Work Hard
Depeche Modes Lyrics
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If you want anything at all
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
If you want anything at all
Nothing comes easy
And that's a fact
Nothing comes easy
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
If you want anything at all
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
If you want anything at all
Nothing comes easy
It never will
Nothing comes easy
But a broken will
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
If you want anything at all
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
If you want anything at all
You got to work hard
You got to work hard
You got to work hard
So work hard!
You got to work hard
You got to work hard
You got to work hard
So work hard!
You got to work hard
You got to work hard
You got to work hard
So work hard!
The lyrics to Depeche Mode's song "Work Hard" convey a clear and direct message about the value of hard work. The repetition of the phrase "You got to work hard" emphasizes the importance of putting in effort and dedication in order to achieve anything worthwhile in life. The lyrics suggest that success doesn't come easy and that one must be willing to endure the struggle and strain of hard work in order to achieve their goals.
The second verse emphasizes the reality that "Nothing comes easy" and that the only thing that comes easy is a "broken back". This is a metaphor for the idea that the only way to achieve success is through hard work and that even though it may be difficult and painful, it's ultimately worth it in the end. The chorus is repeated multiple times, underscored by a driving beat and urging the listener to keep pushing and working hard towards their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
Putting in effort is essential
If you want anything at all
Success requires the commitment to work hard
Nothing comes easy
Success is seldom effortless
And that's a fact
It is the reality
But a broken back
Achieving success can be an arduous journey
It never will
Success will always require work and dedication
But a broken will
Giving up will always result in failure
You got to work hard, you got to work hard
Putting in effort is essential
You got to work hard
Putting in effort is essential
So work hard!
Make the effort and commit to success
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Martin Gore, Alan Wilder
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