Work
Ciara ft. Missy Elliot Lyrics


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Work
Early in the morning
And I need to wake up
Time to make some coffee
And put milk on top

Dressed up like a queen
But the realities not
Waiting for the bus
To pick me up

Work, work, work
I'ts everyday routine
Work, work, work
It's time to meet my team
Work, work, work
I'm trying to be cool
Work,work,work
Sometimes it makes me fool

Now it's four in the afternoon
I'ts time to go home
Still waiting for the bus
That will drive me home
Then I see my two buddies
And they smiled at me
That's the perk of life
That makes me free

Work, work, work
I'ts everyday routine
Work, work, work
I'ts time to meet my team
Work, work, work
I'm trying to be cool
Work, work, work
Sometimes it makes me fool

Some bosses are too good
Some bosses are too strict
Some easily can be handle
And some are stiff
The look maybe tough
And sometimes can be rough
The heart is so demanding
That can heat you up

Work, work, work
I'ts everyday routine
Let us work, work, work
I'ts time to meet my team
Let us work, work, work
I'm trying to be cool
Let us work, work, work
Sometimes it makes fool

Work, work, work
I'ts everyday routine
Let us work, work, work
I'ts time to meet my team
Let us work, work, work
I'm trying to be cool




Let us work, work, work
Sometimes it makes me fool

Overall Meaning

The song "Work" by Ciara ft. Missy Elliot is an ode to the everyday routine of going to work. It begins with Ciara waking up early in the morning, needing to wake up and make coffee. She may be dressed up like a queen, but in reality, she is just waiting for the bus to pick her up. The song then goes on to describe the mundane aspects of her day, including meeting her team, trying to be cool at work, and sometimes feeling like a fool.


However, the song does have a positive aspect to it, as Ciara mentions seeing her friends and feeling free as a perk of life. The song also touches on the different types of bosses one may encounter at work, from good to strict to demanding.


Overall, "Work" paints a picture of the everyday grind of going to work, but also acknowledges the small moments of joy that can make it all worthwhile.


Line by Line Meaning

Work
Starting the day with the thought of work in mind


Early in the morning
The day starts early, with a long road ahead


And I need to wake up
A reminder to be alert and focused


Time to make some coffee
A daily ritual that gives a boost to start the day


And put milk on top
Adding a little richness and comfort to the coffee


Dressed up like a queen
Striving to look good to face the world


But the realities not
The appearance doesn't reflect the struggles of life


Waiting for the bus
Reliant on public transport to get to work


To pick me up
The bus is a lifeline that takes one to the destination


Work, work, work
The constant reminder that work needs to be done


It's everyday routine
The repetition of day-to-day work life


It's time to meet my team
The need to collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals


I'm trying to be cool
Striving to maintain composure despite the challenges of work life


Sometimes it makes me fool
Although one tries to be smart, work can also have its funny side


Now it's four in the afternoon
The end of the day is close, with some achievements and some failures


It's time to go home
After a hard day's work, it's time to take a break and rejuvenate


Still waiting for the bus
Another reminder that public transport is a necessary part of work life


That will drive me home
The bus is the last leg of the journey before getting back to the personal life


Then I see my two buddies
Meeting friends at the end of the work day is a highlight


And they smiled at me
The warmth of friendship and human interaction after a long day


That's the perk of life
The little things that make work life less tedious


That makes me free
The relief of leaving work behind and enjoying some freedom


Some bosses are too good
Experience of working with different kinds of bosses


Some bosses are too strict
The challenges of dealing with strict superiors


Some easily can be handle
The ease of working with some superiors


And some are stiff
The difficulties of working with some superiors


The look maybe tough
The appearance of some bosses can give the impression of being unapproachable


And sometimes can be rough
Working with some bosses can be challenging


The heart is so demanding
The expectations and pressure of work life


That can heat you up
The stress of work can take a toll on an individual's emotional state


Let us work, work, work
A reminder to keep working towards one's goals


Sometimes it makes fool
Spending too much time on work can make an individual lose sight of other important things




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Written by: Ciara Joy Wendt

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@datswassup07

Fifth Harmony owes her a check...

@marinesamuel4032

I agree

@KuronekoBonbon

Heck, the lyrics are quite similar!

@julianesanches5441

datswassup07 girls generation too

@joshuamcdowell5782

And Rihanna

@xxxthoughtlessxxx

Wong Samantha For the song title Work From Home? So I guess everyone owes this woman a check since she apparently is the first artist to record a song with "Work" in the title.

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@ChloeScarlett12

She's like a supermodel who happens to sing and dance.
Ciara is so dope. I can't stop watching this track again and again. I am sure she will be #1 soon due to
πŸ’–a u t h e n t I c v i e w s πŸ’–

@daveycortez2944

She's like a supermodel who happens to sing and dance.

@palesamothibe7812

I was going to say that sam same thing

@refilwemokoka7838

Right
Scorpio lady😍β™₯️

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