Work Hard
Wiz Khalifa Ft. Young Jeezy & Lil Wayne Lyrics

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Work hard, play hard, work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard, work hard, play hard
Work, work, work, work, work, work, work, work

Diamonds all on my ring nigga
Gold watches, gold chain nigga
Hundred thou' on champagne nigga
Yeah my money insane nigga

Yeah I'm making it rain nigga
But I was just on the plane nigga
Buying gear, flying here
Fuck what you heard, it's my time of year
If I'm in the club, I get a hundred stacks
I'm always rolling up so I get love for that
Them niggas stole my swag but I don't want it back
My nigga uh! I was on this, but now I'm onto that
You see it in my closet before it's on the rack
Was out there in Hawaii, now I'm goin' back
My nigga uh! I got so much money I should start a bank
So much paper right in front of me it's hard to think
Buy so many bottles it's gon' be hard to drink
But I'm still pourin' up and my family here and they rolling up so uh!

The bigger the bill, the harder you ball
Well I'm throwing mine, cause my money long
The quicker you here, the faster you go
That's why where I come from the only thing we know is

The bigger the bill, the harder you ball
Well I'm throwing mine, cause my money long
The quicker you here, the faster you go
That's why where I come from the only thing we know is

Work hard, play hard, work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard, work hard, play hard
Work, work, work, work, work, work, work, work

Hop your pretty ass up in this fucking car
Bitch I'm out this world, girl you know I'm a star
Used to buying rounds but now we buy the bar
Last year they had to ask now they know who we are
Boss shit, walk in the building, I own shit
You can tell by who I'm on the phone with
Yeah nigga talking about grown shit
Niggas too busy jacking my swag
Need to fuck around, get your own shit
Get your own cars, get your own clothes
Get your own smoke, get your own bitch
You ain't reppin' my gang, get your own clique

The bigger the bill, the harder you ball
Well I'm throwing mine, cause my money long
The quicker you here, the faster you go
That's why where I come from the only thing we know is

The bigger the bill, the harder you ball
Well I'm throwing mine, cause my money long
The quicker you here, the faster you go
That's why where I come from the only thing we know is

Go hard
Make sure you do whatever is that you gotta do, that's your job
And niggas gon' hate but that's no prob'
So hey fuck 'em don't need nothing from 'em
Some niggas talking but the shit they claiming don't mean nothing
It's straight from Cali, that's what's in my joint that's what I'm puffin', OG
And been one since I was young enough to know that everybody was gonna know me
Most niggas don't see

The bigger the bill, the harder you ball
Well I'm throwing mine, cause my money long
The quicker you here, the faster you go
That's why where I come from the only thing we know is

The bigger the bill, the harder you ball
Well I'm throwing mine, cause my money long
The quicker you here, the faster you go
That's why where I come from the only thing we know is

Work hard, play hard, work hard, play hard
Work hard, play hard, work hard, play hard

Overall Meaning

The song "Work Hard Play Hard" by Wiz Khalifa (Jstjr Trap Remix) is all about the importance of balancing work and pleasure. The lyrics rhyme "work hard, play hard" repeatedly, emphasizing how these two aspects should exist together in a healthy lifestyle. The first verse describes Wiz Khalifa's lavish lifestyle, with diamonds on his ring, gold watches and chains, and spending large amounts of money on champagne. He also talks about how he is always traveling for work, but he's also having fun while doing it. The chorus repeats the titular phrase, emphasizing the idea that life is about working hard and enjoying the rewards too.

The second verse addresses haters who try to steal Wiz Khalifa's style, telling them to "get your own shit." He talks about the importance of individuality and owning your own success. The bridge of the song encourages listeners to "go hard" and do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means facing criticism from others.

Overall, the song is a celebration of achieving success through hard work and enjoying the rewards that come with it. It encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and not let others drag them down.

Line by Line Meaning

Work hard, play hard, work hard, play hard
Keep working hard and playing harder, it's the only way to succeed.

Diamonds all on my ring nigga
I have a lot of wealth and success.

Gold watches, gold chain nigga
I have a lot of expensive possessions.

Hundred thou' on champagne nigga
I spend a lot of money on luxury items and experiences.

Yeah my money insane nigga
I have an excessive amount of money.

Yeah I'm making it rain nigga
I'm spending my money frivolously.

But I was just on the plane nigga
I've been traveling a lot recently.

Buying gear, flying here
I spend a lot of money on clothing and traveling.

Fuck what you heard, it’s my time of year
I'm in my prime and nothing can stop me.

If I'm in the club, I get a hundred stacks
I spend a lot of money on partying and having a good time.

I'm always rolling up so I get love for that
I often smoke marijuana and people appreciate it.

Them niggas stole my swag but I don't want it back
People copied my style, but I don't care.

My nigga uh! I was on this, but now I'm onto that
I used to do one thing, but now I've moved on to something else.

You see it in my closet before it's on the rack
I buy a lot of clothes before they're even released.

Was out there in Hawaii, now I'm goin' back
I've traveled to Hawaii before and now I'm going back.

My nigga uh! I got so much money I should start a bank
I have an enormous amount of money.

So much paper right in front of me it's hard to think
I have so much cash that it's overwhelming.

Buy so many bottles it's gon' be hard to drink
I buy a lot of alcohol.

But I'm still pourin' up and my family here and they rolling up so uh!
I'm still drinking and smoking marijuana with my family.

The bigger the bill, the harder you ball
The more money you have, the more you can enjoy yourself.

Well I'm throwing mine, cause my money long
I can afford to spend a lot of money.

The quicker you here, the faster you go
Success is fleeting, so make the most of it.

That's why where I come from the only thing we know is
In my community, success and enjoyment go hand in hand.

Hop your pretty ass up in this fucking car
Get in my car, let's go.

Bitch I'm out this world, girl you know I'm a star
I'm famous and successful.

Used to buying rounds but now we buy the bar
I used to buy drinks for everyone, but now I can afford to buy the entire bar.

Last year they had to ask now they know who we are
People used to be unfamiliar with me, but now they know my name.

Boss shit, walk in the building, I own shit
I'm in charge and own a lot of things.

You can tell by who I'm on the phone with
The people I talk to on the phone are evidence of my success.

Yeah nigga talking about grown shit
I'm discussing mature business matters.

Niggas too busy jacking my swag
People are copying my style.

Need to fuck around, get your own shit
Stop copying me and find your own style.

Get your own cars, get your own clothes
Buy your own things.

Get your own smoke, get your own bitch
Stop relying on me for drugs or women.

You ain't reppin' my gang, get your own clique
You're not part of my group, so go find your own.

Make sure you do whatever is that you gotta do, that's your job
Do what you need to do to succeed.

And niggas gon' hate but that's no prob'
People will hate on your success, but it doesn't matter.

So hey fuck 'em don't need nothing from 'em
Ignore the haters and don't rely on them.

Some niggas talking but the shit they claiming don't mean nothing
Some people talk a lot but don't have anything to show for it.

It's straight from Cali, that's what's in my joint that's what I'm puffin', OG
I smoke a particular type of marijuana that's popular in California.

And been one since I was young enough to know that everybody was gonna know me
I've been successful since a young age and always knew people would recognize me.

Most niggas don't see
Many people don't understand what true success looks like.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKKEL ERIKSEN, TOR HERMANSEN, BENJAMIN LEVIN, C THOMAZ

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