Work It Out
Joshua Lyrics


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Well you're in the basement, and I'm making faces
And I never thought that you'd be mine
I wanna defend though
I'm stuck in the end zone
And you make me feel like I'm falling in love
Oh, in love
And you face the winds with all that pride
Alone, alone, alone
You make me feel like I wanna befriend you
Oh what a life, to have nothing to leave behind
Nothing to leave behind
Oh, nothing to leave behind
I wanna fly away
I'll meet you somewhere safe from all the people watching us
People watching
You can't even go outside
And if you get left behind
Tell them it was only right
Tell them it was only right
People watching
Watching as the flames go up in the basement
"Oh we're not going to make it out"
"Oh we're not going to make it out"
You make me feel like I'm falling in love
Oh, in love
And you faced the winds with all that pride
And you make me feel like I'm falling in love
People watching
You can't even go outside
And if you get left behind
Tell them it was only right
Tell them it was only right
People watching
Watching as the flames go up in the basement
"Oh we're not going to make it out"
"Oh we're not going to make it out"
Alone, alone, alone
People watching
You can't even go outside
And if you get left behind
Tell them it was only right
Tell them it was only right
People watching
Watching as the flames go up in the basement
"Oh we're not going to make it out"




"Oh we're not going to make it out"
Alone, alone, alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joshua's song Work It Out describe a relationship that is complicated and emotionally charged. The singer is in the basement with their lover, and while they never thought they would be together, they find themselves falling in love. However, they're not without their problems. The singer feels stuck in the end zone, unable to move forward in the relationship, while their lover faces the winds with pride, alone. The singer wishes they could befriend their lover and have a life without anything to leave behind, but they are constantly being watched by other people.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of isolation and desperation as the singer and their lover struggle to make their relationship work. They are trapped in the basement, which can represent a variety of things, such as the pressures of society, their own fears and insecurities, or even the physical location of their relationship. Despite the challenges, the singer and their lover are determined to make it work, but they need to be in a safe space away from the judgment of others.


Overall, Work It Out is a poignant and powerful song that explores the complexity of relationships and the human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Well you're in the basement, and I'm making faces
I'm upset with you and acting immaturely while you're in a difficult situation.


And I never thought that you'd be mine
I didn't expect to develop feelings for you, but I have.


I wanna defend though
I want to support and protect you despite the challenges we face.


I'm stuck in the end zone
I feel trapped and unable to move forward in this relationship.


And you make me feel like I'm falling in love
You bring out strong emotions in me and I feel deeply connected to you.


Oh, in love
I'm experiencing intense romantic feelings for you.


And you face the winds with all that pride
You deal with challenges confidently and bravely, which I find admirable.


Alone, alone, alone
I feel lonely and disconnected from you despite my strong feelings.


You make me feel like I wanna befriend you
Your presence is comforting and I want to be closer to you emotionally.


Oh what a life, to have nothing to leave behind
It would be nice to live a simple life without material possessions and be content with just each other.


Nothing to leave behind
We don't need material possessions to be happy, as long as we have each other.


I wanna fly away
I want to escape from reality and spend time alone with you somewhere peaceful.


I'll meet you somewhere safe from all the people watching us
I want to take you away from the scrutiny and pressure of others and be alone together.


People watching
We are the subject of scrutiny and attention from others, which can be challenging.


You can't even go outside
The scrutiny from others is so intense that it feels suffocating and oppressive.


And if you get left behind
If we face challenges and struggle in this relationship, I will take responsibility for it.


Tell them it was only right
I will own up to my mistakes and not blame you for any problems we face.


Watching as the flames go up in the basement
We are in a difficult situation that is getting worse and more intense.


"Oh we're not going to make it out"
We are unsure if we will survive this challenge and come out stronger on the other side.


Alone, alone, alone
Despite our emotional connection, we still feel lost and disconnected from each other.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Milo Clarke

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Pammie :)

This track is always going to remind me of a person,who has his heart & soul in House Music ♥

Nothing Ever Happened

The kind of tune that remains in your head for years.It's just sooooooo good!

Chính Nguyễn

It's because it's not in your head, it's in your body.

Nothing Ever Happened

In love with this amazing piece !

Кирилл Василенко

Это легендарный трек!
Звук настоящего хауса!
Вокал:
De La Soul - Stakes is High.

Yaz MH

I remember some good old days here in Mexico when this song came out, amo este track

hecku

Just heard the de la soul track this samples and it was literally magical hearing that vocal again. Had to return to this.

Matt Ripley

this track is amazing. found it off of art seek's mix and have been in love ever since.

dldebucq

amazing sound... been lookin everywhere for this one

metric queen

Great tune! Heard it first from Jabig's house music mixes.
Man life can get all up in your ass. 
Baby you better work it out.

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