Work This Body
Walk the Moon Lyrics

It was a strange place and a tender age, I was just a babe in school
The singer reflects on their youth and admits to feeling out of place and insecure in school.

Saw them roll their eyes at me every time that I thought that I was cool
The singer recalls being laughed at and rejected by their peers whenever they tried to act 'cool'.

Well, uh, God knows I was no chosen one that just wasn't my prime
Despite their insecurities, the singer acknowledges that they were not 'chosen' to be popular or well-liked in their formative years.

Yeah it's just a matter of time, honey, it's just a matter of time
The singer accepts that achieving success and recognition may take time, but it will eventually come with perseverance and hard work.

And I will work this body, I will burn this flame
The singer expresses their determination and commitment to working hard in order to achieve their goals and dreams.

Oh, in the dead of night, and in the pouring rain
The singer emphasizes how dedicated they are to their pursuit of success by noting that they will work tirelessly regardless of the time or weather conditions.

Yeah, I'm a workaholic and I swear, I swear
The singer admits to being a workaholic and promises to continue working hard with every fiber of their being.

Yeah, one day I will beat you fair and square
The singer is competitive and confident that one day they will surpass those who doubted them and achieve their goals without cutting corners.

Show me what you got (yeah)
The singer challenges others to demonstrate their abilities and match their level of hard work and dedication.

Work this body on the floor (yeah)
The singer encourages others to put in the effort and work physically hard in pursuit of their goals.

Who do you think you are? (yeah)
The singer challenges those who doubt their abilities to question who they are to question themselves and their own potential for success.

C'mon, meet me on the court
The singer invites others to join them in competing and working hard to achieve their goals.

Que ferais-tu? Putain, je ne sais pas!
This is a French phrase that roughly translates to 'What would you do? I don't fucking know!' It indicates that the singer is unsure of what actions they will take but knows they will persevere and work hard in pursuit of their goals.

It ain't no matter of 'if', honey, it's just a matter of 'when'
The singer asserts that success is not a matter of 'if' it will happen, but rather 'when' it will happen with sustained hard work and determination.

Ah, some Sunday when it's my face in the newspaper again
The singer envisions that someday they will be recognized and celebrated for their hard work and success.

All the rag magazines, black limousines, they'll be getting in line
The singer suggests that as they achieve success, the media and others will take notice and they will receive attention and accolades.

Yeah, and one day I will beat you fair and square
The singer reiterates their competitive and determined attitude and their resolve to one day surpass those who doubted them in a fair and honorable way.