"I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" is a popular song by the American music duo Hall & Oates. It was released in 1981 as the second single from their tenth studio album, "Private Eyes." The song was written by Daryl Hall, John Oates, and Sara Allen.
"I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)" became one of Hall & Oates' biggest hits, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also topped the R&B and Adult Contemporary charts. The song features a distinctive bassline, catchy chorus, and smooth vocals by Daryl Hall.
The lyrics convey a sense of reluctance or refusal to comply with someone's demands or expectations. The repeated phrase "I can't go for that, no can do" emphasizes the speaker's firm stance. The song's popularity and memorable hooks have made it a staple of Hall & Oates' discography and a classic of 1980s pop music.