We Can Work It Out
Prince Lyrics
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Ain't it just about time that we got 2gether?
We should make such beautiful music 4ever
Oh, 2gether 4ever
Put your trust in me, I'll never let you down
Cuz I know I can count on you 2 help me make it
Ain't no doubt about it
I know we can work it out
Work it out, work it out
Ooh wee!
[Chorus:]
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Makin' music naturally, me and W. B.
[Chorus:]
Music 4 the young and old, music bound 2 be gold
Work it out
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out [x2]
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out (Can we work it out?)
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out (I want 2 work it out)
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Makin' music naturally, me and W. B.
Prince's We Can Work It Out is a romantic and optimistic track that talks about building a relationship based on trust, understanding, and a common love for music. The song starts with Prince acknowledging that he knows the name of the person he's interested in and vice versa. He then suggests that it's high time for them to come together and create something beautiful that they'll cherish forever. He assures the other person that they can trust him, and he's ready to work with them to make it work. He's confident that they can overcome any challenges as long as they have each other's support. The chorus is repetitive, declaring his hope that they can work things out and that they do so to create music that's bound to be gold. The song ends with the same verse repeated again as the duo constantly makes music together.
The lyrics are pretty simple and straightforward, focusing on the theme of love, music, and working together. The song reflects the essence of Prince's music, which always puts romance and sensuality at the forefront. One interpretation could be that Prince is talking about a specific person, perhaps a musical partner, but more likely he is talking about finding inspiration in someone else to make music and possibly form a romantic connection in the process. The song's message is unambiguous, and it's Prince's fervent call for people to come together, make music, and work out their differences.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that I know your name and you know mine
Now that we have been properly introduced to each other, don't you think it's about time we start getting together?
Ain't it just about time that we got 2gether?
Shouldn't we start a relationship now that we know each other?
We should make such beautiful music 4ever
We will have a wonderful time together and produce amazing outcomes for a lifetime.
Oh, 2gether 4ever
We will always be together and our love will never die.
Put your trust in me, I'll never let you down
I am trustworthy and dependable, I will not disappoint you in any way.
Cuz I know I can count on you 2 help me make it
I know you will always be there for me, and we can achieve anything together.
Ain't no doubt about it
There is no uncertainty or hesitation about our love and relationship.
We can work it out, work it out
We can resolve our issues and make our love work by communicating and understanding each other.
I know we can work it out
I believe in our ability to overcome difficulties and make our love last.
Ooh wee!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm towards our relationship.
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
I wish and pray that we can resolve any potential issues in our love life.
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Everyone joins together to hope and pray for the success of our love.
Makin' music naturally, me and W. B.
We will create wonderful music together naturally and effortlessly, and make a beautiful life with each other.
Music 4 the young and old, music bound 2 be gold
Our relationship and the love we create will be timeless and precious like gold, enjoyed by people of all ages.
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out [x2]
Repeatedly expressing the desire to resolve any issues in our love life and make it work.
(Can we work it out?)
Asking the question of whether we can overcome any problems in our relationship and make it successful.
(I want 2 work it out)
Expressing the strong desire to resolve any conflict and create a lasting and fulfilling relationship.
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
rambanita
Now that I know your name and U know mine
Ain't it just about time that we got 2gether?
We should make such beautiful music 4ever
Oh, 2gether 4ever
Put your trust in me, I'll never let U down
Cuz I know I can count on U 2 help me make it
Ain't no doubt about it
We can work it out, work it out
I know we can work it out
Work it out, work it out
Ooh wee!
[Chorus:]
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Makin' music naturally, me and W.B
[Chorus]
Music 4 the young and old, music bound 2 be gold
Work it out
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out [x2]
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out (Can we work it out?)
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out (I want 2 work it out)
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Makin' music naturally, me and W.B
DAN
Now that I know your name and U know mine
Ain't it just about time that we got 2gether?
We should make such beautiful music 4ever
Oh, 2gether 4ever
Put your trust in me, I'll never let U down
Cuz I know I can count on U 2 help me make it
Ain't no doubt about it
We can work it out, work it out
I know we can work it out
Work it out, work it out
Ooh wee!
[Chorus:]
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Makin' music naturally, me and W.B.
[Chorus]
Music 4 the young and old, music bound 2 be gold
Work it out
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out [x2]
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out (Can we work it out?)
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out (I want 2 work it out)
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
(Everybody sing) Hope we work it out, I hope we work it out
Makin' music naturally, me and W.B
Don Johnson Music Productions and Entertainment
this is sick! prince was young as hell putting out music better than most seasoned artist at his age then. Awesome
Chermaine Bigby
Don Johnson Productions i know rite
David Williams
This is Vintage Prince!! I love his 70's stuff!!
Nishata
Agreed!!! Some of his greatest work happened in the 70s and early 80s.
It's truly breathtaking to witness his musical transformation throughout the decades. We were truly blessed to be alive during his time on this planet.
Bnatural Brown
A one man band legendary GENIUS!! There will NEVER be another, EVER!
Byron T. Law
That moment you expect a Beatles cover...but get blown away by his genius anyway even though it's not Beatles!
Nishata
Love Love love this! Prince's unreleased tracks are giving me all sorts of colorful LIFE in this monochromatic world we are living in.
Yvette Sanchez
Oh, just listen to that amazing song & that gorgeous voice!! Loving it!! Prince always had what it takes!! Such a positive & absolutely beautiful song!! Prince, forever the one & only true Master!! Thank-you for having given us so much, Prince!!
Nic Lofton
I love this. He was a true musician, a pioneer in music. I wish he were still around.
Ced Bigby
Nic Lofton it was a song for his record company Warner Bros