Hard Work
Apathy Lyrics


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I work hard for this money
Work hard for this money
Work hard for this money
Work hard for this money

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe
You just want me for my dough
If she hollers let her know
Out goes Y-O-U

And now we're off and poppin'
I tell you why they jockin'
They think I take them shoppin'
That simply not an option
They feeling on my pockets
Estimating my profits
Your brain is microscopic
Out goes Y-O-U
Trying to get a little dough (dough)
Don't let it know (know)
That you worked so hard
It's hard to let it go (go)
You need outfits with the kicks to go
Want to eat, get it to go, forget it and go
I'm trying to keep this money
Y'all wanna keep it from me
That isn't even funny
You could get beat and bloody
I'm trying to make this money
You wanna take it from me
Go 'head and shake it honey
But I won't play the dummy

I work hard for this money
Work hard for this money
Work hard for this money
Work hard for this money

Eeny, meeny, miny, fuck that
That's my money, bitch don't touch that
Gold diggers know your limits, no forgiveness, take the bus back
I know one thing for certain
The reason why they flirting
The bread these dudes will throw at birds to keep them chirping, chirping
Slick as serpents, lips are working, chicks rehearse this, think you worthless
If at first the drinks ain't purchased
Out goes Y-O-U
Rewind and slow it down
The way she throws it down
You'll think she's going down
Her game is so profound
Complex and intricate
She's insignificant
I just be ignorant
And say she isn't shit
So you're a working girl
You're trying to work the world
Well, how's it working girl?
Come here and work it girl

I work hard for this money
Work hard for this money




Work hard for this money
Work hard for this money

Overall Meaning

The song "Hard Work" by Apathy is an anthem that emphasizes the value of hard work and the dangers of people who try to take advantage of those who work hard for their money. The repeated chorus, "I work hard for this money," serves as a reminder that everything Apathy has earned has come through hard work and perseverance. The song also takes a dig at those who are only interested in his money, and he warns them to stay away. The "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe" verse talks about how important it is to be aware of who is trying to take advantage of you, and to be willing to stand up for yourself and your money.


The first verse is a commentary on the people who want to take advantage of Apathy's money. He talks about how people want to be with him because of his money, and he warns them that he won't be taken advantage of. The second verse is a more general comment on the dangers of working hard for your money. Apathy warns that people will try to estimate his profits, and that they will be feeling on his pockets. He also talks about how hard it is to let go of the money you have worked hard for, and how important it is to protect it.


Overall, "Hard Work" is a powerful song about the value of working hard and the danger of those who would try to take advantage of those who work hard. It is a reminder that everything we earn comes through hard work, and that we must be willing to protect what we have earned.


Line by Line Meaning

I work hard for this money
I put in a lot of effort to earn my income


Work hard for this money
It takes a lot of labor to earn a living


Work hard for this money
One must exert oneself to make ends meet


Work hard for this money
A lot of sweat and tears go into making a living


Eeny, meeny, miny, moe
Random selection method to choose from many options


You just want me for my dough
You're only interested in my money


If she hollers let her know
If she protests, make it clear you don't care


Out goes Y-O-U
You have to leave and stop bothering me


And now we're off and poppin'
Now we're starting to do something exciting


I tell you why they jockin'
Let me explain why they're trying to get close to me


They think I take them shoppin'
They believe I'll spend money on them


That simply not an option
I won't do that


They feeling on my pockets
They're touching my clothes, looking for money


Estimating my profits
Guessing how much money I make


Your brain is microscopic
You're stupid


Trying to get a little dough (dough)
Trying to make some money


Don't let it know (know)
Don't show off your money


That you worked so hard
That you put in a lot of effort


It's hard to let it go (go)
It's difficult to spend your hard-earned money


You need outfits with the kicks to go
You need clothes and shoes to look good


Want to eat, get it to go, forget it and go
Get take-out food and quickly leave


I'm trying to keep this money
I'm working hard to keep my income


Y'all wanna keep it from me
You want to take my money from me


That isn't even funny
It's not a laughing matter


You could get beat and bloody
You might get hurt if you try to steal my money


I'm trying to make this money
I'm working hard to earn more income


You wanna take it from me
You want to steal my money


Go 'head and shake it honey
Go ahead, try to seduce me


But I won't play the dummy
But I'm not stupid


Eeny, meeny, miny, fuck that
Not using a random selection method anymore


That's my money, bitch don't touch that
My money is off-limits, don't touch it


Gold diggers know your limits, no forgiveness, take the bus back
People who only care about my money should know not to overstep their bounds and be prepared to leave


I know one thing for certain
I'm sure of one thing


The reason why they flirting
Why they're trying to charm me


The bread these dudes will throw at birds to keep them chirping, chirping
The money men will spend to keep women happy


Slick as serpents, lips are working, chicks rehearse this, think you worthless
Deceptive people are trying to manipulate women with sweet words, but they don't really value them


If at first the drinks ain't purchased
If I don't buy them a drink right away


Out goes Y-O-U
They'll be kicked out


Rewind and slow it down
Take a step back and analyze


The way she throws it down
The way she dances


You'll think she's going down
It looks like she's going to perform oral sex


Her game is so profound
Her tactics are impressive


Complex and intricate
Complicated and detailed


She's insignificant
She's not important


I just be ignorant
I act like I don't care


And say she isn't shit
And suggest she's unimportant


So you're a working girl
You're a prostitute


You're trying to work the world
You're trying to make money by selling your body


Well, how's it working girl?
How's that working out for you?


Come here and work it girl
Come dance for me




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