Work It Out
Puffy B.I.G. Lil Kim Lyrics
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Hand clappin' and toe tappin'
We wanna visit our friends over in Chicago
Sister Albatina Walker, Inez Andrews, The Baron Sisters,
Clay Evans, and Father Hayes and the Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer
Choir
Jesus can work it out
Jesus can work it out
Jesus can work it out
That problem that I had
I just couldn't seem to solve
I tried and I tried
But I kept gettin' deeper involved
So I turned it over to Jesus
And I stopped worryin' about it
Turned it over to the Lord
(He worked it out)
Singer (Choir)
Jesus
(Jesus can work it out)
If you let him
(Jesus can work it out)
I said Jesus
(Jesus can work it out)
Jesus
(Jesus can work it out)
That pain that would not move
Had me prayin' in the upper room (upper room)
That burning that I bore (I bore)
Just wonderin' how much more (Much more)
I turned it over to Jesus (Jesus)
And I stopped worryin' about it (Bout it)
Turned it over to the Lord
He worked it out (Oh yeah)
(Oh!)
Jesus
(Jesus can work it out)
If you let him
(Jesus can work it out)
I said Jesus
(Jesus can work it out)
I know Jesus
(Jesus can work it out)
That habit that I had (I had)
I just couldn't seem to break (To break)
I prayed and I prayed (I Prayed)
But I thought it'd be too late (Too late)
So I turned it over to Jesus (Jesus)
And I stopped Worryin' about it (About it)
So I turned it over to Jesus (Jesus)
And I stopped Worryin' about it (About it)
I said I stopped worryin about it (About it)
I said I stopped worryin about it (About it)
Turned it over to the Lord
(He worked it out Oh Yeah!)
Oh Come on turn...
He can
(Work it out)
He can work it out
(Work it out)
He can work it out
(Work it out)
Wha,t are you tryin' to figure it out?
(Work it out)
He's already worked it out
(Work it out)
How you gonna pay your rent
(Work it out)
All your money's spent
(Work it out)
A little bit to buy some food
(Work it out)
Baby need a pair of shoes
(Work it out)
Say you got a light bill due
(Work it out)
And you got a gas bill too
(Work it out)
Telephone disconnect
(Work it out)
Waitin' on your next pay check
(Work it out)
Tell ya what you oughta do
(Work it out)
Tell ya what you oughta do
(Work it out)
Tell ya what ya oughta do
(Work it out)
I'll tell ya what you oughta do
(Work it out)
He can work it out
(Work it out)
He can work it out
(Work it out)
He can work it out
(Jesus can work it out)
He can work it out
Abraham had a son
(Work it out)
Issac was the only one
(Work it out)
Led him to a mountain high
(Work it out)
Boy gettin' ready to die
(Work it out)
Abraham said no word
(Work it out)
But from heaven he heard
(Work it out)
Abraham Abraham
(Work it out)
Abraham Abraham
(Work it out)
Abraham Abraham
(Work it out)
There you'll see a ram
(Work it out)
Didn't he, didn't he work it out
(Work it out)
Didn't he, didn't he work it out
(Work it out)
Didn't he, didn't he work it out
Kurt: Job was sick so long, come on!
(Job was sick so long)
Flesh fell from his bone
(Work it out)
Wife, cows, and children
(Work it out)
Everything he had was gone
(Work it out)
Wife came runnin' to him
(Work it out)
Devil all in her eyes
(Job you sick so long)
Curse your God and die
(Work it out)
Job looked at the woman
(Work it out)
Looked up to the sky
(Work it out)
Woman you sound foolish
(Work it out)
Don't sound like my wife
(Work it out)
I don't have no doubt
(I don't have no doubt)
God's gonna work it out
(Work it out)
God's gonna work it out
(Work it out)
God's gonna work it out
(Work it out)
God's gonna work it out
I gave it over to the Lord
(He worked it out, oh yeah!)
Oooohhhh
(Work it out)
(He can work it out)
He can work it out
(Work it out)
He can work it out
Oh yes he will
(Yes he will)
Oh yes he will
(Yes he will)
Oh yes he will
(Yes he will)
I know he will
(Yes he will)
Oh yes he will
(Yes he will)
Come on work it out
(Yes he will)
He can work it out
(Yes he will)
I believe he can
(Yes he will)
(Work it out)
He can work it out
(Work it out)
Why you tryin' to figure it out
He's already worked it out
(Work it out)
Oh yes he will
(Yes he will)
Yes God will
(Yes he will)
Yes God will
(Yes he will)
I know he will
(Yes he will)
(He can work it out)
Whoo, Oh come on put your hands together
I read it in God's word
That he can do exceedingly,
Abundantly, above all that you can ask for free
And whatever you're standing in the need of tonight
God can work it out
Oh yes he will
(Yes he will)
Yes he will
(Yes he will)
Yes he will
(Yes he will)
Yeah yeah
(Yes he will)
I know God will
(Yes he will)
He did it for me
(Yes he will)
He'll do it for you
(Yes he will)
Yes he will
He can
(Work it out!)
The lyrics of "Work it Out" by Puffy B.I.G. Lil Kim revolve around the power of faith in Jesus Christ. The song encourages listeners to trust in the Lord and turn all their worries over to Him as He has the ability to work out any problem, pain, or struggle that they may be facing. The song includes a choir who repeatedly chants the phrase "Jesus can work it out" throughout the song, emphasizing the message of hope and faith.
The verses in the song tell stories of individuals who turned their problems over to Jesus and were able to find solutions to their struggles. The lyrics mention the likes of Sister Albatina Walker, Inez Andrews, The Baron Sisters, Clay Evans, and Father Hayes and the Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer who are gospel artists and musicians in Chicago. The song references stories from the Bible, including Abraham's faith that led to the provision of a ram and Job's unwavering trust in God that turned his circumstances around.
Overall, "Work it Out" is a spiritual and uplifting song that emphasizes the power of faith and trust in Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
We wanna go back to the old school for a minute
Let's take a moment to appreciate the classic and timeless music style.
Hand clappin' and toe tappin'
This type of music makes us want to get up and dance.
We wanna visit our friends over in Chicago
Sister Albatina Walker, Inez Andrews, The Baron Sisters,
Clay Evans, and Father Hayes and the Cosmopolitan Church of Prayer
Choir
We would love to see some of our favorite gospel singers in Chicago and attend the church choir's performance.
Jesus can work it out
That problem that I had
I just couldn't seem to solve
I tried and I tried
But I kept gettin' deeper involved
So I turned it over to Jesus
And I stopped worryin' about it
Turned it over to the Lord
(He worked it out)
Singer (Choir)
Jesus
(Jesus can work it out)
If you let him
I said Jesus
By placing trust in Jesus, one can let go of their problems and be free of worry, knowing that Jesus can solve anything.
That pain that would not move
Had me prayin' in the upper room (upper room)
That burning that I bore (I bore)
Just wonderin' how much more (Much more)
I turned it over to Jesus (Jesus)
And I stopped worryin' about it (Bout it)
He worked it out (Oh yeah)
For the intolerable pain and weight that one may carry with them, prayer and trust in Jesus can release the burden one bears.
That habit that I had (I had)
I just couldn't seem to break (To break)
I prayed and I prayed (I Prayed)
But I thought it'd be too late (Too late)
So I turned it over to Jesus (Jesus)
And I stopped Worryin' about it (About it)
I said I stopped worryin about it (About it)
(He worked it out Oh Yeah!)
Even when one feels it's too late to stop a bad habit or behavior, faith and giving it over to Jesus can overcome any obstacles.
He can
(Work it out)
He can work it out
Wha,t are you tryin' to figure it out?
He's already worked it out
There's no need to worry or question how a problem will be solved when one can trust that Jesuses has already worked it out.
How you gonna pay your rent
All your money's spent
A little bit to buy some food
Baby need a pair of shoes
Say you got a light bill due
And you got a gas bill too
Telephone disconnect
Waitin' on your next pay check
Tell ya what you oughta do
Tell ya what ya oughta do
I'll tell ya what you oughta do
When struggling to pay bills and meet basic needs, one can seek guidance from the Lord in deciding what to do next.
Abraham had a son
Issac was the only one
Led him to a mountain high
Boy gettin' ready to die
Abraham said no word
But from heaven he heard
Abraham Abraham
There you'll see a ram
Didn't he, didn't he work it out
God worked it out for Abraham by providing a ram to sacrifice instead of his son, Isaac, and can do the same for anyone who puts their trust in Him.
Kurt: Job was sick so long, come on!
(Job was sick so long)
Flesh fell from his bone
Wife, cows, and children
Everything he had was gone
Wife came runnin' to him
Devil all in her eyes
(Job you sick so long)
Curse your God and die
Job looked at the woman
Looked up to the sky
Woman you sound foolish
Don't sound like my wife
I don't have no doubt
(I don't have no doubt)
God's gonna work it out
I gave it over to the Lord
(He worked it out, oh yeah!)
Referencing the tale of Job, even when one is at their lowest point and faced with tragedy, faith in God can bring hope and assurance that God will work things out in their favor.
Oooohhhh
(He can work it out)
Oh yes he will
(Yes he will)
I know he will
Come on work it out
I believe he can
Why you tryin' to figure it out
Yes God will
Whoo, Oh come on put your hands together
I read it in God's word
That he can do exceedingly,
Abundantly, above all that you can ask for free
And whatever you're standing in the need of tonight
God can work it out
Yes he will
Yeah yeah
I know God will
He did it for me
He'll do it for you
(Work it out!)
With faith in God, one can trust that God can work out any situation and exceed their expectations, no matter how impossible it may seem.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Dianne Williams, George Jordan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rayshaunchalmers1117
Lil Kim's verse will go down as one of the most LEGENDARY spits in hip-hop history.
@motorromay9897
Lol
@liljay8806
True that, she snapped 💯💯💯
@massmanpro
I'm still stuck between this and Rah Digga's 'whoa' verse
@andrewprice3744
Word!!!!
@dreadghoul23
She had the worst verse now foreal everybody trippin
@rastashod1947
Kim killed this shit hands down
@family817
The way the beat changed for Big and his flow is timeless
@longaugust
Those steel drums man, so crispy!
@LotusesPictures
I believe it’s due to the song being recorded after his death and they took a verse he already had but I’m not certain