"Make It Work" by Christina Grimmie is a song about a person who is interested in someone who is already in a relationship. The narrator expresses their desire to be with this person and questions why they are being kept in disguise and hidden from others. They wonder what the other person is afraid of, as being friends or having a beneficial relationship shouldn't be seen as a bad thing. The narrator notices that they have been receiving looks from the person's partner, but the partner seems to ignore them whenever they are together. The narrator believes that they can make the relationship work and that they can rock the other person's world, despite the presence of the other girl. They try to convince the person that they deserve better and that they care more than the current partner. However, if the person feels that their partner is the one for them, the narrator is willing to let it go and keep their relationship secret. They urge the person to make up their mind and not waste their time, but they are still unwilling to give up on the possibility of being with them. Overall, "Make It Work" explores the complexities of a complicated love triangle and the narrator's persistence in trying to be with the person they desire, even if it means accepting a hidden relationship or being the second choice.
