Play Hard
David Guetta; Ne-Yo; Akon Lyrics


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Come on, baby, and drop it (okay)
Scrub that floor and just mop it (okay)
Show these gangsters how you pop lock it (okay)
Don't care what you got in your pocket (okay)
I peep the way that you rockin'
With that thang-thang, girl stop it
Wanna 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)

Hey, said a hustler's work is never through
We makin' it 'cause we makin' moves
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, ayy

Yes, I'm fresh to death, lookin' plush (okay)
Ladies can't get enough (okay)
Got my fitness, looking buff (okay)
And all my people with me, I trust (okay)
Holdin' down for my city
If they askin' you, I'm not guilty
Only thing that I'm guilty of is making you rock with me, 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)

Hey, said a hustler's work is never through
We makin' it 'cause we makin' moves
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, ayy

Hey, said a hustler's work is never through
We makin' it 'cause we makin' moves
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, ayy

(Work hard, play hard)
(Work hard, play hard)




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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of David Guetta's song "Play Hard" are about having a good time and enjoying life, especially after working hard. In the opening lines, he encourages the listener to let loose and have fun by dropping it, scrubbing the floor, and showing off their dance moves. He also mentions not caring about the amount of money someone has in their pocket and admires the way they rock their body.


The chorus repeats the phrase "work hard, play hard" to emphasize the importance of balancing work and leisure. Guetta highlights the idea of hard work as a means to an end - partying and enjoying life. He recognizes that hustling is never done, but it's crucial to keep making moves to get ahead. Guetta wants the listener to know that partying and having fun is also a skill set that they should hone.


Throughout the song, Guetta talks about feeling like a superstar while spending a lot of money at the bar. He acknowledges that he might have broken the law by the way he's spending, but it's his turn to grab it, and he encourages others to do the same.


Overall, "Play Hard" is about enjoying life and celebrating successes while recognizing the importance of hard work. Guetta wants to remind his listeners that working hard and playing hard can be mutually beneficial, and it’s possible to enjoy the rewards of hard work while having a good time.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on, baby, and drop it (okay)
Encouraging the listener to dance and drop their moves


Scrub that floor and just mop it (okay)
Requesting the listener to dance and move as smoothly as possible


Show these gangsters how you pop lock it (okay)
Encouraging the listener to show off their dance skills to everyone and not be intimidated by others


Don't care what you got in your pocket (okay)
Emphasizing that wealth and status do not matter on the dance floor


I peep the way that you rockin'
Acknowledging the listener's unique style and dance moves


With that thang-thang, girl stop it
Complimenting the female listener's assets and dance moves


Wanna just bang-bang and pop it
Expressing the desire to dance and have fun with the listener


While the club is crowded, just watch you work it out
Enjoying the experience of watching the listener dance and move in the club


Got a gang of cash and it's goin' all on the bar (now work it out)
Spending a lot of money in the club, and encouraging the listener to enjoy themselves and dance


And it's going fast 'cause I feel like a superstar (now work it out)
Feeling confident and powerful, and encouraging the listener to feel the same


And you may not have it, I might just broke the law (now work it out)
Acknowledging that some people might not have as much money, and encouraging the listener to have fun regardless


It's your turn to grab it, now make this whole thing yours (now work it out)
Encouraging the listener to seize the moment and have the time of their life in the club


Hey, said a hustler's work is never through
Stating that hard work is essential to success, both on and off the dance floor


We makin' it 'cause we makin' moves
Explaining that success is achieved through hard work and consistent effort


The only thing we know how to do
Highlighting the importance of hard work and its role in achieving one's goals


Said it's the only thing we know how to do
Reiterating that hard work and dedication are the keys to success


Work hard, play hard
Emphasizing the importance of finding a balance between work and play


Keep partyin' like it's your job
Encouraging the listener to have fun and enjoy themselves as if it were their job


Yes, I'm fresh to death, lookin' plush (okay)
Expressing confidence and style while dancing


Ladies can't get enough (okay)
Acknowledging that females are attracted to the performer's style and movements


Got my fitness, looking buff (okay)
Taking pride in one's physical appearance and fitness


And all my people with me, I trust (okay)
Being surrounded by trustworthy friends and supporters


Holdin' down for my city
Representing and showing love for one's hometown and community


If they askin' you, I'm not guilty
Claiming innocence when questioned about one's actions or lifestyle


Only thing that I'm guilty of is making you rock with me, work it out
Being proud of and taking ownership of the ability to make people dance and enjoy themselves


(Work hard, play hard)
Repeating the refrain to emphasize its importance


(We work hard, play hard)
Repeating the refrain to emphasize its importance


(Keep partyin' like it's your job, ayy)
Repeating the refrain to encourage the listener to have fun and enjoy themselves




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eelke A. Kalberg, Sebastiaan Molijn, Shaffer Smith, Aliaune Thiam, David Guetta, Frederic Jean Riesterer, Giorgio H. Tuinfort

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