Work It Out
HXLT Lyrics

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I walk into the room we get into a fight
It never gets resolved because you think you're always right
You're always in my ear but I don't hear a word
Because I know that everything your saying is absurd
I give you valid points with facts outlined in chalk
I realize you're not listening you're just waiting to talk
I asked what I just said and you have no idea
I think I actually saw it going out your other ear

I try to work it out I try and try again
No matter how I try it never seems to win
I figured one thing out in this one thing is true
Nobody ever changes that's why I'm leaving you

The things you do to me I wouldn't do to you
But you wouldn't do the same for me that you want me to do
Trying to explain that has got me beat
You don't understand the concept of a two-way street
Your mind is a one-way highway
With no off ramp for anything I say
Shout match Saturday through Friday
I have to fight to get anything my way
You say I hurt your feelings when all I said was hi
But I didn't say baby so now you start to cry
Then I say what the fuck, that hurt your feelings too
Man your feelings neez some weights because I don't know what to do

I try to work it out I try and try again
No matter how I try it never seems to win

I figured one thing out in this one thing is true
Nobody ever changes that's why I'm leaving you

Overall Meaning

The song "Work It Out" by HXLT deals with the frustration and futility of trying to make a relationship work with someone who is stubborn and unwilling to listen. The lyrics describe a situation where the singer and their partner are constantly arguing, but the partner always thinks they are right and refuses to acknowledge any valid points made by the singer. This results in a one-sided argument where the partner does not hear or understand anything that is being said. The singer tries to work it out, but it always ends in failure, leading to the realization that sometimes people cannot be changed, and it's better to let go of a toxic relationship.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of a two-way street in a relationship. The singer points out how their partner does not understand the concept of a two-way street and thinks that their mind is a "one-way highway." This can be interpreted as the partner being selfish and only concerned with their own needs and desires, without considering the other person's feelings.

Overall, "Work It Out" is a relatable song that speaks to the struggles of trying to maintain a healthy relationship with someone who refuses to see eye to eye. The frustration and hopelessness of the situation are perfectly captured in the lyrics and the upbeat tempo of the music adds to the sense of urgency and desperation felt by the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

I walk into the room we get into a fight
Every time I enter the room, we end up fighting.

It never gets resolved because you think you're always right
Our argument never reaches a resolution because you're convinced that you're never wrong.

You're always in my ear but I don't hear a word
Although you keep talking to me, I hardly pay attention to what you're saying.

Because I know that everything your saying is absurd
I believe that your words are illogical and unreasonable.

I give you valid points with facts outlined in chalk
I try to present an argument with logical evidence that I believe is relevant.

I realize you're not listening you're just waiting to talk
You're not paying attention to my reasoning, but instead, you're just waiting for your opportunity to speak.

I asked what I just said and you have no idea
When I asked you to repeat what I just said, you're clueless.

I think I actually saw it going out your other ear
I got the impression that the words I spoke went in one ear and straight out of the other.

I try to work it out I try and try again
I attempt to resolve our issues over and over, but it seems impossible.

No matter how I try it never seems to win
Despite my efforts to resolve our problems, nothing seems to work.

I figured one thing out in this one thing is true
I realized one fact that is entirely accurate.

Nobody ever changes, that's why I'm leaving you
People rarely modify their behavior, which is why I'm going to end our relationship.

The things you do to me I wouldn't do to you
You've done things to me that I wouldn't dream of doing to you.

But you wouldn't do the same for me that you want me to do
You wouldn't perform the same actions that you demand from me.

Trying to explain that has got me beat
I find it challenging to explain the concept to you.

You don't understand the concept of a two-way street
You have trouble comprehending the idea that a relationship involves equal input from both parties.

Your mind is a one-way highway
Your thoughts run in a single direction without considering input from others.

With no off ramp for anything I say
There's no way to influence your perspective, no matter what I say.

Shout match Saturday through Friday
We engage in arguments every day of the week, in a constant cycle of fighting.

I have to fight to get anything my way
I constantly struggle to have my opinions and desires heard and accepted.

You say I hurt your feelings when all I said was hi
You react negatively even to the most simple and innocent statements.

But I didn't say baby so now you start to cry
Your reaction seems excessive and irrational.

Then I say what the fuck, that hurt your feelings too
I express my frustration after my kind approach caused an overreaction from you.

Man your feelings neez some weights because I don't know what to do
You seem to be overly sensitive and emotional, which makes it challenging for me to deal with you.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Nigel Holt

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