Work
Meek Mill Feat. Rick Ross Lyrics


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Riding with the steel
Puffing on the purp
Overtime on you niggas
Going to work
I'm going to work, I'm going to work
Overtime on you niggas, 'cause going to work
I'm gonna get it any means necessary
'Cause you know I'm 'bout my paper like a secretary
I'm going to work, I'm going to work
I'm going to work, I'm going to work

Gotta go to court tomorrow, DA on my dick
So I'mma wear my Audemar, just to make her sick
I might go yellow Presi on her
Just to make her pissed
Then go home and break a brick and break it down to bacon bits
I'm going to work I'm going to work
The phone's popping, like we on the first
We up on Neiman's, we going berserk
A nigga cross me, he going to church
Ridin' through the hood, back of the 'Bach
Started in the front, now they in back of the 'Bach
No love for the haters, no rap for the rats
Velcro shorty, we strapped and they strapped, work
Half you niggas telling so we never sell'em work
They don't wanna come and get it so we mail 'em work
Put my money in it so you know it better work
And my shooters with me so you know they put in work

Riding with the steel
Puffing on the purp
Overtime on you niggas
Going to work
I'm going to work, I'm going to work
Overtime on you niggas, 'cause going to work
I'm gonna get it any means necessary
'Cause you know I'm 'bout my paper like a secretary
I'm going to work, I'm going to work
I'm going to work, I'm going to work

I might go buy a boat tomorrow
Just to take a trip
Big belly rude boy
Bad Jamaican bitch
I head straight to Colombia
I'm talking Bogota
Ship 'em up to Philly, Milly living like he Gorbachev
Not the Reagen Era but a nigga making cheddar
Rayful Edmond in the mirror and I'm never telling
The game sweet soda, seats watermelon
Clip full of sunflower seeds in my Mac-11
And I steal a mothafucka's like a student felon
Bookbags full of blocks and them bitches selling
I'm going to work, I'm going to work
I'm going to work, I'm going to work

Riding with the steel
Puffing on the purp
Overtime on you niggas
Going to work
I'm going to work, I'm going to work
Overtime on you niggas, 'cause going to work
I'm gonna get it any means necessary
'Cause you know I'm 'bout my paper like a secretary
I'm going to work, I'm going to work
I'm going to work, I'm going to work

Got some youngins that will murder for a new bike
Have you looking like you're fresh up out a food fight
Spaghetti on your head, shirt ketchup red
Shooting banana clips, we ain't never scared
Niggas say they looking for me, they ain't ever there
I'm like a Metro Phone Store 'cause I'm everywhere
I'm gon' get it any means necessary
'Cause you know I'm bout my paper like a secretary
Gave my nigga fifty years, forever buried
He said he gone make it home like he never worried
Free the homie Rick, and free my homie Brick
Doing hard time, love of the 36
Tried to get her number, shawty she ain't know me then
Wanna fuck me now, I'm like you dirty bitch!
Rookie of the year 'cause I murder shit, murder!
And I'm way back, 'cause it's Maybach

Riding with the steel
Puffing on the purp
Overtime on you niggas
Going to work
I'm going to work, I'm going to work
Overtime on you niggas, 'cause going to work
I'm gonna get it any means necessary
'Cause you know I'm bout my paper like a secretary




I'm going to work, I'm going to work
I'm going to work, I'm going to work (work!)

Overall Meaning

In the song "Work" by Meek Mill, the artist is telling the story of his hustle and dedication to his work, which is making money by any means necessary. He starts with the lines "Riding with the steel, puffing on the purp / Overtime on you n*****s, going to work", which talks about how he's always on the move, making money and staying protected. He continues by boasting about his work ethic, and his willingness to do whatever it takes to get money - "I'm going to get it any means necessary / 'Cause you know I'm 'bout my paper like a secretary".


The second verse is about Meek Mill's legal troubles, and how he's not scared of showing off his wealth in court to intimidate the district attorney - "So I'mma wear my Audemar, just to make her sick / I might go yellow Presi on her / Just to make her pissed". He also talks about his plans to expand his business to Colombia, to bring back more drugs to sell in Philadelphia. Finally, he brags about how he and his crew are always on top of their game, with guns, drugs, and a ruthless attitude - "Got some youngins that will murder for a new bike / Have you looking like you're fresh up out a food fight".


Overall, "Work" is a typical street rap song, with the artist bragging about his wealth, women, and drug-dealing business. However, it also highlights the struggles and dangers involved in this lifestyle, such as legal troubles, rival gangs, and violence. This song demonstrates Meek Mill's unique voice and flow, as well as his ability to create vivid images through his lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Riding with the steel
Carrying a gun for protection


Puffing on the purp
Smoking marijuana


Overtime on you niggas
Working harder than others


Going to work
Putting in effort to achieve goals


I'm gonna get it any means necessary
Doing whatever it takes to succeed


'Cause you know I'm 'bout my paper like a secretary
Focused on making money


Gotta go to court tomorrow, DA on my dick
Dealing with legal issues


So I'mma wear my Audemar, just to make her sick
Showing off wealth and status


I might go yellow Presi on her
Wearing a yellow Presidential Rolex


Then go home and break a brick and break it down to bacon bits
Dealing drugs to make money


The phone's popping, like we on the first
Getting a lot of phone calls and messages


We up on Neiman's, we going berserk
Shopping at a luxury store and going crazy


A nigga cross me, he going to church
If someone disrespects me, they will face consequences


Started in the front, now they in back of the 'Bach
Started with nothing, now have a luxury car


No love for the haters, no rap for the rats
Not giving attention to those who don't support me or are untrustworthy


Velcro shorty, we strapped and they strapped, work
Carrying guns for protection


Half you niggas telling so we never sell'em work
Avoiding those who might snitch to the police


They don't wanna come and get it so we mail 'em work
Selling drugs by mail to avoid getting caught


I might go buy a boat tomorrow
Buying something luxurious


Big belly rude boy
Referring to himself as a big, tough guy


Bad Jamaican bitch
Referring to a woman as attractive and Jamaican


Ship 'em up to Philly, Milly living like he Gorbachev
Shipping drugs to Philadelphia and making money like a Russian leader


Not the Reagen Era but a nigga making cheddar
Not living in the past, but still making money


Rayful Edmond in the mirror and I'm never telling
Referencing a notorious drug dealer and swearing to never become an informant


Clip full of sunflower seeds in my Mac-11
Having a Mac-11 gun loaded with bullets


And I steal a mothafucka's like a student felon
Being good at stealing things like a criminal


Bookbags full of blocks and them bitches selling
Carrying drugs in backpacks and selling them


Got some youngins that will murder for a new bike
Having people who are willing to commit murder for something as small as a bicycle


Spaghetti on your head, shirt ketchup red
Threatening violence that will result in bloodshed


Shooting banana clips, we ain't never scared
Being unafraid to use guns with large magazines


Niggas say they looking for me, they ain't ever there
People who claim to be looking for me are lying


I'm gon' get it any means necessary
Willing to do anything to get what I want


Gave my nigga fifty years, forever buried
A friend was sentenced to 50 years in prison


He said he gone make it home like he never worried
My friend is optimistic despite his sentence


Rookie of the year 'cause I murder shit, murder!
Being successful and dominant in his field


And I'm way back, 'cause it's Maybach
Driving a luxury Maybach car


Riding with the steel
Carrying a gun for protection


Puffing on the purp
Smoking marijuana


Overtime on you niggas
Working harder than others


Going to work
Putting in effort to achieve goals


I'm gonna get it any means necessary
Doing whatever it takes to succeed


'Cause you know I'm bout my paper like a secretary
Focused on making money




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: William Leonard Roberts, Robert Williams

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Comments from YouTube:

haterskeephatin101

The energy on this is insane. This era meek and rick goes super hard.

Maruf Miah

When I go to work everyday I put this on....get's me in the mood and keeps me motivated!

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U r certainly right man.

Boom Sensei

The 808 rolls on this beat are legendary really the blueprint for today’s trap music

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Ommobilien Mogul

Lex Luger had the hardest trap beats ever, with jahlil beats

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@Brook Lin  And Sonny Digital

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