We Can Work It Out
Tom Jones & Chaka Khan Lyrics

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Life is very short
And there's no time
For fussing and fighting
So I'll ask you once again

Try to see it my way
Do I have to keep on talking
Until I can't go on

Boy you see it your way
You run the risk of knowing
That our love will soon be gone

We can work it out
We can work it out

Hear what you're saying
You can get it wrong
And still you think that it's alright
Hear what I'm saying
We can work it out
And when it's straight, we'll 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
I've have ways 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 if I am wrong
Boy you see it your way
There's a chance that we might fall apart
Before too long

We can work it out
We can work it out

Life is very short
And there's no time, no time
For fussing and fighting
I've have ways thought

That it's a crime (dirty, dirty, dirty, dirty)
So I will ask you once again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tom Jones and Chaka Khan's "We Can Work It Out" talk about the importance of communication in a relationship. The first verse stresses the brevity of life and how there is not enough time for disagreements and arguments. It encourages the partner to try to see the other person's point of view. The second verse talks about the importance of hearing each other out, even if one person misunderstands what the other is saying. It reassures that if they work through their issues and come to an understanding, they can save their relationship.

The chorus is a call to action for the couple to work together to resolve their issues. It emphasizes the phrase "we can work it out," implying that a relationship requires effort and teamwork. The final verse reiterates the message of the first verse, stressing the importance of not wasting time arguing and instead working towards building and maintaining a healthy relationship.

Overall, the song encourages couples to communicate effectively and work together to overcome any obstacles in their relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Life is very short
Life is limited in duration and it should not be wasted

And there's no time
There is no sufficient time to engage in unnecessary activities

For fussing and fighting
There is no need for quarreling and engaging in unnecessary conflicts

So I'll ask you once again
I will request your attention again since this issue is important

Try to see it my way
Please try to see things from my perspective

Do I have to keep on talking
Am I obliged to keep on explaining myself repeatedly?

Until I can't go on
Until I am unable to continue

Boy you see it your way
You perceive the situation from your point of view

You run the risk of knowing
There is a danger of realizing that our love will soon end

That our love will soon be gone
Our love may come to an end soon

We can work it out
We have the potential to solve our problems

Hear what you're saying
Listen to your words carefully

You can get it wrong
You may misunderstand the situation

And still you think that it's alright
Despite the misunderstanding, you believe everything is fine

Hear what I'm saying
Listen to my words carefully

And when it's straight, we'll say goodnight
When we solve the problem, we can end the conversation on a good note

Life is very short
The brevity of life must not be ignored

And there's no time, no time
We cannot waste time on unnecessary matters

For fussing and fighting
Quarreling and fighting is not productive

I've always thought
It has always been my belief

That it's a crime (dirty, dirty, dirty, dirty)
It is wrong to engage in conflict, and it is a deplorable act

So I will ask you once again
I will make a second request for your attention on this matter

Only time will tell if I am right
The accuracy of things will be determined with time

Or if I am wrong
It is a possibility that my judgment is incorrect

There's a chance that we might fall apart
There is a risk that our relationship might end soon

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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