We Can Work It Out
Navigating Love's Crossroads: Roberta Flack's Harmony of Compromise
Lyrics
Try to see it my way,
Encouraging the listener to understand the speaker's perspective.
Do I have to keep on talking till I can’t go on?
Expressing frustration about the need to keep discussing the issue endlessly.
While you see it your way,
Acknowledging the listener's viewpoint.
Run the risk of knowing that our love may soon be gone.
Warning about the risk of losing love by persisting in different opinions.
We can work it out,
Suggesting a joint effort to resolve the issues.
We can work it out.
Reiterating the possibility of working things out.
Think of what you’re saying.
Advising the listener to carefully consider their words.
You can get it wrong and still you think that it’s all right.
Pointing out the potential for misunderstanding, even when thinking everything is fine.
Think of what i’m saying,
Asking the listener to ponder the speaker's words seriously.
We can work it out and get it straight, or say good night.
Suggesting a resolution or the possibility of parting ways.
We can work it out,
Repeating the idea that the issues can be resolved.
We can work it out.
Reiterating the belief in finding a solution.
Life is very short, and there’s no time
Highlighting the brevity of life and the need to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
For fussing and fighting, my friend.
Stating disapproval of arguments and fights.
I have always thought that it’s a crime,
Expressing the belief that conflict is unjust.
So I will ask you once again.
Prompting the listener to reconsider their stance.
Try to see it my way,
Repeating the call for understanding from the listener.
Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong.
Emphasizing the uncertainty of the outcome over time.
While you see it your way
Acknowledging the listener's viewpoint again.
There’s a chance that we might fall apart before too long.
Noting the possibility of the relationship deteriorating.
We can work it out,
Reiterating the potential for resolving issues together.
We can work it out.
Repeating the belief in working things out.
Life is very short, and there’s no time
Restating the brevity of life and the need to avoid conflicts.
For fussing and fighting, my friend.
Reiterating disapproval of unnecessary disputes.
I have always thought that it’s a crime,
Maintaining the view that engaging in conflict is wrong.
So I will ask you once again.
Asking the listener to reconsider their position once more.
Try to see it my way,
Repeatedly urging the listener to see the speaker's perspective.
Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong.
Reiterating the uncertainty of the outcome over time.
While you see it your way
Acknowledging the listener's viewpoint again.
There’s a chance that we might fall apart before too long.
Reiterating the warning about the potential for relationship breakdown.
We can work it out,
Repeating the belief in the possibility of resolving issues together.
We can work it out.
Concluding with the reaffirmation that the issues can be worked out.
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