VIDEO-Nick Cannon “Can I Live?”
Nick Cannon was “cited in People Magazine as one of the ‘Top Ten most successful young people in Hollywood’ and featured on the Cover of Black Enterprises’ 40 Under 40… Nick Cannon, 28 years old is a successful, multi-faceted entertainer: film star, comedian, musician, writer and executive producer of his very own hit TV shows.” And he’s married to superstar Maria Carey. He was also the 2009 host of the TV hit “America’s Got Talent” and will continue to host in 2010. Nick Cannon has a broad, diverse audience and STILL stood up for life with his song “Can I Live?”
Just one example of the way those involved in the entertainment industry in Hollywood can use their art to strengthen and uplift our culture.
“Can I Live”
(feat. Anthony Hamilton)
[Talking]
I know the Situation is Personal
But it something that has to be told
As I was making this beat
You was all I could think about you heard my voice
[Verse 1]
Yeah Just think Just Think
What if you could Just
Just blink your self away..
Just Just wait just pause for a second
Let me plead my case
It’s the late 70’s Huh
You Seventeen huh
And having me that will ruin everything huh
It’s alot of angels waiting on their wings
You see me in your sleep so you cant kill your dreams
300 Dollars thats the price of living what?
Mommy I dont like this clinic
Hopefully you’ll make the right decision
And dont go through with the Knife incision
But it’s hard to make the right move
When you in high school
How you have to work all day and take night school
Hopping off da bus when the rain is pouring
What you want morning sickness or the sickness of mourning
[Chorus]
I’ll Always Be a part of you
Trust Your Soul Know it’s always true
If I Could Talk I’d Say To You
CAN I LIVE
CAN I LIVE
I’ll Always Be a part of you
Trust Your Soul Know it’s always true
If I Could Talk I’d Say To You
CAN I LIVE
CAN I LIVE
[Verse 2]
I am a child of the king
Ain’t no need to go fear me
And I see the flowing tears so know that you hear me
When I move in your womb that’s me being scary
Cause who knows what my future holds
Yo the truth be told you ain’t told a soul
Yo you ain’t even showing I’m just 2 months old
Through your clothes try to hide me deny me
Went up 3 sizes
Your pride got you lying saying ain’t nothing but a migraine
It ain’t surprising you not trying to be in Wic food lines
Your friends will look at you funny but look at you mommy
That’s a life inside you look at your tummy
What is becoming ma I am Oprah bound
You can tell he’s a star from the Ultrasound
Our Sprits Connected Doors Open Now
Nothing But Love And Respect Thanks For Holding Me Down She Let Me Live…
[Chorus]
I’ll Always Be a part of you
Trust Your Soul Know it’s always true
If I Could Talk I’d Say To You
CAN I LIVE
CAN I LIVE
I’ll Always Be apart of you
Trust Your Soul Know it’s always true
If I Could Talk I’d Say To You
CAN I LIVE
CAN I LIVE
[Repeat 2]
[Nick Talking]
It’s uplifting foreal yall
I ain’t passing no judgement
Ain’t making no decisions
I am just telling ya’ll my story
I love life
I love my mother for giving me life
We all need to appreciate life
A strong woman that had to make a sacrifice
Thanks for listening
Thanks for listening
Mama thanks for listening
January 13th, 2010 at 11:51 pm
I love Nick Cannon’s boldness with this music video. I was happily surprised to see what an amazing job he did presenting this video – it truly moves me to the max every time I watch it. It inspired me to write an article against abortion for my university newspaper. Enthusiasm for what is right, for what is true, for what is good – is contagious. I’m so thankful the Spirit moved Cannon to share this with us that we can be encouraged and share the heartbreak of abortion with others!
January 17th, 2010 at 9:13 pm
This Video touched my heart. I am very passionate about the abortion issue in our world today. I am excited that Nick Cannon decided to take a stand by sharing his very personal story. By doing this he has decided to take a stand for Justice. I hope this will inspire everyone to get involved, and take a stand against abortion. May we have the boldness that Nick Cannon has.
January 20th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Seriously I watch this video at least once a month. Touches my heart! My personal favorite line: “…you want morning sickness or the sickness of mourning?”