Work
Rihanna (ft. Drake) Lyrics
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Doodles that I'll forget the next day, but they mean so much to me
I've been wanting to call you to tell you, but I know that you won't pick up
There's so much we could talk about, yet there's really not much
And it's so sad
How we've fallen away from each other
It's so sad
How I almost considered you a brother
That the carpets are stained with spilled drinks
It's so sad
That the tv won't work anymore
I've been wanting to call you to tell you that I'm not okay
Not that it's your fault, I know
I just wanted to say hello
In Rihanna (feat Drake)'s song Work, the lyrics in this particular verse showcase the sadness and longing that one can feel when they have lost touch with someone they were once close to. The opening line sets the scene for the listener, as it is revealed that the singer has been doodling in their notebook, writing down their fleeting thoughts and feelings. Despite the fact that these doodles will likely be forgotten, they still hold significance for the singer.
The second and third lines reveal that the singer has been wanting to reach out to the person they have lost touch with, but they know that they won't answer the call. Additionally, the lyrics reveal that there is so much that the two of them could talk about, yet there is not much to say at the same time.
The final lines of the verse drive home the overall feeling of sadness and deterioration, as the singer laments the stained carpets and broken TV, which serve as physical reminders of their lost connection. The singer also reveals that they wanted to call the person they have lost touch with, not to place blame or point fingers, but simply to say hello and acknowledge the distance between them. This melancholy longing is a prevalent theme throughout the song, as the lyrics are filled with similar reflections on strained relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been drawing in my notebook, writing little thoughts and things
I've been expressing myself and writing down my innermost thoughts and feelings.
Doodles that I'll forget the next day, but they mean so much to me
Even if my drawings may seem meaningless or trivial, they have personal significance and value to me.
I've been wanting to call you to tell you, but I know that you won't pick up
I have attempted to reach out to you, but I am aware that you are unavailable or not interested in speaking with me.
There's so much we could talk about, yet there's really not much
Even though we have a lot of topics to discuss, it seems like we lack meaningful conversation or connection.
And it's so sad
It's a melancholic or mournful feeling that I am experiencing.
How we've fallen away from each other
We have grown apart and lost touch over time.
How I almost considered you a brother
In the past, I had a close, familial relationship with you that has since diminished.
That the carpets are stained with spilled drinks
The environment we used to share is now marked by stains and mess, perhaps indicative of carelessness or apathy.
That the tv won't work anymore
The tangible objects we used to enjoy together no longer function properly, perhaps reflecting a decline in our relationship.
I've been wanting to call you to tell you that I'm not okay
I am struggling emotionally and I have sought to confide in you about my struggles.
Not that it's your fault, I know
I understand that your actions are not the source of my distress, but I still feel a need to reach out for support.
I just wanted to say hello
Even if we have lost touch and grown apart, I still desire to maintain some level of connection with you by simply reaching out and saying 'hello.'
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Caleb Drake
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😂