Iron Out The Rough Spots
Paul Young Lyrics


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The rough spots
The rough spots
(Iron out) the rough spots
(Iron out) the rough spots
(Iron out) the rough spots
(Iron out) the rough spots

I've been feelin' meager
Been hurt so many times
But I've got faith in you
You can ease my troublin' mind

Hurts gotta hold on me girl
And i can't explain just what it is now
But if you'll turn to me
I'll be alright if you will

Come on now
Iron out the rough spots
Iron out the rough spots

Hurts gotta hold on me girl
And i can't explain just what it is now
But if you'll turn to me
I'll be alright if you will

Iron out the rough spots
Iron out the rough spots
Iron out the rough spots
Iron out the rough spots

What you gon' do?
About this wrinkle in my heart?
(About this wrinkle in my heart?)
Say, whatcha gonna do?
(About this wrinkle in my heart?)
(About this wrinkle in my heart?)

Well, I'll be headed in the right direction
You just give me twenty-four hours of your protection
And I'll be headed in the right direction
Twenty-four hours of your protection
Heading in the right direction
Twenty-four hours of your protection

Iron out the rough spots
Iron out the rough spots
Iron out the rough spots
Iron out the rough spots

The rough spots
The rough spots
The rough spots
The rough spots
The rough spots
The rough spots

Heading in the right direction

Iron out the rough spots
Iron out the rough spots
Iron out the rough spots
Iron out the rough spots
Iron out the rough spots
Iron out the rough spots




Iron out the rough spots
Iron out the rough spots

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Paul Young's song Iron out the Rough Spots is about a person who has been hurt and feeling down, but has faith in someone who can help ease their troubled mind. This person is asking for help to iron out the rough spots, which refers to smoothing out the emotional pain that they are feeling. The repetition of the phrase "iron out the rough spots" emphasizes the importance of finding emotional support and healing.


The song talks about how the person is willing to turn to someone for help, as they are struggling with hurt that they cannot explain. The phrase "what you gon' do? About this wrinkle in my heart?" suggests that there is an emotional wrinkle or issue that needs to be sorted out. However, despite this pain, the person is willing to take steps towards healing, saying that they will be headed in the right direction with just 24 hours of protection from the person they are turning to.


Overall, Iron out the Rough Spots is about finding emotional support and healing from someone who can help ease one's troubled mind. The lyrics emphasize the importance of opening up and turning to others for help when needed.


Line by Line Meaning

The rough spots
Life has been tough for me lately, with several difficult situations and emotions clouding my mind


The rough spots
Despite my repeated hurt, I believe that you can help me overcome these challenges


(Iron out) the rough spots
I am requesting your help in smoothing out the rough patches in my life


(Iron out) the rough spots
I need you to support me emotionally and help me move past the pain


(Iron out) the rough spots
I am confident that if you help me, we can resolve my current struggles


(Iron out) the rough spots
I need your assistance in working through the difficulties I'm facing


I've been feelin' meager
I am feeling weak and powerless, as though I cannot overcome my problems alone


Been hurt so many times
I have been emotionally injured multiple times, and I am struggling to move on


But I've got faith in you
Despite my doubts and uncertainties, I truly believe that you can help me through my current struggles


You can ease my troublin' mind
Your support can help alleviate the mental strain I'm experiencing


Hurts gotta hold on me girl
My emotional pain has become too much for me to handle on my own


And i can't explain just what it is now
I don't fully understand my current emotions or why they are affecting me so deeply


But if you'll turn to me
If you offer me the support I need, I will be able to work through my problems


I'll be alright if you will
If you are willing to support me, I know that I can overcome the challenges I'm facing


Come on now
I am eagerly asking for your help and hoping you will agree


What you gon' do?
What is your response to my request for assistance?


About this wrinkle in my heart?
Can you help smooth out the emotional pain I'm experiencing?


Say, whatcha gonna do?
Can you offer me the support I need?


Well, I'll be headed in the right direction
With your assistance, I can start to move forward and recover from my current struggles


You just give me twenty-four hours of your protection
I'm asking for your emotional support for a brief but meaningful period of time


And I'll be headed in the right direction
With your help, I can begin to move forward and recover from my struggles


Twenty-four hours of your protection
I am asking for your emotional support for a short period of time


Heading in the right direction
With your assistance, I know I can start to work through my problems and find a way forward.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOOKER T. JONES, STEVE CROPPER, DAVID PORTER

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Comments from YouTube:

Steve Furjes

Always like this song - makes people think about how short life - sort it out - be brave and sort out the *hit - lovingly

robert allan

Love it
About 1983 from no parlez album

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