Work it
Ylvis Lyrics


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Let me see them asses on the floor
This one's comin' at you B-style, Brovis
Uh

East Coast party style
Bitches going crazy
Booty shakin' never ceases to amaze me
Girl, I wanna get you in to my bed
But we ain't gonna sleep, we make love instead
Your vagina is a self-cleansing muscular tract
With over 50,000 nerve cells ready to act
In fact 6.5 inches side to side and with a pH-value of 4.5

When you become aroused blood flow increases
To the vagina, labia and clitoris
The inner walls of the vulva expanding
As well as increasing vaginal lubrication

Let me see you work it
Come on, let me work it
I wanna se you work it, come on

You gotta work it
He means you're gonna have sex
You gotta work it
He's not literally talking 'bout working
You gotta work that body right
You gotta work it
Again he's talking 'bout sex
You gotta work it
We're not talking 'bout a traditional employment situation (You gotta work it)
You gotta work that body right

Back in my crib, sippin' on the bubbles
Chillin' in my pool, doin' time with my models
Bitches in the tube in oil and lube
It's the D-51 with aluminum tubes

We got five main nozzles in the front and the back
Driven by a motherfuckin' p-p-power-pump-pack
Got the non-slip surface and the stainless construction
And the FX-2 Faucet for the maxinum suction

But what about bacterias?
How do I keep them from growing?
That's what I'm talking about ba-by
Mah, man
Cause I've been worried 'bout the combination
Of water and aluminum and very high temperatures
But I guess I have to trust them, the jacuzzi factory
They're professionals, God damn it
They should know how to do it
Let me hear you blow!

You gotta blow it
He's not referring to the sucking of the cock
You gotta blow it
Not a metaphor this time baby
You gotta blow it
We're talking about actually blowing bubbles into water
You gotta pump it
Now he's talking 'bout the pump
You gotta squeeze it
He's referring to the valve that controls intensity
You gotta stroke it
Now I don't know what he's talking about




You gotta stroke it tonight
You gotta work it

Overall Meaning

Ylvis's song Work It is a dance track with sexually charged lyrics that talk about human anatomy and how it works during sex. The song starts with a request to see "asses on the floor" and then describes the East Coast party vibe with girls shaking their booty. The vocalist then switches to a more informative tone, as he talks about female anatomy and physiology, stating that the vagina is "a self-cleansing muscular tract" that expands and produces lubrication during arousal.


The song also features a reference to a hot tub, with the vocalist discussing concerns about bacteria and then praising the Jacuzzi factory's professionalism. The chorus repeatedly urges the listener to "work it," which is revealed to be a euphemism for sex. The song continues with more explicit lyrics, describing various sexual acts and urging the listener to "pump it," "squeeze it," and "stroke it."


Overall, the song depicts a wild party scene that centers around sexual activity, with the vocalist providing some informational tidbits about sex and female anatomy along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Let me see them asses on the floor
The singer wants to see people dancing and moving their bodies, especially their butts.


East Coast party style
The style of partying being described is typical of the East Coast of the United States.


Bitches going crazy
The women at the party are having a great time and are dancing energetically.


Booty shakin' never ceases to amaze me
The artist is impressed by the way people dance and move their butts.


Girl, I wanna get you in to my bed
The artist is expressing his desire to have sex with a woman he finds attractive.


But we ain't gonna sleep, we make love instead
The singer intends to have sexual intercourse with the woman and not just sleep beside her.


Your vagina is a self-cleansing muscular tract
The vaginal canal is a muscular structure that has the ability to clean itself.


With over 50,000 nerve cells ready to act
The vaginal area has many nerve endings that are sensitive to touch and stimulation.


In fact 6.5 inches side to side and with a pH-value of 4.5
The vagina is approximately 6.5 inches wide and has a pH level of 4.5.


When you become aroused blood flow increases
When a person becomes sexually excited blood flow increases to the genital area.


To the vagina, labia and clitoris
The increased blood flow affects the vaginal canal, the outer lips of the vulva, and the clitoris.


The inner walls of the vulva expanding
The walls of the vaginal canal and vulva become more relaxed and expand in response to sexual stimulation.


As well as increasing vaginal lubrication
The vagina produces more natural lubrication in preparation for sexual activity.


Let me see you work it
The singer wants to see people dancing and moving their bodies to the music.


Come on, let me work it
The singer is encouraging people to keep dancing and moving their bodies.


You gotta work it
The artist is suggesting that people engage in sexual activity with their partner(s).


He means you're gonna have sex
The artist clarifies that the phrase 'work it' refers to having sex.


He's not literally talking 'bout working
The singer is using a euphemism for having sex.


You gotta work that body right
The singer is encouraging people to physically engage with their partner(s) in a way that is pleasurable for both parties during sex.


Back in my crib, sippin' on the bubbles
The artist is describing a scene where he is drinking something bubbly in his home.


Chillin' in my pool, doin' time with my models
The artist is relaxing in his pool with people he finds attractive and model-like.


Bitches in the tube in oil and lube
Women are shown in a hot tub, possibly with oil and/or lubrication applied to their bodies.


It's the D-51 with aluminum tubes
The tub is identified by its model and the material it is made of.


We got five main nozzles in the front and the back
The tub has five main jets located in both the front and back.


Driven by a motherfuckin' p-p-power-pump-pack
The jets are powered by a powerful pump system.


Got the non-slip surface and the stainless construction
The hot tub has a textured surface to prevent slips and is made of stainless steel.


And the FX-2 Faucet for the maxinum suction
There is a special faucet installed that maximizes the amount of water that flows through the jets.


But what about bacterias?
The artist raises a concern about the possible presence of bacteria in the hot tub.


How do I keep them from growing?
The artist wants to know how to prevent bacteria from growing in the hot tub.


That's what I'm talking about ba-by
The singer continues to discuss the topic of bacteria in the hot tub.


Mah, man
The singer is addressing someone as 'man'.


Cause I've been worried 'bout the combination
The artist has been concerned about the combination of water and the materials the hot tub is made of.


Of water and aluminum and very high temperatures
The combination of water, aluminum, and high heat in the hot tub is potentially concerning to the artist.


But I guess I have to trust them, the jacuzzi factory
The artist will trust that the hot tub manufacturer knows how to properly design and make a safe product.


They're professionals, God damn it
The singer believes that the hot tub manufacturer is a professional who knows how to make a safe product.


They should know how to do it
The artist expects that the manufacturer has the knowledge and expertise to make a safe product.


Let me hear you blow!
The singer wants to hear the sound of the hot tub jets shooting water.


You gotta blow it
The singer is discussing how to operate the hot tub jets by blowing air into them.


Not a metaphor this time baby
The singer is not using a metaphor when discussing the operation of the hot tub jets.


We're talking about actually blowing bubbles into water
The artist is literally talking about blowing air into the water to make bubbles.


Now he's talking 'bout the pump
The artist is now discussing the hot tub pump system and how to operate it.


He's referring to the valve that controls intensity
The singer is referring to a valve that controls the strength of the water flow from the jets.


Now I don't know what he's talking about
The singer is unsure what is being referred to at this point in the song.


You gotta stroke it tonight
The singer is using ‘stroke’ as a euphemism for sexual activity, telling listeners to engage in sex tonight.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Vegard Ylvisaker, Bard Ylvisaker

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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My opinion: you have to listen to it many times because it is not so obvious.
1. The first times you will get angry 'cause they look like perverts
2. You will start dancing with this but still thinking it's shit
3. You will laugh in the funny parts about the jacuzzi and every word that Vegard say
4. You will learn everything about female anatomy
5. You will start to understand this is deeper
6. You will understand it's a critic to shitty sexist commercial "music" of today and they actually defend women
7. You will be ashamed forever because you thought too much superficially about Ylvis
SORRY for my slowness in understanding your GENIUS even in this song, Bard and Vegard Ylvisåker!!
PS: I hope I wrote correctly! 🦄 This could be shit but it took me some time to write 🐵



All comments from YouTube:

Sintija Bruģe

Now this is what I call a quality parody. Great sense of humor. Love it!

Yelilow

The fact that I've learned more about the female reproductive system in the last three minutes from a Ylvis song then I have over the past 10 years from the American education system is slightly depressing.

Adela Anglea

Yelilow LOL

ytrubfz

i agree m8

Geen SKY

We

eatsnailsmalfoy

But did the american education system also fail to educate you about jacuzzis ?

Aasta Norddotter

That's what I'm talking about, they're evolved humans

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Joy C

Once again, Ylvis has surprised me with this video. I must admit that the first time I saw it I was kind of shocked.  It starts out like a song about 'lady parts', etc. Then it flows into a commercial for a Jacuzzi.  I must admit that I do like it. I am taken by their clever use of parody and their great sense of humor. Yes, I am a fan.

Marianna

4 years now! I'm still laughing and enjoy every line of their lyrics.

olekdah

You writhes good to be only 4 years old!

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