We Can Do It
Mel Brooks Lyrics

Step One! We find the worst play ever written,
Our first step is to find the worst play ever written

Step Two! We hire the worst director in town,
Our second step is to hire the worst director in town

Step Three! I raise two million dollars.
Our third step is for me to raise two million dollars

Two?
Bloom questions Bialystock's plan

Yes, two! One for me, one for you, there's a lot of little old ladies out there...
We will raise two million dollars - one for me, one for you - using donations from little old ladies

Step Four! We hire the worst actors in New York and open on Broadway!
Our fourth step is to hire the worst actors in New York and open our play on Broadway

And before you can say step five, we close on Broadway, take our two million and go to Rio!
We will close on Broadway and take our two million dollars to Rio before we even get to step five

Rio?! Ah, it'll never work...
Bloom doubts that their plan will work, especially going to Rio

Oh ye of little faith!
Bialystock calls Bloom out for his lack of confidence

What did Lewis say to Clark when everything looked bleak? What did Sir Edmund say to Tenzing as they struggled toward Everest peak? What did Washington say to his troops as they crossed the Delaware? I'm sure you're well aware!
Bialystock cites examples of other historical figures who were faced with difficult challenges and succeeded through perseverance

We. Can. Do it. We can do it, We can do it, me and you We can do it, We can do it, We can make our dreams come true. Everything you've ever wanted, is just waiting to be had, Beautiful girls wearing nothing but pearls, Carressing you, undressing you and driving you mad.
Bialystock's motivational song about how they (him and Bloom) can achieve their dreams

No!
Bloom responds negatively to Bialystock's song

We can do it, We can do it, This is not the time to shirk! We can do it, You won't rue it, Say goodbye to petty clerk. Hi Producer, Yes, Producer, I mean you sir go berserk! We can do it, We can do it, And I know it's gonna work!
Bialystock reiterates that they can achieve their goal, encouraging Bloom to take the leap and become a Broadway producer

What do I say, finally a chance to be a Broadway producer, What do I say, finally a chance to make my dreams come true sir, What do I say, What do I say? Here's what I say to you, sir!
Bloom expresses his excitement about the prospect of becoming a Broadway producer and achieving his dreams

I can't do it, I can't do it, I can't do it, that's not me, I'm a loser, I'm a coward, I'm a chicken, don't you see? When it comes to wooing women, There's a few things that I lack. Beautiful girls, wearing nothing but pearls, Chasing me, embracing me, I'd have an attack!
Bloom expresses his doubts and fears, especially when it comes to approaching women

Why you miserable, cowardly wretched little caterpillar! Don't you ever want to become a butterfly? Don't you want to spread your wings and flap your way to glory? No!
Bialystock calls Bloom out for his lack of confidence and motivation, comparing him to a caterpillar who could become a butterfly if he puts in the effort

We can do it, We can do it, We can grab that holy grail, We can do it, We can do it, Drink champagne, not ginger ale! Come on Leo, Don't you see-o...
Bialystock continues to encourage and motivate Bloom, convincing him that they can achieve their goal of becoming successful Broadway producers

Mr. Bialystock, Please stop this song you've got me wrong, I'll say so long - I'm not as strong a person as you think. Mr Bialystock, Please take a look, I'm not a crook, I'm just a schmuck, the bottom line is that, I say! I can't do it...
Bloom asks Bialystock to stop the song and admits that he doesn't have the strength or confidence to become a Broadway producer

You see Rio, I see jail!
Bloom expresses his fear that their plan will fail and they will end up in jail

We can do it!
Bialystock continues to motivate and encourage Bloom

I can't do it!
Bloom continues to express his doubts and fears

Fail? How can it miss, all you need is a little courage! Bloom, don't you realise there's a lot more to you than there is to you?
Bialystock reminds Bloom that he has more potential and courage than he thinks, and that their plan cannot fail if they both believe in it and themselves