It heavily samples the intro of "Do the Funky Chicken" by Rufus Thomas.

"Can We" received major airplay on urban radio stations in the United States, but it was not released as a cassette or CD single in the US.

However, because of a 12-inch vinyl single release, "Can We" was able to chart on Billboard Hot 100, reaching number 75.

[1] The synopsis of the video primarily focuses on SWV, dressed in cheetah-print attire, dancing in front of matching backgrounds with their love interests.

Missy Elliott is also featured in the video, where she is seen dancing in a newspaper-covered background.