Weller's eleventh studio album, Sonik Kicks, was released on 19 March 2012. The Green Songfacts reports that it was recorded in Wellerβs own Black Barn Studios in Ripley, Surrey, with co-producer Simon Dine and engineer Charles Rees.
Born John William Weller in Stanley Road, Woking, he was also a central figure in the Mod revival. As the leader of the Jam, Paul Weller fronted the most popular British band of the punk era, influencing legions of English rockers that ranged from his mod-revival contemporaries to the Smiths in the '80s and Oasis in the '90s. During the final days of the Jam, he developed a fascination with Motown and soul, which led him to form the sophisti-pop group the Style Council in 1983. As the Style Council's career progressed, Weller's interest in soul developed into an infatuation with jazz-pop and house music, which eventually led to gradual erosion of his audience β by 1990, he couldn't get a record contract in the UK, where he had previously been worshipped as a demi-god. As a solo artist, Weller returned to soul music as an inspiration, cutting it with the progressive, hippie tendencies of Traffic. Weller's solo records were more organic and rootsier than the Style Council, which helped him regain his popularity within Britain. By the mid-'90s, he had released three successful albums which were both critically-acclaimed and massively popular in England, where contemporary bands like Ocean Colour Scene were citing him as an influence. Just as importantly, many observers, while occasionally criticizing the trad-rock nature of his music, acknowledged that Weller was one of the few rock veterans that had managed to stay vital within the second decade of his career.
Work to Do
Paul Weller Lyrics
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I gotta make it for you, and I gotta make it for me
Sometimes it may seem girl I'm neglecting you
I'd love to spend more time
But I got so many things to do
Ooh, I got work to do, I got work baby
I got a job yeah I got work to do,
Oh I'm out here trying to make it, baby can't you see
It takes a lot of money to make, it let's talk truthfully
So keep your love light burning
And a little food hot in my plate
You might as well get used to me coming home a little late, oh
Ooh, I got work to do, I got work baby
I got a job, yeah I got work to do
I got work to do, everybody's got work to do
I'm taking care of business baby can't you see
I gotta make it for you,I gotta make it for me
Don't wanna make you feel I'm neglecting you
I'd love to spend more time, oh
But I got so many things to do
The song Work To Do by Paul Weller expresses the sentiment of a man who is working tirelessly to provide a better life for himself and his loved one(s). He acknowledges that sometimes he may appear to be neglecting his partner, but assures her that he is doing everything he can to make a brighter future for them. Paul Weller repeats the phrase 'I got work to do' throughout the song, as if to emphasize the importance of this work and the sacrifices he must make to achieve his goals.
The lyrics speak to the reality of the working-class struggle and provide an insight into the pressures that some individuals face. The song highlights the importance of hard work and dedication to achieve one's dreams, but also acknowledges the cost it can have on personal relationships.
Overall, Work To Do is a powerful anthem that inspires listeners to work hard and never give up on their aspirations, reminding them that everyone has work to do.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm taking care of business, baby can't you see
I'm doing what I need to do to provide for us and our future
I gotta make it for you, and I gotta make it for me
It's not just about me, I'm building a life for us both
Sometimes it may seem girl I'm neglecting you
I know I can't spend as much time with you as Iβd like to
I'd love to spend more time
I truly desire to be there for you more frequently
But I got so many things to do
There's a lot on my plate, it's not easy
Ooh, I got work to do, I got work baby
I'm busy, I have a purpose
I got a job yeah I got work to do,
My job is important to me, itβs how I make a living
Said I got work to do
I have responsibilities, itβs just a fact
Oh I'm out here trying to make it, baby can't you see
I'm trying hard to be successful for us
It takes a lot of money to make, it let's talk truthfully
Moneyβs necessary, letβs not pretend otherwise
So keep your love light burning
Please be patient, hang on
And a little food hot in my plate
Make sure there's always something to eat for me to come home to
You might as well get used to me coming home a little late, oh
I may not always be home right on time, try to understand please
I got work to do, everybody's got work to do
We all have responsibilities and things that take priority
Don't wanna make you feel I'm neglecting you
I donβt want you to think Iβm pushing you aside
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY
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Alan M
This MAN is brilliant!!
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Fantastic version π π
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