Make It Work
2 Chainz Lyrics


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DJ Khaled!

Make me give up everything I worked for
You gon' make me give up everything I worked for
Sunday, you ain't go to church though
I still bless you, but you know what come first though
Make me give up everything I worked for
You gon' make me give up everything I worked for
Sunday, that's what they pray to church for
You gon' make me give up everything I worked for

You gon' get this Rollie off the wrist, yeah
You gon' have my phone full of all your pics, yeah
You gon' have me flying in and out of town
You said you've been losing weight and dropping pounds
Damn, I think I'm 'bout to leave the one I'm with
Start a new relationship with you, this is what you do
I had you after twelve but you came right after at two
I could have anything I'd want but I still want you
That's the truth
I'm not really into the sentimentals
Just me and you behind the tinted windows
While you throwing all these innuendos
We just finna fuck up all the incidentals at the SLS
That's LA confidential, show me everything that you've been through
We only do what we meant to like, woah
This that titties on the glass, pull the curtains shit
This that fuck you in the air, no service dick
This that call his ass right now, say you're deserting him
This that call him while we fucking so he heard the shit

Make me give up everything I worked for
You gon' make me give up everything I worked for
Sunday, you ain't go to church though
I still bless you, but you know what come first though
Make me give up everything I worked for
You gon' make me give up everything I worked for
Sunday, that's what they pray to church for
You gon' make me give up everything I worked for

Money stalking me, its like the money talk to me
So if you ain't talking 'bout money then don't talk to me (Shh)
I work with dope boys, I keep a fork on me, (Skrt)
I'm in my drop top but won't let you get the drop on me (Catch up)
I keep the yop on me and trouble seems to follow me
I take my pistol to the mall, my pistol shop with me
That bitch is jockin' me, and young niggas admire me
Yeah, but I'm a product of the streets so they won't hire me

Can't let you play me off the streets you know I got kids
And more major keys than a locksmith
I could teach you niggas how to rock this
My bed was a pallet on the carpet
My ride was a bus named MARTA
Pillow full of Estee Lauder
Nigga, I'm allergic to a Charger
Nothing but foreign cars in my garage, ah

Make me give up everything I worked for
You gon' make me give up everything I worked for
Sunday, you ain't go to church though
I still bless you, but you know what come first though
Make me give up everything I worked for
You gon' make me give up everything I worked for
Sunday, that's what they pray to church for
You gon' make me give up everything I worked for

I'm takin' risks, she takin' pills, takin' pics
Day job night job, Jamaican shit
I stick to the basics, not a basic bitch
You deserve a young young legendary
Heartthrob speeding up your respiratory
Treat these others hoes secondary
I couldn't even cheat with my secretary
Faithful to you even when I'm on road
Even if I'm on a different coast
I'mma still make you feel close, mama
I'm addicted to your ass and titties
When you dance the bedroom turn to Magic City
Got my ass throwing hundreds, fifties
Outta thin air, yeah thats magic tricking
I take you to the Caribbean
Make your mind as clear as the water you swimming in
In and out that bitch like we amphibians
I won't change you up next season for another chick like they did Aunt Vivian
I'mma put you on the businesses, I'mma divy up the dividends
I'mma show you what the fuck commitment is, baby
Make me give up everything I worked for
You gon' make me give
Girl you make me wanna leave the one I'm with
Start a new relationship with you, this feel like déjà vu

Make me give up everything I worked for
You gon' make me give up everything I worked for
Sunday, that's what they pray to church for
You gon' make me give up everything I worked for




Make me give up everything I worked for
You gon' make me give up everything I worked for

Overall Meaning

In "Make It Work" by 2 Chainz, the rapper is telling a story of a seductive woman who is trying to make him give up everything he has worked for. Despite the woman’s allure, he is hesitant to throw everything away for her, even if he is tempted. He mentions her trying to get him to get rid of his current partner, and her holding his prized possessions, a Rollie and phone full of pictures, over him. The rapper also mentions that he’s not a sentimental person, and is only interested in pleasure with this woman, and that they only do things that they are meant to do.


Throughout the song, 2 Chainz alludes to his criminal past, talking about his run-ins with the law, and referencing his experience with drug dealers (“I work with dope boys”). He mentions that he takes his pistol wherever he goes, even to the mall, because he feels like he will always be followed by trouble. Despite his criminal past, he emphasizes his desire to be faithful to this woman, and does not want to cheat with his secretary, further highlighting his commitment to her.


Overall, "Make It Work" is a song that discusses temptation and the importance of staying true to one’s self, while still exploring the lure of seduction and power.


Line by Line Meaning

DJ Khaled!
The singer is addressing DJ Khaled.


Make me give up everything I worked for
The singer is saying that the person they are addressing is making it difficult for them to keep everything they've achieved.


You gon' make me give up everything I worked for
The singer is repeating the previous line to emphasize their point.


Sunday, you ain't go to church though
The artist is addressing the person they're talking to, saying that they didn't go to church on Sunday.


I still bless you, but you know what come first though
The artist is saying that they still bless the person they're talking to, but they should know that their faith should come first.


Sunday, that's what they pray to church for
The singer is saying that people go to church on Sunday to pray.


You gon' get this Rollie off the wrist, yeah
The singer is saying that they will give a Rolex watch to the person they're talking to.


You gon' have my phone full of all your pics, yeah
The artist is saying that the person they're talking to will have many pictures of themselves on the artist's phone.


You gon' have me flying in and out of town
The artist is saying that the person they're talking to will make them fly in and out of town frequently.


You said you've been losing weight and dropping pounds
The artist is referring to something the person they're talking to said about losing weight.


Damn, I think I'm 'bout to leave the one I'm with
The singer is saying that they are considering leaving the person they are currently in a relationship with.


Start a new relationship with you, this is what you do
The artist is saying that if they start a new relationship with the person they're talking to, this is how they will behave.


I had you after twelve but you came right after at two
The singer is saying that they had a sexual encounter with the person they're talking to at 2am.


I could have anything I'd want but I still want you
The singer is saying that they could have anything they want, but they still desire the person they're talking to.


That's the truth
The singer is saying that what they just said is true.


I'm not really into the sentimentals
The artist is saying that they are not interested in sentimental things.


Just me and you behind the tinted windows
The artist is saying that they want to be alone with the person they're talking to behind tinted windows.


While you throwing all these innuendos
The singer is saying that the person they're talking to is making suggestive remarks.


We just finna fuck up all the incidentals at the SLS
The singer is saying that they and the person they're talking to are going to disregard minor details and enjoy themselves at the SLS hotel.


That's LA confidential, show me everything that you've been through
The artist is saying that they want the person they're talking to to show them everything they've experienced in Los Angeles.


We only do what we meant to like, woah
The artist is saying that they only do what is meant to happen, and they're excited about it.


This that titties on the glass, pull the curtains shit
The artist is saying that they and the person they're talking to are engaging in sexual activity in public.


This that fuck you in the air, no service dick
The singer is saying that they are having sex in a situation where there is no phone service.


This that call his ass right now, say you're deserting him
The artist is saying that they want the person they're talking to to call and break up with their current partner.


This that call him while we fucking so he heard the shit
The singer is saying that they want the person they're talking to to call and break up with their partner while they are having sex.


Money stalking me, its like the money talk to me
The singer is saying that they are constantly being pursued by money and it seems to communicate with them.


So if you ain't talking 'bout money then don't talk to me (Shh)
The singer is saying that they are only interested in talking about money.


I work with dope boys, I keep a fork on me, (Skrt)
The artist is saying that they work with drug dealers and they carry a weapon.


I'm in my drop top but won't let you get the drop on me (Catch up)
The artist is saying that they are driving a convertible car but won't let anyone catch them off guard.


I keep the yop on me and trouble seems to follow me
The singer is saying that they carry a gun and they tend to attract trouble.


I take my pistol to the mall, my pistol shop with me
The singer is saying that they bring their gun with them when they go to the mall.


That bitch is jockin' me, and young niggas admire me
The artist is saying that a woman is trying to get his attention and young people look up to him.


Yeah, but I'm a product of the streets so they won't hire me
The artist is saying that because they come from a tough background, people won't hire them for a job.


Can't let you play me off the streets you know I got kids
The artist is saying that they can't let anyone take advantage of them because they have children.


And more major keys than a locksmith
The singer is comparing themselves to a locksmith who has many keys, but saying they have even more important things in their life.


I could teach you niggas how to rock this
The artist is saying that they could teach others how to be successful like they are.


My bed was a pallet on the carpet
The singer is saying that they used to sleep on the floor with just a blanket.


My ride was a bus named MARTA
The singer is saying that they used to ride a bus named MARTA.


Pillow full of Estee Lauder
The singer is saying that they are sleeping with a pillow that has Estee Lauder fragrance on it.


Nigga, I'm allergic to a Charger
The artist is saying that they are allergic to the Dodge Charger, a car model.


Nothing but foreign cars in my garage, ah
The artist is saying that they only have expensive foreign cars in their garage.


I'm takin' risks, she takin' pills, takin' pics
The singer is saying that they are taking risks while the person they're talking to is taking pills and pictures.


Day job night job, Jamaican shit
The singer is saying that they work both day and night, like a Jamaican.


I stick to the basics, not a basic bitch
The artist is saying that they prefer to stick to simple things, and not be with someone who is basic.


You deserve a young young legendary
The artist is saying that the person they're talking to deserves someone who is young and legendary.


Heartthrob speeding up your respiratory
The artist is saying that they are attractive and cause the person they're talking to to breathe faster.


Treat these others hoes secondary
The singer is saying that they treat other women as unimportant compared to the person they're talking to.


I couldn't even cheat with my secretary
The artist is saying that they are so dedicated to the person they're talking to that they wouldn't cheat on them with their secretary.


Faithful to you even when I'm on road
The singer is saying that they are loyal to the person they're talking to even when they're traveling.


Even if I'm on a different coast
The singer is saying that even if they're on the other side of the country, they're still faithful.


I'mma still make you feel close, mama
The singer is saying that they will make the person they're talking to feel close to them no matter how far apart they are.


I'm addicted to your ass and titties
The artist is saying that they are sexually attracted to the person they're talking to.


When you dance the bedroom turn to Magic City
The artist is saying that the person they're talking to has the ability to make the bedroom feel like a strip club.


Got my ass throwing hundreds, fifties
The singer is saying that they are throwing money around in the bedroom.


Outta thin air, yeah thats magic tricking
The singer is saying that they are throwing money around like magic.


I take you to the Caribbean
The artist is saying that they will take the person they're talking to to the Caribbean.


Make your mind as clear as the water you swimming in
The artist is saying that they will help the person they're talking to have a clear mind, like the clear water of the Caribbean.


In and out that bitch like we amphibians
The artist is saying that they and the person they're talking to will leave the Caribbean quickly, like amphibians in water.


I won't change you up next season for another chick like they did Aunt Vivian
The singer is saying that they won't replace the person they're talking to next season, like the TV show Fresh Prince of Bel-Air replaced the actress who played Aunt Vivian.


I'mma put you on the businesses, I'mma divy up the dividends
The artist is saying that they will help the person they're talking to get involved with business and they will share the profits.


I'mma show you what the fuck commitment is, baby
The singer is saying that they will show the person they're talking to what a true commitment looks like.


You gon' make me give
The singer is saying that the person they are addressing is making them want to give in to their desires.


Girl you make me wanna leave the one I'm with
The singer is saying that the person they're addressing makes them want to leave their current partner.


Start a new relationship with you, this feel like déjà vu
The artist is saying that starting a new relationship with the person they're talking to feels like they've experienced this before.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam King Feeney, Jermaine Dupri, Khaled Khaled, Leland Tyler Wayne, Manuel Lonnie Seal Jr., Radric Delantic Davis, Sean Michael Anderson, Tauheed Epps, Usher Raymond

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I still be singing this hook

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Shit bumpin!

Adrian Saxon

hell yea that shit underrated

Moe Miles

Should have been a single

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Christmas with 2chainz & friends lol

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Now look at my boy skooly

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Zaytoven killed this beat

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Zay da goat🐐🐐

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slowed version please

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