Work It Out
Dave Matthews Band/Jurassic-5 Lyrics


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[Dave Matthews - Chorus]
A don't stop stop your dreamin
Let yourself float upon the notion
We can work it out, we gon work it out baby
Go ahead lose yourself inside this opportunity
That we gonna make it right now, make it right now

[Marc 7even]
We live and we learn, we crash and we burn
Right now my only rhyme is this lesson I learned
You talk about trust, I talk about lust
Its not appealin as you truly speak your feelings
I be lookin at the ceiling, so concealing
I shoulda put my heart on the table
Knowin I was good and able but instead I fed your fables
If I could have you back best believe it'd be forever
Cause each and every day you would hear those four letters

[Chorus]

[Chali 2na]
These are different times but we feel the same pains
The blood of mankind runnin through the same veins
We'd like to make it right some which it remain tame
Same crimes even though they names changed
And we like different minds workin off the same brain
Passengers on different cars steppin off the same train
In the end, makin it rights the main aim
Different parts of the picture highlight the same frame

[Chorus]

[Akil]
Now if you know what I know you need to work it out (work it out)
If you ain't happy with yourself you need to work it out (work it out)
You havin problems with your family then work it
The things we go through just to work it
I work it out when the situations seems unworkable
Unreversible but God is most merciful
Many works, Many men converse
With soul search sweat it out
When they tryin to work it out

[Soup]
With the constant complaint, we either gonna make it fly
Or we ain't, I already know what some of ya think
Ima talk a hip hop and how bad its got
Then tryna pull a brother, I'm not
Lookin for nobody to judge
You said you ain't I never thought you was
I'm just tryna get with ya and pose in the same picture
So this mic thing can move the right thing do the right thing
Made for your life game, plus my man might sing





[Chorus: x 2]

Overall Meaning

The song "Work It Out" by Dave Matthews Band/Jurassic 5 encourages listeners to never stop dreaming and to seize every opportunity to make things right. The chorus urges listeners to let themselves float on the notion that we can work things out, urging them to lose themselves in this moment and trust that everything will come together. The first verse by Marc 7even acknowledges the fact that we make mistakes and learn tough lessons but urges the listener to keep trying. He confesses that he should have put his heart on the table, but instead fed his partner's fables, leading to a heartbreak. In the next verse, Chali 2na reflects on how everyone goes through the same pain but also points out that everyone has their unique experience. He highlights that every person in the story is a different passenger on different cars stepping off the same train, contributing to making it right. The final verse by Akil encourages listeners to work it out, no matter how impossible it seems. He acknowledges that life is tough and people can feel overwhelmed, but he also reminds them that God is most merciful. Soup talks about the constant complaint and acknowledges that the world is not perfect but suggests that we can all work together to make it a better place.


Line by Line Meaning

A don't stop stop your dreamin
Continue pursuing your dreams


Let yourself float upon the notion
Embrace this idea and let it guide you


We can work it out, we gon work it out baby
We can overcome our challenges together


Go ahead lose yourself inside this opportunity
Fully immerse yourself in this chance


That we gonna make it right now, make it right now
We have the potential to succeed in the present


We live and we learn, we crash and we burn
We make mistakes and face setbacks in life


Right now my only rhyme is this lesson I learned
I've gained wisdom from my experience


You talk about trust, I talk about lust
We have different priorities and perspectives


Its not appealin as you truly speak your feelings
Your true emotions aren't attractive to me


I be lookin at the ceiling, so concealing
I hide my true thoughts and feelings


I shoulda put my heart on the table
I should have been more vulnerable and honest


Knowin I was good and able but instead I fed your fables
I could have been truthful, but I lied


If I could have you back best believe it'd be forever
I regret losing you and would never let it happen again


Cause each and every day you would hear those four letters
I would express my love for you every day


These are different times but we feel the same pains
Different eras, same struggles


The blood of mankind runnin through the same veins
We are all human and share a common humanity


We'd like to make it right some which it remain tame
We want to fix the issues and keep the situation peaceful


Same crimes even though they names changed
Society still faces similar problems and injustices


And we like different minds workin off the same brain
We have different approaches, but a common goal


Passengers on different cars steppin off the same train
We have different backgrounds but face similar issues


In the end, makin it rights the main aim
We strive to make things better in the end


Different parts of the picture highlight the same frame
We have different roles and perspectives, but share a common vision


Now if you know what I know you need to work it out (work it out)
If you have the knowledge, you need to take action


If you ain't happy with yourself you need to work it out (work it out)
If you're not content, you need to improve your situation


You havin problems with your family then work it
You need to address and overcome family issues


The things we go through just to work it
The struggles we face to overcome our challenges


I work it out when the situations seems unworkable
I persevere through tough situations


Unreversible but God is most merciful
Even in irreversible circumstances, God can offer mercy


Many works, Many men converse
Different approaches work for different people


With soul search sweat it out
Work hard and soul search to find the solution


When they tryin to work it out
When trying to overcome a challenge


With the constant complaint, we either gonna make it fly
We need to stop complaining and strive for success


Or we ain't, I already know what some of ya think
We need to either succeed or fail, and some people doubt our potential


Ima talk a hip hop and how bad its got
I'll discuss hip hop and its current problems


Then tryna pull a brother, I'm not
I'm not trying to judge or criticize anyone


Lookin for nobody to judge
I don't want anyone to judge me


You said you ain't I never thought you was
I didn't expect you to be something you're not


I'm just tryna get with ya and pose in the same picture
I want to collaborate and work together


So this mic thing can move the right thing do the right thing
We can use music to promote positive change


Made for your life game, plus my man might sing
Music is an important part of life, and my friend might provide vocals




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Carter Beauford, Richard Douglas, Dante Lamar Givens, Courtenay D. Henderson, Stefan K. Lessard, David Matthews, Mark Ali Potsic, Charles L. Stewart, Marc F. Stuart, Boyd C. Tinsley

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[Dave Matthews]
A don't stop stop your dreamin'
Let yourself float upon the notion
We can work it out, we gon' work it out baby
Go ahead lose yourself inside this opportunity
That we gonna make it right now, make it right now

[Marc 7even]
Hey
We live and we learn, we crash and we burn
Right now my only rhyme is this lesson I learned
You talk about trust, I talk about lust
It's not appealin' as you truly speak your feelings
I'll be lookin' at the ceiling, so concealing
I shoulda put my heart on the table
Knowin' I was good and able but instead I fed your fables
If I could have you back best believe it'd be forever
Cause each and every day you would hear those four letters

[Chorus]

[Chali 2na]
Hey
These are different times but we feel the same pains
The blood of mankind runnin' through the same veins
We'd like to make it right some which it remain tame
Same crimes even though the names changed
And we like different minds workin' off the same brain
Passengers on different cars steppin' off the same train
In the end, makin' it right's the main aim
Different parts of the picture highlight the same frame

[Chorus]

[Akil]
Yo
Now if you know what I know you need to work it out
If you ain't happy with yourself you need to work it out
You havin' problems with your family then work it out
The things we go through just to work it out
I work it out when the situation seems unworkable
unreversible but God is most merciful
Many works, Many men converse
With soul searches sweat it out
when they tryin' to work it out

[Soup]
With the constant complaint, we either gonna make it fly
Or we ain't, I already know what some of ya think
I'ma talk a hip hop and how bad its got
Then tryin' pull a brother, I'm not
lookin' for nobody to judge, you said you ain't I never thought you was
I'm just tryin' get with ya and pose in the same picture
So this mic thing can move the right thing and do the right thing
Made for your life gain, plus my man might sing

[Chorus - 2X]



All comments from YouTube:

@lordkiwi355

this song is damn underrated

@eglsfanphilly

They are free artists so they don't have to push the mainstream agenda.

@joshc7997

no..no it's not..

@dylaningram6896

Charlie 2na boi

@GrogMindwhip

Criminally so.

@ReviloWedj

Chali 2nas voice is like liquid gold

@richeharrison

Liquid Gold is a brand of poppers in the UK, and yes, I agree in that context

@theo7491

@@richeharrison so chali tunas voice dilates your stink hole?

@jonathanjennings3777

Agree

@TheAlmightyClipse

Dude was straight up cool ASF, in the All Pro Football 2K8 ads back in the day!!!

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