We Can Do It
Nathan Lane feat. Matthew Broderick Lyrics

Don't you see Bloom, darling Bloom, glourious Bloom?
Max is trying to convince Leo to join him in his plan to make a terrible Broadway play.

It's so simple.
Max believes that his plan is foolproof and easy to execute.

Step one!
Max is outlining the steps he plans to take to create a terrible Broadway play.

We find the worst play ever written.
Step one of Max's plan is to find a terrible play to produce.

Step two!
Max is continuing to outline his plan.

We hire the worst director in town.
Step two of Max's plan is to find a terrible director to helm the production.

Step three!
Max is continuing to outline his plan.

I raise two million dollars.
Step three of Max's plan is to secure funding for the production.

Two?
Leo is surprised that Max needs two million dollars.

Yes, one for me, one for you.
Max plans to split the two million dollars with Leo.

There's a lot of little old ladies out there Step four!
Step four of Max's plan is to find terrible actors to cast in the production.

We hire the worst actors in New York and open on Broadway.
Max plans to cast terrible actors and produce the play on Broadway.

And before you can say Step five, we CLOSE on Broadway, take our two million, and go to Rrrrrrrio!
Max plans to close the show quickly and run away with the profits to Rio de Janeiro.

Ah, that'd never work.
Leo is skeptical that the plan will work.

Oh, ye of little faith!
Max is criticizing Leo for his lack of confidence.

What did Lewis saw to Clark when everything looked bleak?
Max is referencing the famous phrase 'We can do it!' to inspire Leo.

What'd Sir Edmund to Tenzing as they struggled toward Everest Peak?
Max is using another famous phrase to inspire Leo.

What'd Washing say to his troops, as they crossed the Delaware?
Max is referencing historical examples to inspire Leo to believe in the plan.

We can do it, we can do it.
Max is trying to motivate Leo with the phrase 'We can do it!'

We can do it, me and you.
Max and Leo can succeed if they work together.

We can do it.
Max is repeating the motivational phrase once again.

We can do it!
Max is getting more enthusiastic about the plan.

We can make our dreams come true!
Max and Leo can achieve their goals if they believe in themselves.

Everything you've ever wanted is just waiting to be had.
Max is trying to convince Leo that they can achieve their dreams.

Beautiful girls wearing nothing but pearls caressing you, undressing you, and driving you mad.
Max is using sexual imagery to entice Leo with the rewards they could enjoy if they succeed.

WE CAN DO IT!
Max is repeating the motivational phrase for emphasis.

THIS is not the time to shirk.
Max thinks that Leo should not back down from the challenge.

We can do it; you won't rue it.
Max is confident that Leo will not regret joining him in the plan.

Say, " Goodbbye!" to Betty Clerk.
Max is referencing a specific person that they will not need to deal with if the plan succeeds.

Hi Producer, yes, Producer.
Max is imagining the success they will have when they become successful Broadway producers.

I mean you sir, go berserk!
Max is excited about the possibility of becoming successful and a little crazy.

And I KNOW it's gonna work.
Max is completely confident in the success of the plan.

Find me the chance to be a Broadway producer...
Leo is asking Max to help him achieve his dream of producing a successful Broadway play.

Find me a chance to make my dreams come true, sir...
Leo is reiterating his desire to achieve his goals.

WHAT do I say?
Leo is questioning Max's plan.

Here's what I say to you, sir...
Leo is about to deliver his response to Max's plan.

I can't do it.
Leo is admitting that he does not have the confidence to be a part of Max's plan.

I'm a loser, I'm a coward, I'm a chicken, don't you see?
Leo is calling himself names and expressing his self-doubt.

When it comes to wooing women, there's a few things that I lack.
Leo is focusing on his perceived failures with women as a reason he cannot succeed in Max's plan.

Why you little miserable, cowardly wretched little caterpillar.
Max is angry at Leo's lack of confidence, calling him names in response.

Don't you ever wanna become a butterfly?
Max is trying to encourage Leo to transform into something greater.

Don't you wanna spread your wings and flap your way to glory?
Max is trying to inspire Leo with a metaphor for success.

We can do it, we can do it, we can grab Holy Grail!
Max is using a reference to Monty Python to motivate Leo.

Drink champagne, not Ginger Ale.
Max imagines the success they will have if they complete the plan.

Come on Leo!
Max is trying to convince Leo to join him in the plan.

Can't you see-O?
Max is asking Leo to imagine the success they could have together.

Mr. Bialystock please stop this song, I'll say so long.
Leo is asking Max to end the conversation and leave.

I'm not as strong a person as you think.
Leo is admitting his weakness to Max.

Mr. Bialystock please take a look, I'm not a crook, I'm just a shmook.
Leo is trying to prove his honesty to Max.

The bottom line is that I say: I can't do it, you see Rio, I see jail!
Leo is refusing to participate in Max's plan because he is afraid of going to jail.

We can do it!
Max is still trying to convince Leo to join him in the plan.

We can do it!
Max repeats the motivational phrase to try and inspire Leo.

We can do it!
Max still believes that the plan can succeed.

We can do it!
Max is repeating the phrase for emphasis.

I cannot, cannot, cannot, cannot do it, 'cause I know it's gonna fail.
Leo is completely convinced that the plan will fail.

We can do it; I know that we can do it!
Max is still trying to convince Leo to join him in the plan.

It cannot fail!
Max is still completely confident in the plan's success.

It's gonna fail!
Leo is completely convinced that the plan will fail.