I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
Hall And Oates · The Essential Daryl Hall & John Oates [2005]
Easy, ready, willing, overtime,
Where does it stop,
where do you dare me
to draw the line.
You've got the body,
now you want my soul,
Don't even think about it,
say no go.
I-- I 'll do anything
that you want me to do,
And I'll do almost anything,
that you want me too, ooh,
But I can't go for that, (No can do)
No, I can't go for that, (No can do)
Oh, I can't go for that, (No can do)
I can't go for that,
can't go for that,
can't go for that.
I can go for being twice as nice,
I can go for just repeating
the same old lines.
Use the body,
now you want my soul,
Ooh, forget about it,
now say no go.
I-- I'll do anything
that you want me to do,
And I'll do almost anything
that you want me to do,
But I can't go for that, (No can do)
No, I can't go for that, (No can do)
Oh, I can't go for that, (No can do)
I can't go for that,
can't go for that,
can't go for that.
Oh, I-- I'll do anything
that you want me to do,
And I'll do almost anything
that you want me to do,
But I can't go for that, (No can do)
No, I can't go for that, (No can do)
Oh, I can't go for that, (No can do)
I can't go for that,
can't go for that,
can't go for that,
can't go for that.
I can't go for that,
can't go for that (No can do)
I can't go,
I can't go--
for that, (No can do)
Oh, I can't go for that, (No can do)
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no,
no, no, no, no, no can do,
Oh, I can't go for that, yeah, (No can do)
No, no, no, no, no, no.....
Where does it stop,
where do you dare me
to draw the line.
You've got the body,
now you want my soul,
Don't even think about it,
say no go.
I-- I 'll do anything
that you want me to do,
And I'll do almost anything,
that you want me too, ooh,
But I can't go for that, (No can do)
No, I can't go for that, (No can do)
Oh, I can't go for that, (No can do)
I can't go for that,
can't go for that,
can't go for that.
I can go for being twice as nice,
I can go for just repeating
the same old lines.
Use the body,
now you want my soul,
Ooh, forget about it,
now say no go.
I-- I'll do anything
that you want me to do,
And I'll do almost anything
that you want me to do,
But I can't go for that, (No can do)
No, I can't go for that, (No can do)
Oh, I can't go for that, (No can do)
I can't go for that,
can't go for that,
can't go for that.
Oh, I-- I'll do anything
that you want me to do,
And I'll do almost anything
that you want me to do,
But I can't go for that, (No can do)
No, I can't go for that, (No can do)
Oh, I can't go for that, (No can do)
I can't go for that,
can't go for that,
can't go for that,
can't go for that.
I can't go for that,
can't go for that (No can do)
I can't go,
I can't go--
for that, (No can do)
Oh, I can't go for that, (No can do)
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no,
no, no, no, no, no can do,
Oh, I can't go for that, yeah, (No can do)
No, no, no, no, no, no.....
I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
Hall & Oates' 1981 hit 'I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)' stands as a quintessential example of their smooth, melodic pop-rock style that defined the early 1980s. Recorded for their self-titled album, the track showcases the duo's signature blend of polished production and catchy, danceable rhythms. The song became a massive commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and establishing them as one of the era's most prominent acts. Its enduring appeal lies in its infectious groove and the interplay between Daryl Hall's soulful vocals and John Oates' rhythmic guitar work, cementing their status as icons of the era.