Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

The Producers - Whom Has He Really Hurt? Defense Lyrics by Mel Brooks

1968

I would like to say something, your Honor. Not on my behalf, but in reference to my partner, Mr. Bialystock...Your Honor, Ladies and Gentlemen of the jury, Max Bialystock is the most selfish man I ever met in my life. (Max: "Don't help me") Not only is he a liar and a cheat and a scoundrel and a crook, who has taken money from little old ladies, but he's also talked people into doing things, especially me, that they would never in a thousand years have dreamed of doing. But, your Honor, as I understand it, the law was created to protect people from being wronged. Your Honor, whom has Max Bialystock wronged? I mean, whom has he really hurt? Not me. Not me. I was... This man.
No one ever called me Leo before. I mean, I know it's not a big legal point, but even in kindergarten, they used to call me Bloom. I never sang a song before. I mean with someone else. I never sang a song with someone else before. This man, this man, this is a wonderful man. He made me what I am today. He did. (He gestured to the audience of old ladies) And what of the dear ladies? What would their lives have been without Max Bialystock? Max Bialystock who made them feel young and attractive and wanted again? That's all that I have to say. (The ladies stood and applauded)
Max stood and tacked on his own final words:
And may I humbly add, your Honor, that we've learned our lesson and that we'll never do it again.
Credits
Mel Brooks

Mel Brooks

About “The Producers - Whom Has He Really Hurt? Defense” by Mel Brooks

Read the complete lyrics to "The Producers - Whom Has He Really Hurt? Defense" by Mel Brooks in 1968. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Non-Music, Monologue, Screen.

"The Producers - Whom Has He Really Hurt? Defense" is performed by Mel Brooks. in 1968 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "The Producers - Whom Has He Really Hurt? Defense", explore more songs by Mel Brooks using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Mel Brooks · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"The Producers - Whom Has He Really Hurt? Defense" is credited to Mel Brooks. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

Album information for "The Producers - Whom Has He Really Hurt? Defense" is not available in our database yet. You can still read the full lyrics on this page.

Visit the Mel Brooks artist page at /artist/mel-brooks for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.