Let's Make It Work
Redskins Lyrics
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They all say the same thing - it can't work
Our life's so full of strife
It make's you reach for the knife
It won't work, aw but you know the feeling
So it goes & now it's gone
You & me we struggle on
Let's make it work!
Life lists on & we survive, but it sucks us dry
The bitter waste, chances passed
And we passed them on
Now everybody's saying our time has gone
So it goes & now it's gone
You & me we struggle on
Please seize these chains that hold us back
Let's make it work!
The world's upside down & backwards round, yes it is
To serve no purpose only profit
That brutal? More so: To serve them all days & nights
Why, every waking hour! And more besides
Some say we're stuck in this life of pain but I
Maintain we can change it
All that we need, we've got it
To cut loose from this sham, God damn!
Seize these chains that hold us back
Others make this a world in crisis
- Let's make it work!
You & me, we struggle on
And so it goes
Damn wrong! Seize these chains that hold us back
Let's make it work!
The song "Let's Make It Work" by Redskins talks about the struggle and doubts of a relationship that seems hopeless to others. The line "Our life's so full of strife, it makes you reach for the knife" is powerful and shows how difficult it is for the couple to keep going. However, despite the challenges, they continue to "struggle on" and are determined to make their relationship work. The song encourages them to "seize these chains that hold us back" and overcome the obstacles in their path.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of societal pressure and how it can weigh us down. The line "The world's upside down & backwards round, yes it is" highlights the chaos and unfairness of the world we live in. The song argues that we have the power to change things and break free from the chains that hold us back. It is a call to action and a message of hope.
Overall, the song is a powerful anthem that speaks to the struggles we all face in our lives. It encourages us to not give up and to keep fighting for what we believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
My friends say we're stuck in a hopless thing
My acquaintances argue that our current situation is hopeless and cannot be saved
Our life's so full of strife
Our existence is plagued by conflicts and disagreements
It make's you reach for the knife
It can lead to the point that one desires to do self-harm
It won't work, aw but you know the feeling
Individuals believe that it won't succeed, but the feeling of excitement remains
So it goes & now it's gone
The situation is over and no longer present
You & me we struggle on
Both of us will work hard to continue with life
Please seize these chains that hold us back
Please let's remove the factors stopping us from moving forward
Let's make it work!
Together, let's make the situation succeed
Life lists on & we survive, but it sucks us dry
Existence moves forward and we continue living, but it can deplete our energy and motivation
The bitter waste, chances passed
We missed out on opportunities and now feel resentful
And we passed them on
We let the opportunities go by and now regret it
Now everybody's saying our time has gone
Everyone believes it's too late for us to succeed
The world's upside down & backwards round, yes it is
The current state of the world is nonsensical and illogical
To serve no purpose only profit
There is no goal but to make money
That brutal? More so: To serve them all days & nights
It's worse than just the brutality of working every hour of every day to make a profit for someone else
Why, every waking hour! And more besides
In fact, it's every waking moment and more
Some say we're stuck in this life of pain but I
A few state that we are trapped in this difficult existence, but
Maintain we can change it
I argue that we can change our situation
All that we need, we've got it
We have all we need to succeed
To cut loose from this sham, God damn!
We need to break free from this lie and make things happen
Others make this a world in crisis
Others depict the world as being in a state of chaos
- Let's make it work!
Nonetheless, let's work to create a better world
And so it goes
This is what happens
Damn wrong! Seize these chains that hold us back
This perspective is incorrect! Let's seize the factors limiting us and move forward
Let's make it work!
Together, let's make this work
Contributed by Kennedy H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
vking IV
best band ever, they could have been fucking huge, saw them at a miners benefit gig in cardiff, they were amazing. I thought strummer was the man 'till I saw Chris Dean live, the best front man ever, what a voice! Walk like the clash and sing like the supremes, fucking love it!
Emiliano_Spunk
this is a very accurate review haha.
phil rokorasei
great band, great song. cheers.
Kay Prout
Best band. Ever. Hope you are all ok xx
Evie Williams
Quality. Saw them in Neros in Cardiff 85ish.