Amid the hazy glow of late-night confessions and the sting of unspoken regrets, Elijah Blake‘s “Work It Out” captures that fragile moment when love teeters on the edge of salvage or surrender. Drawing from the raw ache of a relationship unraveling amid luxury and longing, the track pulses with the kind of vulnerability that hits like a slow-burning slow jam on a rain-slicked drive home. Blake, the Grammy-winning songwriter who’s laced hits for Rihanna and Keyshia Cole with his velvet touch, pours his own heart into this one—questioning fidelity over Cartier glints and blue satin sheets, all while clinging to the hope of a U-turn. It’s the soundtrack for anyone who’s scrolled through unanswered texts, wondering if the spark’s worth reigniting.
| Lead Vocals | Elijah Blake |
| Songwriter | Elijah Blake |
| Music Producer | [TBA] |
| Label | RKeyTek Music LLC |
| Release Date | June 13, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | RKeyTek Music LLC |
Lyrics of Work It Out by Elijah Blake
[Verse 1]
Who You Lookin’ Sexy For?
You Know Daddy Loved You From The Start
My Baby Boo
Put Cartier On Your Wrist
Just For You To Take Another By The Hand, Nah, Man
What’s With All The Back N Forth?
Spending Time You Can’t Afford
On Rodeo Drive Speedin’ Outta My Life
In Your Dark Grey Jeep, Four-Door
[Pre-Chorus]
Is You Sure You Don’t Wanna Think About It?
Are You Home, Is Someone Pleasin’ Your Body?
Checked My Phone Two Hundred Times
Why You Ain’t Callin’?
It’s All Bad, Real Bad, But It Ain’t Over Yet
[Chorus]
We’d Be Good If We Could Work It Out
I Think We Should If We Could Work It Out
Feel Understood Instead Of Just Talkin’ Loud
I’d Make A U-Turn At This Light
And Turn This Car Around (Hey, Ugh)
Work It (Ugh)
Work It Out
[Verse 2]
You Don’t Love Me Anymore, Do You?
What’s February For? Ooh, Ooh, Ohh
You Left Your Smell Sublime
On These Blue Satin Sheets Of Mine
Last Valentine
Even On The Days I’m Bored
Still Think About You Twenty-Four, Mhm
You Brought Me Into Your Bed
Just To Push Me Off The Edge, What For?
[Pre-Chorus]
Is You Sure You Don’t Wanna Think About It?
Are You Home, Is Someone Pleasin’ Your Body?
Checked My Phone Two Hundred Times
Why You Ain’t Callin’?
It’s All Bad, Real Bad, But It Ain’t Over Yet
[Chorus]
We’d Be Good If We Could Work It Out
I Think We Should If We Could Work It Out
Feel Understood Instead Of Just Talkin’ Loud
I’d Make A U-Turn At This Light
And Turn This Car Around (Hey, Ugh)
Work It (Ugh)
Work It Out
About “Work It Out by Elijah Blake”
Elijah Blake croons through the heartbreak haze in “Work It Out,” a funky R&B plea that sways between sultry grooves and soul-stirring pleas—proof that even fractured love can find its rhythm again.
Rooted in classic R&B with a modern twist, “Work It Out” explores the push-pull of doubt and devotion, where boasts of Rodeo Drive splurges clash with the paranoia of a lover slipping away in a dark grey Jeep. The mood swings from wistful nostalgia—evoking last Valentine’s echoes—to defiant optimism, all wrapped in a production that’s crisp yet intimate: shimmering synths, punchy bass lines, and Blake’s falsetto soaring over sparse beats that let the emotions breathe. It’s got that feel-good funk edge, like D’Angelo meets early 2000s Usher, making the pain danceable without diluting the depth.
As the anchor track on THE GEMINI, Blake’s highly anticipated sophomore album, “Work It Out” embodies the project’s core duality—celebrating love’s highs while grappling with its shadows, much like the zodiac sign’s twin souls. Dropping January 16, 2026, via RKeyTek Music under MNRK Records, the nine-track set weaves tales of self-discovery and romance through cuts like the brooding “Glass House” (already a fan-favorite single from late 2025) and the reflective “White Rum.” Blake’s vision here is unapologetically personal, a sonic diary of growth after years of ghostwriting for the stars, blending live instrumentation with electronic flourishes to mirror life’s unpredictable flips.
The single dropped back in June 2025 as a pre-album teaser, quickly amassing streams on Spotify with its infectious chorus and relatable bite—perfect for summer playlists that masked deeper heartbreak vibes. Pre-save the full project now to catch the rollout, complete with intimate visuals and live dates kicking off at City Winery in New York on release night. Collaborators stay under wraps for now, but expect Blake’s signature polish, honed from co-penning chart-toppers.
At 38, Elijah Blake is in a renaissance phase, trading the behind-the-scenes throne for front-and-center ownership after his 2018 EP Audiography hinted at his solo fire. This album marks his boldest evolution yet—less pop sheen, more raw introspection—solidifying him as R&B’s quiet storm in a landscape craving authenticity. Tracks like this one highlight his maturation, turning personal turmoil into universal anthems that resonate from sold-out lounges to quiet commutes. In a discography dotted with gems like “Spend My Life” and “I Know,” “Work It Out” stands as a bridge, proving Blake’s not just surviving the industry—he’s redefining it on his terms.
What elevates it? Those pre-chorus pangs—”Checked my phone two hundred times”—that nail the modern malaise of digital ghosting, layered over a hook begging for redemption. As THE GEMINI builds hype with sold-out release shows in Pittsburgh and beyond, it’s clear Blake’s channeling his Gemini duality into music that heals as much as it hurts, positioning him for a 2026 takeover.
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