We Can Work It Out
The Yellow Subs Lyrics


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Try to see it my way,
Do I have to keep on talking till I can't go on?
While you see it your way,
Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone.
We can work it out,
We can work it out.
Think of what you're saying.
You can get it wrong and still you think that it's alright.
Think of what I'm saying,
We can work it out and get it straight, or say good night.
We can work it out,
We can work it out.
Life is very short, and there's no time
For fussing and fighting, my friend.
I have always thought that it's a crime,
So I will ask you once again.
Try to see it my way,
Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong.
While you see it your way
There's a chance that we may fall apart before too long.
We can work it out,
We can work it out.
Life is very short, and there's no time
For fussing and fighting, my friend.
I have always thought that it's a crime,
So I will ask you once again.
Try to see it my way,
Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong.
While you see it your way
There's a chance that we may fall apart before too long.




We can work it out,
We can work it out.

Overall Meaning

The Yellow Submarine's "We Can Work It Out" is a song about communication and compromise within a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the two individuals have differing opinions, but that they need to see things from each other's perspective to make their love work. The singer encourages the other person to understand their point of view while recognizing that they need to understand theirs as well. The song stresses the importance of coming to a resolution before it's too late and their love falls apart.


The line "Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend," is particularly powerful, reminding the listeners that they must make the most of their time to enjoy life to the fullest. The message is to not waste time bickering, but to work through their problems and enjoy the love they have.


Line by Line Meaning

Try to see it my way,
Consider my point of view and try to understand where I'm coming from


Do I have to keep on talking till I can't go on?
Do I need to keep explaining my perspective until I'm exhausted?


While you see it your way,
As you hold your own opinion,


Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone.
You're taking the chance that our relationship may not last


We can work it out,
We have the capability to find a solution


Think of what you're saying.
Consider the impact of your words.


You can get it wrong and still you think that it's alright.
You may make a mistake, but believe it's acceptable.


Think of what I'm saying,
Consider my perspective and what I'm telling you.


We can work it out and get it straight, or say good night.
We can resolve our differences and save our relationship, or end things between us.


Life is very short, and there's no time
Our time together is limited,


For fussing and fighting, my friend.
So let's not waste it arguing and quarrelling.


I have always thought that it's a crime,
I believe it's a grave mistake,


So I will ask you once again.
Therefore, I'll implore you one more time.


While you see it your way
As you maintain your perspective,


There's a chance that we may fall apart before too long.
Risking the possibility that our relationship may break down soon.


We can work it out,
But we have the ability to resolve our differences.




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@elperrobeatle

REMEMBER TO WEAR EARPHONES TO LISTEN TO BEATLE'S VOICES
If you liked this song, I invite you to suscribe and also to listen the rest of Beatles songs subtitled into english and spanish, following the link below:
► https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL632iTavofD48JGlFY4VkYDKxoWfX17a1
(All instrumentals from the songs I've posted, are from the most honorable Ryohei Kanayama, link in description)

@guille3048

Cuando la escuché subtitulada pensé en que se la podía enviar a una chica porque discutíamos mucho pero me doy cuenta que tendría que ser al revés me la tendría que enviar a mí 😂 soy yo quien hace que discutamos 😅 y ella siempre me perdona menos mal que ya cambié 😊

@mardickdavila7326

What a masterpiece

@maritzaperezquiles8078

Una de las canciones que destaca su hermosa voz.👍Paul👌👍👍😄

@luciananavarro4841

Me encanta los BEATLES❤️,su música 🎼🎶 es mágica ,GROSOS TOTALES!!!!

@guilperea09

Como quisiera que el demo de esta canción hubiera salido completo en el anthology 😥

@jorgeguzman4296

This song it's the very best of them

@user-mu4br4vt2h

yes... the truth...he past away soon in 1966..he leave this beautiful singing to us...thanks

@leogarto5858

Exelente tema de estos muchachos ...es la cancion que mas me gusta de su primera etapa...perro beatle gracias totales x subirla...un abrazo

@elpaco6666

Buen video como siempre, Una de mis canciones favoritas

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