Play Hard
Chani Lyrics

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Work hard, play hard
Hey, said a hustler's work is never through
We makin' it 'cause we make it move
The only thing we know how to do
Said it's the only thing we know how to do

Work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard

We work hard, play hard
Keep partyin' like it's your job

Work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard
We work hard, play hard
Keep partyin' like it's your job

Come on baby and drop it
Scrub that floor and just mop it
Show these gangsters how you pop lock it
Don't care what you got in your pocket
I peep the way that you rockin'
Flip that thang thang don't stop it
Wanna I just bang bang and pop it
While the club crowded just watch you (work it out)

Got a gang of cash and it's goin' all on the bar (now work it out)
And it's going fast 'cause I feel like a superstar (now work it out)

And you may not have it, I might just broke the law (now work it out)
It's your turn to grab it, now make this whole thing yours (now work it out)

Overall Meaning

The song "Play Hard" by Chani revolves around the idea of working hard and playing hard. The first verse talks about how the life of a hustler is never done, and they keep going because that is "the only thing we know how to do." The phrase "work hard, play hard" is then repeated throughout the song as a sort of mantra to motivate people to keep pushing themselves in both their work and play.

The second verse is more focused on the party aspect of the song, with lyrics encouraging people to dance and show off their moves. The chorus then emphasizes the idea of balancing hard work and partying, with the phrase "keep partyin' like it's your job." The bridge of the song then talks about how money is flowing freely and people should seize the moment to make the most of it.

Overall, the song "Play Hard" is a high-energy anthem that encourages listeners to work hard but also enjoy themselves and let loose. It's a message that is especially important in our fast-paced, work-obsessed world, reminding us that it's okay to take a break and have some fun.

Line by Line Meaning

Work hard, play hard
The singer suggests there are two important components in life: working hard (to be successful) and playing hard (having fun)

Hey, said a hustler's work is never through
The singer acknowledges that people who hustle, or work hard to succeed, never stop working

We makin' it 'cause we make it move
The singer believes that they are successful because they continually take action and make things happen

The only thing we know how to do
The artist implies that they are so focused on working hard and having fun that they don't know much else

Keep partyin' like it's your job
The artist encourages listeners to enjoy life to the fullest and dedicate themselves to having a good time

Come on baby and drop it
The singer encourages someone to dance in a suggestive way

Scrub that floor and just mop it
The singer suggests doing housework as a way to dance and have fun

Show these gangsters how you pop lock it
The artist encourages listeners to perform a specific style of dance moves to impress others

Don't care what you got in your pocket
The artist suggests that money is not important when it comes to having fun

I peep the way that you rockin'
The artist notices and admires the way someone is dancing

Flip that thang thang don't stop it
The singer encourages listeners to keep dancing and not stop

Wanna I just bang bang and pop it
The artist suggests performing a specific dance move that involves hitting and popping parts of the body

While the club crowded just watch you (work it out)
The singer imagines that others will watch and admire the dance moves of the person they are addressing

Got a gang of cash and it's goin' all on the bar (now work it out)
The singer has a lot of money and is spending it all on drinks at the bar

And it's going fast 'cause I feel like a superstar (now work it out)
The singer feels like a celebrity and is spending money quickly to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle

And you may not have it, I might just broke the law (now work it out)
The artist suggests that they may have obtained their money illegally and encourages others to spend money like there are no consequences

It's your turn to grab it, now make this whole thing yours (now work it out)
The artist encourages listeners to enjoy themselves and make the most of their lives as if they have a lot of money, too

Writer(s): Eelke A. Kalberg, Shaffer Smith, Giorgio Tuinfort, Sebastiaan Molijn, Aliaune Thiam, Frederic Jean Riesterer, David Guetta

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