma stay awhile while while,
Judging by the sound sound sound,
You want it and you need it right now,
Hook:
Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Love to you
Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Show you how I do
Can I put it in your life,
Give it to you right,
You been all alone,
But daddy's here tonite,
Now Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Love to you
Bridge:
Tell me how u want it,
Imma jump up on it,
Til ya body scream yeah,
I know how u need it,
I know how to please it,
Baby you gone see yeah,
I was thinking deeper,
Make ya body weaker,
Give it all to me yeah,
Imma do you right oh if you let me...
Hook:
Oh can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Love to you
Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Show you how I do
Can I put it in your life,
Give it to you right,
You been all alone,
But daddy's here tonite,
Now Can I make love (love)
Love (love)
Love to you
Can I - Tank
Released on the 2010 album Now Or Never, 'Can I' stands as a defining track in Tank's evolution from a gritty garage-rock pioneer to a polished pop-rock artist. The song exemplifies the melodic sensibilities that characterized his later work, blending catchy hooks with the emotional vulnerability that became his signature. While his earlier discography featured rawer, more aggressive sounds, this recording reflects a matured approach to songwriting and production. As a staple of his catalogue, the track remains a quintessential example of mid-2000s alternative pop, showcasing his ability to craft anthems that resonate with a broad audience while maintaining his distinct vocal identity.