The Work
Building Love: The Beauty in Imperfection
Lyrics
I'm sorry about the argument at the weekend
I apologize for the argument we had over the weekend
I should have listened to what you said in the first place
I acknowledge that I should have listened to your initial advice
And that I should have been your friend
I recognize that I should have been a better friend to you
But I finally tidied up the garage like you asked me
I finally organized the garage as you requested
I put some laundry on
I did the laundry, including both our clothes, not just mine
Both our clothes this time and not just mine
Continuation of the laundry task, emphasizing shared responsibilities
'Cause we've both been doing our best
Both of us are striving to do our best
Skirting 'round the edges of perfect
We are navigating around the edges of perfection
Darling, I know this
A term of endearment, expressing understanding
It's the work that makes it worth it
The effort invested is what gives meaning to the relationship
It's the work that makes it worth it
Reiteration of the importance of effort in a relationship
I've been brushing up on your family tree for the party
I researched your family history for the upcoming party
I'll get your cousins, your half cousins and your step cousins
I will invite various relatives correctly, showing effort
The right way around this time
Promising to be more considerate and attentive this time
But I promise to remember to bring you tea in the morning
I will bring you tea in the morning as a thoughtful gesture
To heed your warnings about when I'm about to cross the line
I will heed your warnings to avoid crossing boundaries
'Cause we've both been doing our best
Both of us are putting in effort to be our best selves
Skirting 'round the edges of perfect
We are skirting around the edges of achieving perfection
Darling, I know this
Reassurance of understanding the challenges in the relationship
It's the work that makes it worth it
The effort invested is what makes the relationship meaningful
It's the work that makes it worth it
Reiteration of the importance of effort in a relationship
'Cause I did my fair share of the rock'n'roll
Reference to a past of living a rock'n'roll lifestyle
Three minutes and Fifteen seconds version of love
A short-lived, intense version of love
But me I always needed the B sides
Expressing a preference for the deeper, less glamorous aspects of love
And not just the best of
Desire for the entirety of a relationship, not just the highlights
I saw fireworks aplenty when I met you
Initial excitement and passion when the relationship started
But now we've worked to build this into a fire
Transformation of the relationship through mutual effort
I don't want to burn out any more
Expressing the desire for a stable and enduring relationship
I want to visit the coast in Kent with you
Planning for a peaceful future together
On a weekday afternoon when we're both retired
Looking forward to enjoying simple pleasures in retirement
'Cause we've both been doing our best
Both partners are striving to be their best selves
Skirting 'round the edges of perfect
Navigating around imperfections to achieve a harmonious relationship
Darling, I know this
Reassurance of understanding the challenges in the relationship
It's the work that makes it worth it
The effort invested is what makes the relationship meaningful
It's the work that makes it worth it
Reiteration of the importance of effort in a relationship
It's the work that makes it worth it
Emphasizing the continuous effort required in a relationship
It's the work that makes it worth it
Highlighting the ongoing work that sustains a worthwhile relationship
It's the work that makes it worth it
Repeated emphasis on the significance of continuous effort
The work won't make it perfect
Recognizing that perfection is unattainable, but effort gives value
But the work will makes it worth it
Emphasizing that the effort invested makes the relationship worthwhile
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