Wörk
Drake; Rihanna Lyrics
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He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He see me do mi dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
So me put in work, work, work, work, work, work
When you ah gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn?
Me nuh care if him hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting
Dry, me ah desert him
Him ah go act like he nuh like it
You know I dealt with you the nicest
Nuh body touch me you nuh righteous
Nuh badda, text me in a crisis
I believed all of your dreams, adoration
You took my heart and my keys and my patience
You took my heart on my sleeve for decoration
You mistaken my love I brought for you for foundation
All that I wanted from you was to give me
Something that I never had
Something that you've never seen
Something that you've never been, mm
But I wake up and act like nothing's wrong
Just get ready fi work, work, work, work, work, work
He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He see me do mi dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
So me put in work, work, work, work, work, work
Na, na, na, na, na, na
When you ah gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn, learn?
Before the tables turn, turn, turn, turn, turn, turn
Beg you something, please
Baby don't you leave
Don't leave me stuck here in the streets, uh huh
If I get another chance to
I will never, no never neglect you
I mean who am I to hold your past against you?
I just hope that it gets to you
I hope that you see this through
I hope that you see this true
What can I say?
Please recognize I'm tryin', babe
I haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He see me do mi dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
So me put in work, work, work, work, work, work
When you ah gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Me nuh care if him hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting
Yeah, okay
You need to get done, done, done, done at work, come over
We just need to slow the motion
Don't give that away to no one
Long distance, I need you
When I see potential I just gotta see it through
If you had a twin, I would still choose you
I don't wanna rush into it, if it's too soon
But I know you need to get done, done, done, done
If you come over
Sorry if I'm way less friendly
I got niggas tryna end me, oh, yeah
I spilled all my emotions tonight, I'm sorry
Rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin'
How many more shots until you're rollin'?
We just need a face to face
You could pick the time and the place
You spent some time away
Now you need to forward
And give me all the work, work, work, work, work, work
He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He see me do mi dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
So me put in work, work, work, work, work, work
When you ah gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Me nuh care if him hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting
Mm
Mm
Work, work, work, work, work, work
Mm
The song "Work" by Rihanna featuring Drake is a song about a woman who is dedicated to her work but is also dealing with a past relationship that didn't work out. In the first verse, Rihanna sings about her commitment to work and putting in the necessary effort to achieve her goals. She also talks about her past relationship and how her ex-boyfriend didn't appreciate her hard work. Despite this hurt, Rihanna shows she is moving forward and doesn't care if her ex-boyfriend is hurting. In the second verse, Rihanna pleads with her current love interest not to leave her and to recognize that she is trying to make things work. She also expresses regret for not being more friendly due to the stress she is under.
The song is known for its catchy chorus which repeats the word "work" seven times in a row. The song has several dancehall and Caribbean influences which showcase Rihanna's musical background. The song was a critical and commercial success, reaching number one on the charts in several countries and becoming one of Rihanna's biggest hits. The music video features Rihanna and Drake dancing together and was lauded for its representation of Caribbean culture. Additionally, "Work" won the award for Best Collaboration at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.
Line by Line Meaning
Work, work, work, work, work, work
Repetition of the word 'work' emphasizes the hard work and effort required in a relationship.
He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
Partner emphasizes the need for the singer to work hard in the relationship.
He see me do mi dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
Partner has witnessed the singer's flaws and mistakes.
So me put in work, work, work, work, work, work
Narrator puts in the necessary effort to improve the relationship.
When you ah gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn?
Partner is questioning when the artist will understand the importance of hard work in the relationship.
Me nuh care if him hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting
Narrator is willing to endure hardship in the relationship if it means improving it.
Dry, me ah desert him
Narrator has turned cold towards partner due to their lack of effort in the relationship.
No time to have you lurking
Narrator does not want their partner to stalk or spy on them.
Him ah go act like he nuh like it
Partner pretends not to care about the artist's feelings.
You know I dealt with you the nicest
Narrator has always treated their partner with kindness and respect.
Nuh body touch me you nuh righteous
Narrator does not want anyone who is not morally upright to touch them.
Nuh badda, text me in a crisis
Narrator does not want their partner to contact them during a difficult situation.
I believed all of your dreams, adoration
Narrator supported partner's dreams and loved them deeply.
You took my heart and my keys and my patience
Partner took advantage of narrator's love, trust, and patience.
You took my heart on my sleeve for decoration
Partner used the singer's love as a mere accessory.
You mistaken my love I brought for you for foundation
Partner misunderstood the depth and importance of the artist's love for them.
All that I wanted from you was to give me
Narrator only wanted love and effort from their partner.
Something that I never had
Narrator desires a love that they have never experienced before.
Something that you've never seen
Narrator wants their partner to show them a love that they have never witnessed before.
Something that you've never been, mmh
Narrator wants their partner to become a better person and lover.
But I wake up and act like nothing's wrong
Narrator hides their true feelings and emotions in order to keep the relationship going.
Na, na, na, na, na, na
Repetition of these syllables creates a catchy chorus.
Before the tables turn, turn, turn, turn, turn, turn
Partner must realize the consequences of their lack of effort before it is too late.
Beg you something, please
Narrator is begging their partner for something.
Baby don't you leave
Narrator does not want their partner to leave them.
Don't leave me stuck here in the streets, uh huh
Narrator does not want to be left alone and vulnerable.
If I get another chance to
Narrator hopes that their partner gives them another chance.
I will never, no never neglect you
Narrator promises to never ignore or mistreat their partner again.
I mean who am I to hold your past against you?
Narrator forgives their partner for their past mistakes and faults.
I just hope that it gets to you
Narrator wants their partner to hear their message.
I hope that you see this through
Narrator hopes their partner takes their message to heart and makes changes.
What can I say?
Narrator is at a loss for words.
Please recognize I'm tryin', babe
Narrator wants their partner to acknowledge their efforts to improve the relationship.
Yeah, okay
Narrator is agreeing with their partner.
You need to get done, done, done, done at work, come over
Partner needs to finish their work and then come over to spend time with the singer.
We just need to slow the motion
Narrator wants to take their time and not rush in the relationship.
Don't give that away to no one
Narrator wants their partner to keep their love and affection exclusive to them.
Long distance, I need you
Narrator desires their partner's love and affection even though they are physically apart.
When I see potential I just gotta see it through
Narrator recognizes their partner's potential and wants to see the relationship succeed.
If you had a twin, I would still choose you
Narrator loves their partner so much that they would choose them even if they had a twin.
I don't wanna rush into it, if it's too soon
Narrator wants to take their time and not rush into the relationship if it's not the right time.
But I know you need to get done, done, done, done
Partner has work to do, but narrator still wants them to make time for the relationship.
Sorry if I'm way less friendly
Narrator apologizes if they seem cold or distant, but they are struggling with their emotions.
I got niggas tryna end me, oh, yeah
Narrator is dealing with people who are trying to harm or sabotage them.
I spilled all my emotions tonight, I'm sorry
Narrator has finally opened up and shared their true feelings and is apologizing for it.
Rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin'
Repetition of these syllables creates a catchy chorus.
How many more shots until you're rollin'?
Narrator is asking their partner how many drinks it will take for them to let their guard down.
We just need a face to face
Narrator wants to communicate with their partner in person.
You could pick the time and the place
Narrator is giving the power to their partner to choose when and where they will meet.
You spent some time away
Partner has been away from the singer for a period of time.
Now you need to forward
Narrator is urging their partner to move forward and make progress in the relationship.
Mmmh
Indicates a moment of contemplation or thought.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, MONTE MOIR MUSIC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jahron Brathwaite, Matthew Samuels, Aubrey Graham, Allen Ritter, Robyn Fenty, Marco Moir, Rupert Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@francesfelix9213
Work, work, work, work, work, work
He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He see me do mi dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
So me put in work, work, work, work, work, work
When you ah gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn?
Me nuh care if him hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting
Dry, me ah desert him
No time to have you lurking
Him ah go act like he nuh like it
You know I dealt with you the nicest
Nuh body touch me you nuh righteous
Nuh badda, text me in a crisis
I believed all of your dreams, adoration
You took my heart and my keys and my patience
You took my heart on my sleeve for decoration
You mistaken my love I brought for you for foundation
All that I wanted from you was to give me
Something that I never had
Something that you've never seen
Something that you've never been, mmh
But I wake up and act like nothing's wrong
Just get ready fi work, work, work, work, work, work
He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He see me do mi dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
So me put in work, work, work, work, work, work
Na, na, na, na, na, na
When you ah gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn, learn?
Before the tables turn, turn, turn, turn, turn, turn
Beg you something, please
Baby don't you leave
Don't leave me stuck here in the streets, uh huh
If I get another chance to
I will never, no never neglect you
I mean who am I to hold your past against you?
I just hope that it gets to you
I hope that you see this through
I hope that you see this true
What can I say?
Please recognize I'm tryin', babe
I haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He see me do mi dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
So me put in work, work, work, work, work, work
When you ah gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Me nuh care if him hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting
Yeah, okay
You need to get done, done, done, done at work, come over
We just need to slow the motion
Don't give that away to no one
Long distance, I need you
When I see potential I just gotta see it through
If you had a twin, I would still choose you
I don't wanna rush into it, if it's too soon
But I know you need to get done, done, done, done
If you come over
Sorry if I'm way less friendly
I got niggas tryna end me, oh, yeah
I spilled all my emotions tonight, I'm sorry
Rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin', rollin'
How many more shots until you're rollin'?
We just need a face to face
You could pick the time and the place
You spent some time away
Now you need to forward
And give me all the work, work, work, work, work, work
He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work
He see me do mi dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
So me put in work, work, work, work, work, work
When you ah gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Me nuh care if him hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting
Mmmh
Mmmh
Work, work, work, work, work, work
Mmmh
@marwingillett1452
The fact that this is 8 years old is so wild.
I hate how fast time flies 😭
@Kucing-ustadZ-epep
Same
@Andrefane32
Same
@graciatumba1994
Me too 🥺
@KiaraBaros
😢😢😢
@captaing6481
frr
@lmPeely
Its April 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song🧑
@oceanebleunuit
Meeeeee !!!
@zinebamadah6097
bro the song is still fire🔥
@trillian8844
me😂