Work It Out
Akon Ft. Keyshia Cole Lyrics
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Damn, I'm sorry you had to find out like that
(Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
Wait a minute
Can we talk a minute?
Oh
I'm sorry you had to find out this way
Every time I close my eyes he's in my thoughts
We've been going through it for some time now
It ain't my fault, no
I'm just tryna be truthful to you (be truthful)
And let you know (know)
Every time I try to leave, something always tells me no
And just when I think it's working it's self out, can't be so
Everything we worked so hard for, should we let it go?
It's no fair to leave without tryna work it out
And there's someone else you've been seeing
I ain't a fool, no
And it's been going on for some time now
It's so obvious
That she's been taking my place some of the time that you've been gone, yeah
Oh, I want you be to truthful to me, yeah (be truthful)
And let me know (know)
Every time I try to leave, something always tells me no
(I try to leave, I try to leave, ayy, ayy, oh-oh)
And just when I think it's working it's self out, can't be so
Everything we worked so hard for, should we let it go?
(Ayy, oh, yeah-yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah)
It's no fair to leave without tryna work it out (without you)
(And I know, oh)
I know sometimes it can get rough
It means so much when it comes to us
I can't just walk away from the only thing I know
(The only thing I know)
Tell me if you think it's worth working out
I'll be right here if you have no doubt (no doubt)
That we can (that we can)
Make it, 'cause, baby
Every time I try to leave, something always tells me no
(Yeah, it tells me so, baby)
And just when I think it's working it's self out, can't be so (hey, hey, hey)
Everything we worked so hard for, should we let it go?
(We worked so hard for, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah)
It's no fair to leave without tryna work it out
The lyrics to Akon Ft. Keyshia Cole's song Work It Out tell the story of a couple who are going through a rough patch in their relationship. The woman is confessing to her partner that there is another man who has been on her mind, while the man admits that he has been seeing someone else as well. Despite the difficulties they are facing, they both express a desire to work things out.
Throughout the song, the two partners grapple with their emotions, as they try to decide whether or not to stay together. They both acknowledge the hard work they have put into their relationship and the sacrifices they have made to keep it going. However, they also recognize that there are other forces at play, such as temptation and infidelity, that are threatening to tear them apart.
In the end, the song seems to express a sense of hope that the couple will be able to work through their problems and find a way to stay together. It suggests that even though there may be obstacles to overcome, love and commitment can ultimately triumph.
Line by Line Meaning
Damn, I'm sorry you had to find out like that
I apologize for you discovering this information in such a manner
Wait a minute
Can we pause for a moment?
Can we talk a minute?
Can we have a conversation for a brief moment?
There's this guy I've been seeing, hold on though
I have been dating someone else, but please listen to my explanation
Every time I close my eyes he's in my thoughts
I constantly think about the other person I have been seeing
We've been going through it for some time now
Our relationship has been struggling for a while
It ain't my fault, no
I am not to blame for our relationship troubles
I'm just tryna be truthful to you (be truthful)
I am attempting to be honest with you
And let you know (know)
I need to inform you of the situation
Every time I try to leave, something always tells me no
Despite my attempts to end things, I feel conflicted and unable to leave
And just when I think it's working it's self out, can't be so
I believe our issues are resolving, but something always seems to go wrong
Everything we worked so hard for, should we let it go?
We have put a lot of effort into this relationship - is it right to just give up?
And there's someone else you've been seeing
I am aware that you have been seeing someone else
I ain't a fool, no
I am not naive and am aware of the situation
It's so obvious
The fact that there is someone else involved is clear
That she's been taking my place some of the time that you've been gone, yeah
She has been filling the role I once had in your life while you were absent
Oh, I want you be to truthful to me, yeah (be truthful)
I need you to be honest with me and not hold anything back
Every time I try to leave, something always tells me no
Similar to my own struggles, you also feel hesitant to end things
It's no fair to leave without tryna work it out
It is not right to abandon our relationship without attempting to fix it
I know sometimes it can get rough
I understand that this relationship can be difficult
It means so much when it comes to us
Our relationship is important to us
I can't just walk away from the only thing I know
I cannot easily give up on something that has been such a significant part of my life
Tell me if you think it's worth working out
Do you believe that our relationship is worth salvaging?
I'll be right here if you have no doubt (no doubt)
If you are certain that you want to work things out, I will be here with you
That we can (that we can)
I believe that we have the ability to resolve our issues
Make it, 'cause, baby
Let's work things out and make our relationship succeed
Yeah, it tells me so, baby
I feel conflicted about our relationship, despite my desire to make it work
We worked so hard for, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah
We have put a lot of effort into this relationship, and it would be a shame to throw it away
It's no fair to leave without tryna work it out
We owe it to ourselves to at least attempt to fix our problems before giving up on our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network
Written by: Keyshia M. Cole, Marvin Parkman, Rocswell Kirby
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@peachy2236
This needs to be on spotify, wtf
@MgsppMgspp
I miss these songs ❤️😭
@xlilgreekqtx
Just remembered this song!! So good!!
@itskingkylie
I brought myself here when I remembered how dope this tune was :)
@crippi111
love this song it is so damn good!!!"!!
@sarahpeterson9422
I was sooooo happy when I found this!! I heard it on zedge and I tried to shazam it, Google music version of shazam, and tried the lyrics and couldn't find it. I had to put parts I knew of the lyrics and finally found it!! yayy!! 😂😂
@mitchellblake325
2022 🔥🔥
@tiffanyleecarter4534
My Jam :)
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2021 🔥🔥
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Pat cruz brought me here!!!