We Can Work It Out
Paul McCartney and His Band Lyrics
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Do I have to keep on talking 'til I can't go on
While you see it your way
Run the risk of knowing that or love may soon be gone
We can work it out
We can work it out
Think of what you're saying
Think of what I'm saying
We can work it out and get it straight or say good night
We can work it out
We can work it out
Life is very short and there's no time
for fussing and fighting, my friend
I have always thought that it's a crime
So I will ask you once again
Try to see it my way
Only time will tell of I am right or I am wrong
While you see it your
There's a chance we might fall apart before too long
We can work it out
We can work it out
Life is very short and there's no time
for fussing and fighting, my friend
I have always thought that it's a crime
So I will ask you once again
Think of what you're saying
You can get it wrong and still you think that it's all right
Think of what I'm saying
We can work it out and get it straight or say good night
We can work it out
We can work it out
The song "We Can Work It Out" by Paul McCartney is a plea for understanding and compromise in a relationship. McCartney suggests that each person in the relationship needs to try to see things from the other's perspective, and work together to find a solution that works for both of them. He acknowledges that this can be difficult, as each person may feel strongly that their way is the right way. However, he reminds the other person that they are risking losing their love if they don't try to work things out.
McCartney emphasizes the importance of effective communication in a relationship. He points out that misunderstandings can happen, and it's important to really listen to one another and try to understand where the other person is coming from. He also emphasizes that life is short, and there's no time to waste on arguing or fighting. He encourages the other person to work things out with him, rather than letting the relationship fall apart.
Overall, "We Can Work It Out" is a hopeful and optimistic song about the possibility of overcoming challenges in a relationship. McCartney's message is one of cooperation, communication, and mutual understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Try to see it my way
Consider my perspective and the way I see things
Do I have to keep on talking 'til I can't go on
Must I continue explaining myself to exhaustion.
While you see it your way
You have your own viewpoint.
Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone
Risk losing our love and connection if we can't resolve our differences.
We can work it out
We have the capability to resolve our differences.
Think of what you're saying
Consider the words you use and how they may be perceived by others.
You can get it wrong and still you think that it's all right
You may be mistaken but still believe that you're correct.
Think of what I'm saying
Consider my words and how they add to the conversation.
We can work it out and get it straight or say good night
We can make amends and settle our disputes or end our relationship.
Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend
Life is too brief to waste on unnecessary arguments and disagreements.
I have always thought that it's a crime
I believe it's a shame or misuse of time.
So I will ask you once again
I will repeat my request.
There's a chance we might fall apart before too long
Our relationship may disintegrate if we can't resolve our differences.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@maxinesun6111
Paul and John: look at each other and smile
George and Ringo: not again...
@Sus_Miser
Paul: smiles at John
John: smiles back
Ringo and George: we will just leave the room...
@whydoieven3305
John and Paul: smile at each other
Ringo and George: nervous sweating
@kellyglory8685
Paul and John: smile at each other
Ringo and George: Ah shit, here we go again
@sinsfullyvalid9498
S Bonkers XD
@michellemabelle3141
gay panic
@freelanceer
"Life is very short, and there's no time
For fussing and fighting, my friend"
Big truth.
@bobbydazzler9482
so true
@MeWe-fh1lu
Willy Dafoe I read it while it came up
@williammccloud5579
So true