Can't We Just Sit Down And Talk It Over
Linda Lewis · Woman Overboard [Expansion Edition] [2011]
a car rolls up outside on time, a moment from your call
and handshake seems more fitting than a kiss
such a shame that you and I should have to end like this
Can't we just sit down and talk it over
surely you can ask the better way
strange that you're the one so set on leaving
and I'm the one who said last night that it was all too late
Can't we just sit down and talk it over
who knows, maybe in a little while
we'll forget our pride, and the things we said last night
and maybe you and I can talk it out
Tonight stay somewhere warm, they say it's gonna freeze
you may not find a place at all, so be sure and take your keys
I can almost taste the silence now
does it really matter still,
who was wrong, who let who down
Can't we just sit down and talk it over
who knows, maybe in a little while
we'll forget our pride, and the things we said last night
and maybe you and I can talk it out
Hold on, hold on
surely you and I can talk it out
hold on, hold on
surely you and I can make it right
hold on, hold on, yeah
can't we just sit down and talk it over
hold on, hold on
hold on, hold on
Can't We Just Sit Down And Talk It Over
Linda Lewis delivers a soulful exploration of communication and emotional vulnerability on 'Can't We Just Sit Down And Talk It Over.' Recorded for her 2011 expansion of 'Woman Overboard,' the track exemplifies her signature blend of gospel-infused R&B and smooth vocal delivery. The song reflects a mature artistic period where Lewis focuses on interpersonal dynamics and the desire for resolution, characteristic of her work in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. With its lush arrangements and earnest tone, the recording stands as a testament to her ability to craft intimate, resonant music that addresses universal themes of misunderstanding and connection without resorting to dramatic conflict.