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 goodnight
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 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
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 might fall apart before too long
We can work it out
We can work it out
Finding Harmony in Conflict
“We Can Work It Out” by The Beatles stands out as a heartfelt plea for understanding and compromise within a relationship. The song’s lyrics capture the tension between two perspectives, highlighting the struggle to find common ground. Lines like “Try to see it my way” and “While you see it your way” suggest a tug-of-war between egos, but the recurring refrain, “We can work it out,” reflects hope and optimism. The powerful bridge, “Life is very short, and there’s no time for fussing and fighting, my friend,” urges listeners to value time and resolve conflicts before it’s too late.
Song Credits
Songwriters: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
Release Year: 1965
Label: Parlophone