Let's Straighten It Out
The Revelations feat. Tre Williams Lyrics
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Tell me what's on your mind
Don't keep on tellin' me everything's okay
'Cause if it was then you wouldn't be cryin'
You been tossin' and turnin' in yo' sleep lately
Sittin' 'round poutin' all day long
Now, how in the hell you expect me to understand
Let's straighten it out
Let's straighten it out
Let's straighten it out, baby
Let's straight it out
For the last five nights, honey when we went to bed
Oh, I could tell somethin' just wasn't right
When you turned your back to me and you covered your head
Then you didn't even say goodnight
Now, if you tired 'n' you don't wan' be bothered, baby
Just say the word and I'll leave you 'lone
Instead of layin' out cryin' yo' eyes out, baby
You and me oughta be getting' it on
Let's straighten it out
Let's straight it out, baby
Let's straighten it out
Why don't you talk to me, honey?
How in the hell do you expect me to understand
When I don't even know what's wrong?
I believe we gon' straighten it out
The lyrics to The Revelations feat. Tre Williams's song Let's Straighten It Out tell the story of a couple experiencing a rough patch in their relationship. The singer urges their partner to open up and communicate what's really bothering them instead of saying that everything is okay when it's not. The singer acknowledges that they can sense their partner's emotional turmoil, but they can't help them if they don't know what's going on. The chorus invites the partner to "straighten it out," to speak honestly about their feelings and work on resolving their issues together.
The second verse focuses on the physical distance between the couple. The singer notices that their partner is turning away from them at night and not even saying goodnight. They offer an alternative to crying alone, suggesting that the two of them could be "getting it on." The song ends on a hopeful note with the singer stating that they believe that they will "straighten it out." Ultimately, the song is about the importance of open communication and working through problems together in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit yourself down, girl and talk to me
Please take a seat and open up to me, my dear.
Tell me what's on your mind
Share your thoughts and feelings so I can understand.
Don't keep on tellin' me everything's okay
Don't try to pretend everything is fine when it's not.
'Cause if it was then you wouldn't be cryin'
If everything was really okay, you wouldn't be shedding tears.
You been tossin' and turnin' in yo' sleep lately
I've noticed you've been restless during the night.
Sittin' 'round poutin' all day long
You seem to be sulking around all day long.
Now, how in the hell you expect me to understand
It's impossible for me to comprehend without you opening up.
When I don't even know what's wrong?
I can't even begin to guess what the problem is.
Let's straighten it out
Let's work through this together.
For the last five nights, honey when we went to bed
I've noticed a problem for the past five nights when we go to bed.
Oh, I could tell somethin' just wasn't right
It's obvious that something is bothering you.
When you turned your back to me and you covered your head
You physically turned away from me and covered your head.
Then you didn't even say goodnight
You didn't even say goodbye before falling asleep.
Now, if you tired 'n' you don't wan' be bothered, baby
If you're tired and don't want to talk, just say so, my darling.
Just say the word and I'll leave you 'lone
I'll give you space if that's what you need.
Instead of layin' out cryin' yo' eyes out, baby
Crying all night won't solve the problem, my love.
You and me oughta be getting' it on
We should be enjoying each other's company instead of fighting.
Let's straighten it out
Let's work together to solve this issue.
Why don't you talk to me, honey?
You can trust me, my dear - please talk to me.
How in the hell do you expect me to understand
It's impossible for me to understand if you don't share.
When I don't even know what's wrong?
I can't help if I don't know what's going on.
I believe we gon' straighten it out
I have faith that we can work this out together.
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