SEE ALSO:http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/BERNARD+ALLISON+GROUP ''Bern… Read Full Bio ↴SEE ALSO:http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/BERNARD+ALLISON+GROUP ''Bernard Allison is the youngest of nine children. His father is Luther Allison, a famous blues musician. Bernard played the guitar in one of his fathers´s songs at the age of 13. After leaving school he played in a band called "Blues Machine" and later he played for Willie Dixons "Blues All-Stars". He was at several blues Festivals with his father.
In 1989, Allison moved to Paris,where he had several concerts with his father. In the same year they played at the famous Chicago Blues Festival.This can be heard on the album "Let´s try it again" by Luther Allison.
In 1990, Bernards first Solo album was released.
1999,2 years after his father´s death, Bernard returned to the United States.

Work It Out
Bernard Allison Lyrics

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I've told you that I love you
I can't get you out of my mind
There's too many miles between us
Now I see what's best for me

I miss your lovin' in the morning
I miss that twinkle in your eyes
Don't you know that times are changing

Now I see what's best for me
Maybe we can work it out
(Maybe we can work it out you and I)

Talk things over
You and I
Maybe we can work it out
Talk things over
You and I, you and I

I miss your lovin' in the morning
I miss the smell of your sweet perfume
Don't you know my life ain't easy
Now I see what's best for me
Maybe we can work it out
(Maybe we can work it out you and I)

Talk things over
You and I
Maybe we can work it out
Talk things over
You and I, you and I

My arms are open and I'm coming home
Lord, I can see clearly now, now my work is done

I miss your lovin' in the morning
I miss that twinkle in your eyes
Don't you know that times are changing
Now I see what's best for me
I know we will work it out
(Maybe we can work it out you and I)

Talk things over you and I
(Maybe we can work it out)
Ohh Yaa
(Talk things over)
Talk things over you and I

Ohh Yaaaa
(Maybe we can work it out)
(Talk things over)
Talk things over you and I
(Maybe we can work it out)
Maybe we can work it out
(Talk things over)

Talk things over you and I
(Maybe we can work it out)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bernard Allison's "Work It Out" are about a protagonist who loves someone but is struggling with the distance between them. The singer understands that the best thing for them is to move past the relationship because their lives are going in different directions, but they still hold onto the hope that they can work things out. They express their desire to talk things over and come to a resolution regarding their relationship.

The repeated refrain, "Maybe we can work it out," highlights the singer's inner conflict between wanting to hold on to the relationship and understanding that it might not be the best thing for them. The focus on the missed moments and memories with the loved one emphasizes the emotional weight of their decision.

Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with letting go of a love that is not meant to be, but remains open to the possibility of reconciling despite the miles that separate them.

Line by Line Meaning

I've told you that I love you
I've expressed my feelings of love towards you

I can't get you out of my mind
You constantly occupy my thoughts

There's too many miles between us
We are physically distant from each other

Now I see what's best for me
I have a clearer understanding of what is best for myself

I miss your lovin' in the morning
I miss waking up to your love and affection

I miss that twinkle in your eyes
I miss the sparkle and joy in your gaze

Don't you know that times are changing
The world and circumstances are changing

Maybe we can work it out
Perhaps we can reconcile and find a solution

(Maybe we can work it out you and I)
(This can only happen if we work together)

Talk things over
Discuss our issues and concerns

You and I
Between us