Work to Do
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I can't wait to get home to you
I got so much work to do, work, work
Oh, come on work me baby, come on home, oh
Come on work me baby, oh

I'm taking care of business, baby can't you see
I've gotta make it for you and gotta make it for me
Sometimes it seems boy I'm neglecting you

Well I'd love to spend more time
I got so many things to do

Oh, I, I got work to do
I got work baby
I got a job baby
I got work to do
Said 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 burnin'
Oh, you've gotta have a little faith
You might as well get used to me
Coming home a little late

Oh, I can't wait to get home to you
I got so much work to do,
Work, work, baby, work, work

Oh, I can't wait to get home to you
I got so much work to do,
Work, work, baby, work, work

I got a v-a-n-e-double s-a
She's out to give a scene
We used to eat together
Now it's candlelight tv
But woman, work it out, 'till the job's done
Cause it's not the one to flip on his dip, double or one
So I come to your buns like a frankfurter
Accepted in more circles than a shot putter
I suppose you, I surely support you
'Till the course another fader
You're off to work I can dig it -- later

Oh, I, I got work to do
I got work baby
I got a job sugar
I got work to do

Oh, I can't wait to get home to you
I got so much work to do,
Work, work, baby, work, work

Oh, I can't wait to get home to you
I got so much work to do,
Work, work, baby, work, work

Oh, I can't wait to get home to you

I got so much work to do,
Work, work, baby, work, work

Overall Meaning

The main theme of Main Ingredient's song "Work To Do" is the singer's struggle to balance the responsibilities of work and love. The song begins with the singer expressing his excitement to come home to his loved one but acknowledges that he still has work to do. He mentions that he is taking care of business, trying to make it for himself and his lover, but he feels like he's neglecting his partner. Despite this, he reassures them that he is committed and wants to spend more time with them.

The song then shifts to the singer's financial struggles, emphasizing that it takes a lot of money to make it in this world. He acknowledges that he may come home late from work, but he hopes that his partner will keep the love light burning and have faith in his commitment to them. The verses are then followed by a rap that seems to be an interlude, maybe to emphasize the struggle to balance work, love, and other personal matters, like addiction.

Overall "Work To Do" is a reflection on the difficulties of balancing work and love, but it also highlights the commitment and love shared between two people. The singer's story is relatable, and the upbeat sound of the song makes it easy to dance along to the struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

I can't wait to get home to you
I'm excited to be with you

I got so much work to do, work, work
I have a lot of responsibilities on my plate

Oh, come on work me baby, come on home, oh
Please be understanding of my long hours

I'm taking care of business, baby can't you see
I'm busy with important tasks

I've gotta make it for you and gotta make it for me
I'm working for our mutual benefit

Sometimes it seems boy I'm neglecting you
I know it might appear that I'm not prioritizing you

Well I'd love to spend more time
I wish I had more free time

Oh, I, I got work to do
My workload is high

I got work baby
I have important tasks to complete

I got a job baby
I have a career to maintain

Said I got work to do
I'm busy working

Oh, I'm out here trying to make it
I'm working hard to succeed

Baby can't you see
I hope you understand the effort I'm putting in

It takes a lot of money to make it
Success requires a lot of effort and investment

Let's talk truthfully
I want to be honest with you

So keep your love light burnin'
Please continue to love me and support me

Oh, you've gotta have a little faith
I need you to believe in me

You might as well get used to me
I'm going to be busy for a while

Coming home a little late
I may not always come home on time

I got a v-a-n-e-double s-a
I have a woman named Vanessa

She's out to give a scene
She's pursuing her own goals

We used to eat together
We used to spend more time together

Now it's candlelight tv
Now we spend less time together

But woman, work it out, 'till the job's done
Vanessa, please handle your responsibilities too

Cause it's not the one to flip on his dip, double or one
I'm not one to leave my responsibilities unfinished

So I come to your buns like a frankfurter
I'm always there for you like a reliable partner

Accepted in more circles than a shot putter
I have a good reputation and social standing

I suppose you, I surely support you
I believe in and support you

'Till the course another fader
Until a different situation arises

You're off to work I can dig it -- later
I understand you're busy with work

Oh, I can't wait to get home to you
I'm looking forward to being with you

I got so much work to do,
I have many responsibilities to fulfill

Work, work, baby, work, work
I need to focus on my work

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY

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Kwame Aboagye

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Brother Cuba Gooding, you had a divine voice, you brought us tears, joy and divinities with the Main Ingredient.Your memories will never be forgotten, Brother Cuba Gooding, thanks for the memories.