Make It With You
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics
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We can make it
Hey have you ever tried
Really reachin' out for the other side
I may be climbin' on a rainbow
But baby here it goes
Life is for us to keep
If you're wonderin' what this all is leadin' to
Hey I'd like to make it with ya
I really think that we can make it, babe
No, you don't know me well
And every little thing only time will tell
If you do the things that I do
oo we'll see it through
Life can be right or wrong
And if I had to choose just one to see it through
Hey, I'd like to make it with ya
I really think that we can make it, babe
The song "Make It With You" by Earth Wind & Fire is about taking a chance on love and believing in the possibility of a happy ending despite the unknowns. The lyrics express the idea that anything can be achieved if one reaches out and takes a chance at love. The chorus "We can make it" is optimistic and reinforces the theme of believing in yourself and your partner. The opening lines suggest the singer is willing to take a risk on their relationship, even if it means climbing a rainbow, indicating they are willing to endure any hardship for the possibility of love.
The verses suggest a degree of uncertainty and vulnerability, as the singer admits they do not know their partner well and the relationship's fate is uncertain. However, they express faith that if they both commit to the same goal, they can overcome any obstacle and achieve success. The line "If you do the things that I do, oo we'll see it through" implies that working together is the key to success.
Overall, "Make It With You" is a positive and uplifting song about taking a chance on love and having faith in oneself and their partner. It suggests that with commitment and belief, anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
We can make it
We have the ability to succeed in whatever we set our minds to
We can make it
Repeated assertion of the belief that we can achieve our goals
Hey have you ever tried
Have you ever attempted to make the effort to reach out and connect with someone else?
Really reachin' out for the other side
Going beyond the surface level and striving to understand someone else on a deeper level
I may be climbin' on a rainbow
Acknowledging that success or reaching a goal can seem like an impossible dream
But baby here it goes
Nevertheless, we will still make the effort to try and achieve that dream
Dreams are for those who sleep
People who are content to simply dream about their goals but not take any action towards them
Life is for us to keep
We have the power to shape our lives and create the kind of existence we want to experience
If you're wonderin' what this all is leadin' to
If you're unsure about the future or where this relationship is going
Hey I'd like to make it with ya
I want to work towards a successful relationship with you
I really think that we can make it, babe
I have faith in our ability to make this relationship work
No, you don't know me well
The artist acknowledges that the other person may not know them well yet
And every little thing only time will tell
The outcome of this relationship will depend on how things play out over time
If you do the things that I do
The singer is looking for reciprocity and a mutual commitment to working on the relationship
oo we'll see it through
We will be able to overcome any obstacles and make this relationship successful
Life can be right or wrong
There are many ways to live life, and some paths may be better than others
And if I had to choose just one to see it through
If the artist had to choose a path or a way of living, they would choose to work on this relationship
Hey, I'd like to make it with ya
Reiteration of the earlier sentiment of wanting to work on a successful relationship
I really think that we can make it, babe
Continued faith in the potential for success in this relationship
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Gates
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The Quiet Revolution
Truly special because EWF rarely covered other artists' music.
Also, the great Ronnie Laws was a member of the band during this time.
Joseph Alvaro
This album changed my approach to playing bass back in the early 70's.Verdine White I salute you and the rest of EW&F.
MrTony2575
Still one of my favorites, this jam got us all thru a lot of bad stuff!!!!
Lovely P
Sure nuff did
phillip nero
I was a sophomore in college when this version came out,Bread did it nice,but EFW put the soul in it.
Ronin Ali Hollins
I was just telling a friend of mine about this version... because she asked me if I liked Bread (the group).
CassiusKarsa
I know this album for at least 25 years, but somehow forgot about. Then recently I discovered the Bread original and thought: man, I know this song, but the version I know is better sung, yadda yadda. And just now it hit me that it was an EW&F song. Glad to rediscover this gem.
Larry Butler
This morning this song was going through my head .. This came at a time that I really didn’t know about life.. I was out of school graduated and headed for college. I was excited what the future would hold for me.. My classmate and I drove my car 30 miles away to Jr College he had a baseball basketball scholarship and I was on grant and loans.. Although I had full scholarship to go to a Christian University wasn’t my cup of tea plus it was over 100 miles away.. But for two country boys from a small town it was perfect a small college with kids from all over coming together. Well we were both successful and I lost my way and got back on track. My friend went to the Northern University and I went to anHBU and then to the Boomer Sooner..Well my life turn to raising a family my friend tragically died in a house fire . I begin asked questions why? It took me awhile to get over losing my friend a great personality, most athletic in our class with baseball, basketball, boxing , and football. The young man was built like Willie Mays blessed with so much talent and now he’s gone.. Somethings we just don’t understand.. I raised a family and my wife didn’t mind me buying music. So one day I saw this album and it was one of the first albums. Well I didn’t realize all this time Phillip Bailey made this song his but it’s an original by the group Bread. Well I was at VFW one night my venture into karaoke when I met this brother and his wife. He got up to the Bread version of this song by Bread as I sat there and reflected on it.. I introduced myself and his wife told me was a member of Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame. Or you kidding me I’m telling you this song was a spiritual guide to my life. Well I became good fiends with them and we sang in different places and this song brought us together.. One night he was playing his keyboard with his band as a benefit to raise money for cancer and he call me up to sing just my imagination and I tried to do my best. Then one day he passed away and I was at a loss again.. as the lyrics of the song said we could make it and put your hands together.. life can be right or wrong.. so true.. We really don’t know what’s on the other side but we battle all the problems that life throws at us but we’re going to make.. All the while he’s talking about meeting a young lady and letting her know he really wants to make it with her.. Yes this song took me all the way through life and I got up this morning realizing that lots has happened, the great Maurice White has gone on a quite a few.. So all is not great with my near brush with fate but I here and this song is definitely a key to my life as it fades off such a beautifully arranged song by one of the greatest bands and singers of all time.. well it’s time to go but I want to say play it again Sam, get your hands together, get your heart together.. LB April 20, 2023 Thursday
Dr. Reggie Hammon
Just stumbled upon this bread classic. Never knew EWF did it too. As a 40 year old bassist. This is one of my favorite songs.
Bruce Been
This classic album by earth wind and fire always makes me feel good