This song is funny. I mean, sure, on the SURFACE it's all about resolution and making peace, that's what most people think it's about, but once you get under the skin it's basically saying 'yeah, let's stop fighting, though you're a little cocksucker son of a bitch who's WRONG.'
Powerful stalemate, right it is.
If I remember corrently, I heard once that Paul and John had some disagreement while writing this song, as John'd come up with this chorus and was unhappy when Paul added on the verse. That's irony for you.
But basically this song is about a tussle Paul'd gotten in with his then-lady Jane Asher. Paul being rather the male chauvinist he was, he wanted a girl who'd be content to be with him, huge rock star he was. Jane was a tad too liberated for his sake. So he tries to work it out, but misses the whole point of resolution, which is compromise, understanding.
@Uncommon : yes and yes. Dead on target.. Compare this track's attitude to the relatively-mature outlook of "Getting Better," an uncomfortable look in the mirror.
@Uncommon : yes and yes. Dead on target.. Compare this track's attitude to the relatively-mature outlook of "Getting Better," an uncomfortable look in the mirror.
Musically, though? "We Can Work it Out" is stronger. Though the comparison seems almost unfair. A large proportion of the Beatles' work is at a level higher than most bands ever achieve in their entire careers.
Musically, though? "We Can Work it Out" is stronger. Though the comparison seems almost unfair. A large proportion of the Beatles' work is at a level higher than most bands ever achieve in their entire careers.
For example: I might select Revolver and Abbey Road as their most consistently-great LPs. Though in saying so, I'm hardly intending to criticize Rubber Soul or Sgt. Pepper by comparison.
For example: I might select Revolver and Abbey Road as their most consistently-great LPs. Though in saying so, I'm hardly intending to criticize Rubber Soul or Sgt. Pepper by comparison.
@Uncommon I agree. I think Jane was probably right. It couldn't have been easy arguing with a Beatle. They could act very entitled especially when they were on tour, Paul wanted her to quit her successful acting career and spend more time with him.
@Uncommon I agree. I think Jane was probably right. It couldn't have been easy arguing with a Beatle. They could act very entitled especially when they were on tour, Paul wanted her to quit her successful acting career and spend more time with him.
This song is funny. I mean, sure, on the SURFACE it's all about resolution and making peace, that's what most people think it's about, but once you get under the skin it's basically saying 'yeah, let's stop fighting, though you're a little cocksucker son of a bitch who's WRONG.' Powerful stalemate, right it is.
If I remember corrently, I heard once that Paul and John had some disagreement while writing this song, as John'd come up with this chorus and was unhappy when Paul added on the verse. That's irony for you.
But basically this song is about a tussle Paul'd gotten in with his then-lady Jane Asher. Paul being rather the male chauvinist he was, he wanted a girl who'd be content to be with him, huge rock star he was. Jane was a tad too liberated for his sake. So he tries to work it out, but misses the whole point of resolution, which is compromise, understanding.
Good on you, Paul.
@Uncommon : yes and yes. Dead on target.. Compare this track's attitude to the relatively-mature outlook of "Getting Better," an uncomfortable look in the mirror.
@Uncommon : yes and yes. Dead on target.. Compare this track's attitude to the relatively-mature outlook of "Getting Better," an uncomfortable look in the mirror.
Musically, though? "We Can Work it Out" is stronger. Though the comparison seems almost unfair. A large proportion of the Beatles' work is at a level higher than most bands ever achieve in their entire careers.
Musically, though? "We Can Work it Out" is stronger. Though the comparison seems almost unfair. A large proportion of the Beatles' work is at a level higher than most bands ever achieve in their entire careers.
For example: I might select Revolver and Abbey Road as their most consistently-great LPs. Though in saying so, I'm hardly intending to criticize Rubber Soul or Sgt. Pepper by comparison.
For example: I might select Revolver and Abbey Road as their most consistently-great LPs. Though in saying so, I'm hardly intending to criticize Rubber Soul or Sgt. Pepper by comparison.
@Uncommon I agree. I think Jane was probably right. It couldn't have been easy arguing with a Beatle. They could act very entitled especially when they were on tour, Paul wanted her to quit her successful acting career and spend more time with him.
@Uncommon I agree. I think Jane was probably right. It couldn't have been easy arguing with a Beatle. They could act very entitled especially when they were on tour, Paul wanted her to quit her successful acting career and spend more time with him.