Play Hard
David Guetta feat. Ne-Yo & Akon Lyrics


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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)

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

Some pressure that we can push
Ladies can't get enough
Got my fitness, I'm looking buff
And all my people with me, I trust
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 us 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

Hey, said us 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

Overall Meaning

The song "Play Hard" by David Guetta featuring Akon and Ne-Yo is a dance-pop anthem that encourages living life to the fullest. The lyrics are about the fast-paced lifestyle of a hustler and how hard work and partying go hand in hand. The song is an ode to the work hard, play hard mentality that is often associated with success, glamour, and wealth.


The opening lines "Hey, said a hustler’s work is never through, we making 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," sets the tone for what the song is all about. In essence, the lyrics suggest that being a hustler is a lifestyle, and hard work and partying are necessary components of that lifestyle. The lyrics are all about going all out and making the most out of life. The chorus repeats the phrase "work hard, play hard" four times, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the balance between the two.


The second verse, "Some pressure that we can push, ladies can't get enough, got my fitness, I'm looking buff, and all my people with me, I trust, holdin' down for my city, if they askin' you, I'm not guilty, the only thing that I'm guilty of is making you rock with me," celebrates the party lifestyle and the status that comes with it. The hustler has attained a level of success that is enviable, and the people around him trust and respect him. The lyrics suggest that the hustler is not guilty of any wrongdoing except making the people around him have a good time.


Overall, "Play Hard" is an upbeat and catchy song that encourages listeners to embrace the work hard, play hard mentality. It celebrates the fast-paced lifestyle of a hustler and suggests that partying and hard work are not mutually exclusive.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, said a hustler’s work is never through
Being a hustler is a never-ending job


We makin’ it ‘cause we make it move
We're succeeding because we're constantly working hard


The only thing we know how to do
Working hard and playing hard is all we know


Said it’s the only thing we know how to do
We're constantly balancing work and play


Work hard, play hard
Working hard and playing hard are equally important


Keep partyin’ like it’s your job
Party like there's no tomorrow


Come on baby and drop it
Dance and show off your moves


Scrub that floor and just mop it
Clean the dance floor and make it gleam


Show these gangsters how you pop lock it
Impress everyone with your dance skills


Don’t care what you got in your pocket
Your financial status doesn't matter on the dance floor


I peep the way that you rockin’
I see you dancing and you're killing it


Flip that thang thang don’t stop it
Keep dancing and don't let it stop


Wanna I just bang bang and pop it
I want to dance hard and fast


While the club crowded just watch you (work it out)
Everyone's watching you dance and you're killing it


Got a gang of cash and it’s goin' all on the bar (now work it out)
Spending a lot of money on drinks


And it’s going fast 'cause I feel like a superstar (now work it out)
Spending money like a superstar because it feels good


And you may not have it, I might just broke the law (now work it out)
I may be breaking the law by spending so much money


It’s your turn to grab it, now make this whole thing yours (now work it out)
Now it's your turn to enjoy and make the most of it


Some pressure that we can push
We can handle the pressure


Ladies can't get enough
Women love to be around us


Got my fitness, I'm looking buff
I'm in great shape and looking good


And all my people with me, I trust
I trust the people I'm with


Holdin' down for my city
Representing and supporting my city


If they askin' you, I'm not guilty
If anyone asks, deny any wrongdoing


Only thing that I'm guilty of is making you rock with me (work it out)
I'm only guilty of making you dance and have fun with me




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: PIERRE DAVID GUETTA, FREDERIC RIESTERER, EELKE KALBERG, S MOULIN, SMITH SHAFFER, ALIAUNE THIAM, GIORGIO TUINFORT

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