Work It Out
Keyshia Cole Feat. Akon Lyrics
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Damn, I'm sorry you had to find out like that
(Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy)
Wait a minute
Can we talk a minute?
Oh
I'm sorry you had to find out this way
Every time I close my eyes he's in my thoughts
We've been going through it for some time now
It ain't my fault, no
I'm just tryna be truthful to you (be truthful)
And let you know (know)
Every time I try to leave, something always tells me no
And just when I think it's working it's self out, can't be so
Everything we worked so hard for, should we let it go?
It's no fair to leave without tryna work it out
And there's someone else you've been seeing
I ain't a fool, no
And it's been going on for some time now
It's so obvious
That she's been taking my place some of the time that you've been gone, yeah
Oh, I want you be to truthful to me, yeah (be truthful)
And let me know (know)
Every time I try to leave, something always tells me no
(I try to leave, I try to leave, ayy, ayy, oh-oh)
And just when I think it's working it's self out, can't be so
Everything we worked so hard for, should we let it go?
(Ayy, oh, yeah-yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah)
It's no fair to leave without tryna work it out (without you)
(And I know, oh)
I know sometimes it can get rough
It means so much when it comes to us
I can't just walk away from the only thing I know
(The only thing I know)
Tell me if you think it's worth working out
I'll be right here if you have no doubt (no doubt)
That we can (that we can)
Make it, 'cause, baby
Every time I try to leave, something always tells me no
(Yeah, it tells me so, baby)
And just when I think it's working it's self out, can't be so (hey, hey, hey)
Everything we worked so hard for, should we let it go?
(We worked so hard for, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah)
It's no fair to leave without tryna work it out
In the chorus of the song "Work It Out," Keyshia Cole is apologizing to her partner for cheating and confessing that there is someone else he's been seeing as well. She is attempting to be truthful to him and is asking for the truth in return. The first verse reveals that Keyshia is struggling to leave her current situation because even when she does try, something stops her. The second verse shows that her partner is also seeing someone else, and Keyshia is acknowledging that she's not a fool and wants her partner to be truthful as well. Keyshia is saying that they should not let go of everything they've worked hard for without attempting to work it out. She confesses that it is not fair to leave without attempting to work it out.
Keyshia Cole was known for her honest approach to songwriting and her telling of personal stories. "Work It Out" was one of the many songs in which she talked about her own romantic relationships. She wrote the song with Irv Gotti, who also produced it. The song was released in 2006 and was a part of Keyshia's second album, "Just Like You."
Line by Line Meaning
Damn, I'm sorry you had to find out like that
I apologize for you having to learn this information in this way.
Wait a minute
Please hold on and let me speak.
Can we talk a minute?
May we have a conversation for a short period of time?
Oh, I'm sorry you had to find out this way
Once again, I apologize for you discovering this information in this manner.
There's this guy I've been seeing, hold on though
I want to disclose that I have been spending time with another man, but please let me explain further.
Every time I close my eyes he's in my thoughts
I cannot stop thinking about the person I have been seeing.
We've been going through it for some time now
The situation between us has been difficult for a while.
It ain't my fault, no
I am not solely responsible for the issues we are experiencing.
I'm just tryna be truthful to you (be truthful)
I want to be honest with you about my feelings.
And let you know (know)
I want to inform you of what has been happening in our relationship.
Every time I try to leave, something always tells me no
I feel as though I should end this relationship, but I cannot seem to bring myself to do it.
And just when I think it's working it's self out, can't be so
Every time I believe our problems are resolving, another issue arises.
Everything we worked so hard for, should we let it go?
We have put significant effort into our relationship. Is it really worth giving up?
It's no fair to leave without tryna work it out
It would not be fair to end our relationship without attempting to fix our problems.
And there's someone else you've been seeing
I know that you have also been spending time with another person.
I ain't a fool, no
I am not ignorant to the situation.
And it's been going on for some time now
I know that this has been going on for a while.
It's so obvious
The evidence of your infidelity is plain to see.
That she's been taking my place some of the time that you've been gone, yeah
I am aware that this other woman has been filling my role in your life during your absence.
Oh, I want you be to truthful to me, yeah (be truthful)
I need you to be honest with me as well.
And let me know (know)
Please inform me of what has been happening in our relationship.
And I know, oh
I am aware that our issues can be challenging to overcome.
I know sometimes it can get rough
I understand that our relationship can be difficult and complicated.
It means so much when it comes to us
Our relationship is very important to me.
I can't just walk away from the only thing I know (The only thing I know)
I cannot simply leave the only relationship I have ever known without attempting to fix it first.
Tell me if you think it's worth working out
I want to know if you believe our relationship is worth saving.
I'll be right here if you have no doubt (no doubt)
If you are sure of your commitment to fixing our problems, I will be here to work on them with you.
That we can (that we can)
I am hopeful that we can overcome our issues and fix our relationship.
Make it, 'cause, baby
We can succeed if we work together and do not give up.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, SPIRIT TWO SMA
Written by: Keyshia M. Cole, Marvin Parkman, Rocswell Kirby
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