Make It Right
McAlmont Butler Lyrics
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Eye to eye is something we'll never see
There's nothing else that I really wanna do
Maybe I'm crazy but I ain't getting through
Tell me why can't we try
And make the right decision
Just one decision
And make the right decision
Make the right one
My own indifference is getting to me
I'm not aching for your sympathy
Baby my worst easily matched your best
I tried it on but you're not easily impressed
Tell me why can't we try
And make the right decision
Just one decision
Tell me why can't we try
And make the right decision
Make the right one
Tell me why can't we try
And make the right decision
Just one decision
Tell me why can't we try
And make the right decision
Make the right one
Tell me why can't we try
And make the right decision
Just one decision
Tell me why can't we try
And make the right decision
Make the right one
The lyrics of McAlmont and Butler's "Make It Right" are about a couple who are struggling to communicate and connect, and the frustration that comes with that. The singer seems to be attempting to have a conversation with their partner, but it's not working – there's a fundamental lack of understanding and agreement. The line "eye to eye is something we'll never see" indicates that they have different perspectives or priorities that are keeping them from coming to a mutual understanding.
Despite this, the singer still wants to try to work things out, and wonders why they can't make the "right decision" and find a way forward together. There's a sense of sadness and resignation to the lyrics – the singer is aware that their attempts to communicate may not be successful, but they still feel the need to try. The line "maybe I'm crazy but I ain't getting through" suggests that the singer is feeling hopeless and perhaps a little desperate in their attempt to connect with their partner.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder of the difficulties of communication and the importance of being able to see eye-to-eye with the people we care about. It's a sentiment that many people can relate to, and the emotive vocals and simple, yet effective lyrics make it a powerful piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
This conversation isn't working for me
I'm not getting anything out of this conversation
Eye to eye is something we'll never see
We will never agree or see things the same way
There's nothing else that I really wanna do
I have no agenda other than to make this work
Maybe I'm crazy but I ain't getting through
I'm starting to feel like we're not communicating effectively
My own indifference is getting to me
I'm realizing that I don't care as much as I thought I did
I'm not aching for your sympathy
I don't want you to feel sorry for me
Baby my worst easily matched your best
Even at my worst, I am still equal to your best
I tried it on but you're not easily impressed
I made an effort, but you are not easily satisfied
Tell me why can't we try...And make the right one
Please work with me to make the correct decision
Just one decision
We only need to make one choice
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BERNARD BUTLER, BERNARD JOSEPH BUTLER, DAVID MCALMONT
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