We Can Do It
R & J Stone Lyrics


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[Intro: Angie Martinez (N.O.R.E. in background)]
Yea, ok...
Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh...
Yea, uh, yo, uh

[Verse: Angie Martinez]
They call me "Digalo" Angie
Rippin' the arenas in Miami
Slippers in the sand beach, see'mon dance with me

Or the chulos in white tees (yea)
You ain't peeped the Billboard on Jimmy's
Then I guess you cannot see
You want to party wit me, da-to

Only big dogs invited, no gatos
Quite though, what's with all the questions, whoa
Why you asking? I'm all in wit my friends embarrassing
Be easy, you want to get up close and personal?

Cop the CD, if not leave me
I'm bout to bag somethin', why you blocking?
'Cause your man in Timbs is home watchin'?
I'm a pro, mangu on the stove

Chancletas and a robe, my crew at the show
Big Pun in my heart, esperate how it go? it go

[Men chanting]

[Chorus: x 2]
It go esperate, hold on, legs so strong
We can do it, we can do it, we can get it on
You know what's "papichu", and playing "capicu"
And tell them chicks that they can all come around too

[Verse: Angie Martinez]
Andre mia amor, I would love to date you
Soon as I come off tour
I like papis from Cuba, Colombia, Bermuda, Peru or Ecuador
We got PR, DR, Mexico, Panama

Guatama' pa's wit flags in their cars
This is for the Jose's, Juan's, Claudio's
Broadway, LES, en el bario
Bronx, Fernando's, only trabajando

On the calle, watchin' for bandos
These - Orlando, Victor's, Tony's
Who pick up and hold me, put away your Rolly
I like 'em low key, oh you blow trees?

I got half an o-z you shoulda' told me
I get the groceries and 'Pac's CD
Now everybody sing my part with me, see'mon

[Chorus]

[Verse: Angie Martinez]
Hard level to the quarters at the fight screaming "Ti-to!"
Or at the table all night, more heat though
What chu know about the Chimmy-Cherry?
And don't forget, I need a cab para tu me le tumbe le

Come down - BK, uptown - NY to LA
Everything's still "Suavemente"
Para mi jente, after the show
Everybody get your freak on (sawago-sawago)

All my eses, Etey
This is the casa con anamo anamo
You know what's that? Angie the Old G
I can be a girl, and be your "Cold D"

And we can go eat, see, I'm a keeper
All I ask is for me to see you in wife beaters
And in them nice sneakers
He like me? I don't doubt him
Word? You got feelings for me? then cop two albums!

[Chorus]

[Men Chanting]
Esperate, hold on, legs so strong
We can do it, we can do it, we can get it on!




We can do it, we can do it, we can get it on!
Oohh!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of R&J Stone's song We Can Do It featuring Angie Martinez are full of references to Latin music genres and elements, as well as mentions of different places and cultural groups. Martinez raps about herself and her experience as a Latin artist, mentioning different aspects of her life, such as performing in Miami's arenas, dancing on the beach with the "chulos," and partying with her crew. She also talks about her preference for Latin lovers, listing different countries and regions of origin. The chorus repeats the phrase "we can do it" and invites everyone to join the party, mentioning different Latin rhythms and telling the girls they can come around too.


Line by Line Meaning

They call me "Digalo" Angie
Angie Martinez's nickname is Digalo Angie


Rippin' the arenas in Miami
Angie Martinez performs in Miami's arenas


Slippers in the sand beach, see'mon dance with me
Angie Martinez invites people to dance with her on the sandy beach while wearing slippers


You ain't peeped the Billboard on Jimmy's
If someone did not see Angie Martinez's name on Billboard at Jimmy's, then they are not observant


what's with all the questions, whoa
Angie Martinez wonders why there are so many questions being asked


I'm all in wit my friends embarrassing
Angie Martinez is committed to hanging out with her friends even if it embarrasses her


Be easy, you want to get up close and personal?
Angie Martinez asks if someone wants to get close and personal with her


Cop the CD, if not leave me
Angie Martinez tells people to either buy her CD or leave her alone


'Cause your man in Timbs is home watchin'?
Angie Martinez suggests that someone's man is at home watching instead of being out with them


Big Pun in my heart, esperate how it go? it go
Angie Martinez has Big Pun in her heart and asks how it goes


We can do it, we can do it, we can get it on
Angie Martinez encourages people to be confident and engage in sexual activities


You know what's "papichu", and playing "capicu"
Angie Martinez references specific games and cultural terms


Hard level to the quarters at the fight screaming "Ti-to!"
Angie Martinez describes being excited while watching a boxing match


Or at the table all night, more heat though
Angie Martinez can stay at the table all night with more heat (spicy food)


What chu know about the Chimmy-Cherry?
Angie Martinez asks if someone knows about the Chimmy-Cherry dish


And don't forget, I need a cab para tu me le tumbe le
Angie Martinez needs a cab to take someone down


Everybody get your freak on
Angie Martinez encourages everyone to let loose and have fun


All my eses, Etey
Angie Martinez greets her people in slang


And we can go eat, see, I'm a keeper
Angie Martinez suggests going out to eat and implies she is a good catch


All I ask is for me to see you in wife beaters
Angie Martinez wants to see someone wearing only a wife beater shirt


We can do it, we can do it, we can get it on!
Angie Martinez repeats her earlier message about being confident and engaging in sexual activities




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMAR AUSTIN, ANDRE CHRISTOPHER LYON, ANGIE MARTINEZ, MARCELLO ANTONIO VALENZANO

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Comments from YouTube:

Trevor Robertson

Fantastic performance. What a wonderful voice Joanna had. Sad loss. The part where she flies... 'Hey Baby...' brings tears to my eyes. Thanks for posting.

James J. RAFOI

Thank you Russell Oliver Stone and Joanne Stone for this simple masterpiece. This is Jan 8, 2021. Man, this song still resonates today! Nothing in the world gonna stop us...To my very special one. God Bless you all.

MrMjp58

A beautiful song and performance. It's one of those where you wonder if they'll get the high notes - and then they do [it]! What a pair of great vocalists.
That [early '76] was a magical time period for me - never to be repeated unfortunately.
I could do without Steve Wright's 'downbeat' comments, but each to his own...

More Time Needed

R&J Stone were the English/American husband and wife duo, Russell Oliver Stone and Joanne Stone.[1] The pair were originally members of James Last's British Choir for a number of years. They had a hit single in the mid 1970s with their self penned song "We Do It".[2][3] The track was produced by Phil Swern. Some time after their hit, Russell Stone decided that he did not want to remain as a singer, and preferred to concentrate on producing and writing for his wife.[1] Their second album did not do well and a third album, although recorded, was never released.

Joanne Stone died of a brain tumour in 1979.[4]

Russell Stone later went to Munich to work with the Icelander Thorir Baldursson. Stone is a recovered alcoholic and has released three solo albums, Love Aspects (2013), Groove Aspects (2014) and Devotional Aspects (2016), after spending years out of the music industry.[1]

Sunhillow1

I didn't realise she died in 1979. So sad - beautiful lady - great voice - and what a great song.

Tim Robinson

NOR ME SUN[ I JUST FOUND OUT TONIGHT [ WHAT A SHAME / TIM

mick poore

This song gives me goosebumps love it such a great song

Leopoldo Notarianni

I remember this so well.
It was a hit in early 1976.
Another song around this time was "Afternoon Delight" .
Lots of one hit wonders in the mid seventies.
Every song brings back memories.

keeley dount

Such a amazing song. I didn't realise she passed away so young RIP your music will always play on. God bless.

sct353

I always loved this song. Great live rendition. I read in the paper today that Joanne was the voice on Paper Lace's hit 'Billy don't be a hero' ("Come back and make me your wife" etc.). RIP Joanne.

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