Workin' For The Lovin'
I-Ten Lyrics

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Baby, I punch the clock
I work all day
It's just too much for too little a pay
And when I come home, I wanna see you smile

Make me forget my worries
Ooh, at least for a little while

'Cause I've been work, work
I've been workin' for a lovin'
Work, work
Yeah, workin' for a lovin'
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, I know I ain't no angel, baby
Take me to heaven

This job is making me old before my time
It's dark and cold out in the morning at five
And when I come home, I'm feelin' half-alive

Oh, so wrap me up in your arms, girl
Ooh, and make me feel revived

'Cause I've been work, work
I've been workin' for a lovin'
Work, work
Yeah, workin' for a lovin'
Oh oh oh oh oh
Yeah, I know I ain't no angel, baby
Take me to heaven

Show me appreciation
Show me you understand
For just a little kindness
Baby, you got me
Baby, you got me
Eating right out of your ha-ha-hand

Work, work
(Work)

Work, work
I've been workin' for a lovin'
Work, work
Yeah, workin' for a lovin'
Oh oh oh oh oh
Yeah, I know I ain't no angel, baby
Take me to heaven

Work, work
I've been workin' for a lovin'
Ooh, baby
Work, work
I've been workin' for a lovin'
Oh oh oh oh oh
Ooh, I know I ain't no angel, baby
Take me to heaven

Work, work
I've been workin' for a lovin'
Work, work
Been workin' for a lovin'
Oh oh oh oh oh
I know I ain't no angel, baby
Take me to heaven

Work, work
Work, work
Oh oh oh oh oh

I know I ain't no angel, baby
Take me to heaven

Overall Meaning

The song "Workin' for a Lovin'" by I-Ten is about a man who works hard all day for very little pay, and wants to come home to see his loved one smile. He wants to forget about the stress and pressure of his job, at least for a little while. This job is making him old before his time, and he wants his partner to appreciate and understand him. The lyrics talk about how he has been working hard for a long time to earn her love and wants her to show him affection and kindness.

The first verse is about how the man works all day for a small wage, and it's taking a toll on him. He is exhausted and wants to come home to see his loved one smile to help make him feel better. The second verse talks about how the job is physically and mentally wearing him down. He wants to be held and comforted by his partner to feel more alive. The chorus repeats the phrase "workin' for a lovin'" to emphasize how much effort he is putting into their relationship.

The third verse is about how the man wants his partner to appreciate and understand his struggles. He wants a little kindness and recognition for his hard work, and asks his partner to show him love in return. The bridge mentions that his partner can have him “eating right out of your ha-ha-hand” with just a little bit of kindness. The song ends with the chorus, repeating the same phrase, "Take me to heaven", as the man just wants a break from his job and to feel loved.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I punch the clock
I work a regular job for a living

I work all day
I spend most of my day working

It's just too much for too little a pay
My job is tiring and the salary is not worth it

And when I come home, I wanna see you smile
I look forward to seeing your smile and forgetting about work

Make me forget my worries
Help me stop thinking about my problems

Ooh, at least for a little while
Even if it's just for a short time

'Cause I've been work, work
I have been working tirelessly

I've been workin' for a lovin'
I have been working hard to show my love

Work, work
I have been working a lot

Yeah, workin' for a lovin'
Trying to earn your love

Oh oh oh oh oh
Vocals