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You see me I be work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me do me dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
There's something 'bout that work, work, work, work, work, work
When you a gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Me na care if me tired, tired, tired, tired, tired, tired
Join me I deserved it
If I got right then you might like it
You know I dealt with you the nicest
Nobody touch me, in the righteous
Nobody text me in a crisis
I believed all of your dreams are duration
You took my heart and my keys and my patience
You took my heart off my sleeve a decoration
You mistaken my love I brought for you for foundation
All that I wanted from you was to gimme
Something that I never had
Something that you've never seen
Something that you've never been
But I wake up and everything’s wrong
Just get ready for work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me I be work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me do me dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
There's something 'bout that work, work, work, work, work, work
Duh, duh, duh, nana nana nana
When you a gon' nah nah nah nah nah nah
Before the table turn, turn turn turn
Baby something please
Baby don’t you leave
Don’t leave me stuck here in the streets oh oh
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 trying baby
I been work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me I be work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me do me dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
There's something 'bout that work, work, work, work, work, work
When you a gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Me na care if me tired, tired, tired, tired, tired, tired
Yeah, okay you need to get done, done, done, done
That’ll 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
Rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling
How many more shots until you’re rolling?
We just need a face to face
You could pick the time and a place
You spent some time away
Now you need to forward
And gimme me all the work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me I be work, work, work, work, work, work
You see me do me dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
There's something 'bout that work, work, work, work, work, work
When you a gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Me na care if me tired, tired, tired, tired, tired, tired
Mmmmm
Mmmmm
Work, work, work, work, work, work
Mmmmm
In "Work", RiRi and Drake showcase their musical chemistry by singing about their past relationship, with the song revolving around the theme of hard work in love. Throughout the song, Rihanna repeats the phrase "work" multiple times, representing the efforts required to maintain a relationship. The lyrics suggest that Rihanna is ready to put in the work to make their relationship work, but Drake needs to do the same. The song uses rhythmic reggae beats and catchy melodies that add to the theme of love and hard work.
The chorus "work, work, work, work, work, work" has been the subject of immense popularity, with people trying to decode its meaning. Rihanna explained in an interview that the lyric is more about showing appreciation for the hustle rather than just the physical action of work.
The line "Me na care if me tired" in the chorus is Jamaican Patois for "I don't care if I'm tired." Rihanna is of Barbadian descent, the song features Jamaican dancehall patois, which reflects the song's Jamaican beat.
The song features a sample of vocalizations from a song by Jamaican DJ Mad Cobra from 1992 called "Flex". The sample comes in on the bridge, as Rihanna sings the line "When you a gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn, learn."
The song won Best Collaboration and Best Female Performance at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.
The video was shot in Toronto, Canada, in a basement club called "The Real Jerk" and was directed by Director X. It went on to break Vevo's record for the most views in 24 hours, with 19.6 million views.
"Work" topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Rihanna's 14th number-one hit and Drake's first number-one single. It also became Rihanna's ninth and Drake's first song to debut at number one on the chart.
"Work" spent nine consecutive weeks at number one, becoming the longest running number-one single of Rihanna's career at the time.
Although it was viewed as a surprise release, "Work" had been noted as a potential single for Anti months prior.
The song's intro, which features a distorted vocal sample, was created by speeding up Rihanna's vocal performance of the bridge, looping it, and then lowering the pitch.
Chords: Bm, Em, G, F#m.
Line by Line Meaning
Work, work, work, work, work, work
Rihanna is emphasizing that she is constantly working hard.
You see me I be work, work, work, work, work, work
Rihanna is showing that she's always working, and wants others to take notice.
You see me do me dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt
Rihanna is explaining that her hard work comes with sacrifice and struggle.
There's something 'bout that work, work, work, work, work, work
Rihanna feels that the hard work she puts in has some sort of magnetic effect.
When you a gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn, learn
Rihanna is calling out people who haven't learned that hard work is necessary to succeed in life.
Me na care if me tired, tired, tired, tired, tired, tired
Rihanna doesn't care if she's tired because she is determined to work hard.
Join me I deserved it
Rihanna believes that her hard work deserves recognition and wants others to join her.
No time to have you lurking
Rihanna does not have time for those who are just watching from the sidelines.
If I got right then you might like it
Rihanna thinks people will like what she does if she does things the right way.
You know I dealt with you the nicest
Rihanna did everything she could to be nice to someone, but they still hurt her.
Nobody touch me, in the righteous
Rihanna is saying that nobody can affect her when she feels like she is in the right.
Nobody text me in a crisis
Rihanna is saying that nobody texts her when they need her help.
I believed all of your dreams are duration
Rihanna had faith in the other person's dreams being long-lasting.
You took my heart and my keys and my patience
Someone hurt Rihanna deeply in matters of the heart and in her personal life.
You took my heart off my sleeve a decoration
Rihanna no longer wears her heart on her sleeve for everybody to see.
You mistaken my love I brought for you for foundation
Rihanna believes that the other person took her love for granted.
All that I wanted from you was to gimme
Rihanna expected the other person to give her what she wanted and needed.
Something that I never had
Rihanna expected the other person to provide her with something she never experienced before.
Something that you've never seen
Rihanna wanted something unique and new from the other person.
Something that you've never been
Rihanna wanted the other person to change and be what she wanted.
But I wake up and everything’s wrong
Rihanna was believing in something that turned out to be a mistake, and everything is not going as planned.
Just get ready for work, work, work, work, work, work
Rihanna is telling others to be prepared for hard work, just like she is.
Duh, duh, duh, nana nana nana
Rihanna is using nonsensical syllables to create a catchy, repetitive melody.
When you a gon' nah nah nah nah nah nah
Rihanna is asking when will others learn to work hard like she does.
Before the table turn, turn turn turn
Rihanna is warning that things will change, and others should be ready for when it happens.
Baby something please
Rihanna is pleading with someone for something she needs.
Baby don’t you leave
Rihanna is asking someone important not to leave her.
Don’t leave me stuck here in the streets oh oh
Rihanna doesn't want to feel abandoned and helpless.
If I get another chance to
Rihanna is hoping for another chance to make things work.
I will never, no never neglect you
Rihanna promises that she will never neglect the other person ever again.
I mean who am I to hold your past against you
Rihanna acknowledges that people make mistakes and she won't hold them against the person.
I just hope that it gets to you
Rihanna hopes that her message reaches the intended recipient.
I hope that you see this through
Rihanna hopes that the person will have success in whatever they do.
What can I say?
Rihanna is asking what she can do to show her feelings and make things right.
Please recognize I’m trying baby
Rihanna wants the other person to acknowledge her efforts to make things right.
Yeah, okay you need to get done, done, done, done
Rihanna is saying that the other person needs to accomplish something.
That’ll work, come over
Rihanna thinks that a certain course of action will be successful and wants the other person to come over.
We just need to slow the motion
Rihanna thinks that things are moving too fast and need to slow down.
Don't give that away to no one
Rihanna doesn't want the other person to give away something important to anyone else.
Long distance, I need you
Rihanna is far away from the other person but still needs them.
When I see potential I just gotta see it through
Rihanna sees potential in something and will do everything she can to make it a reality.
If you had a twin I would still choose you
Rihanna is saying that she would still choose the other person over anyone else, even their identical twin.
I don't wanna rush into it, if it's too soon
Rihanna doesn't want to rush into something if it's not the right time yet.
But I know you need to get done, done, done, done
Rihanna knows that the other person has something to accomplish, and it needs to be done.
Sorry if I’m way less friendly
Rihanna apologizes if she seems aloof or unfriendly but is focused on her work.
I got niggas tryna end me
Rihanna is saying that people are trying to bring her down or hurt her.
Oh, yeah, I spilled all my emotions tonight, I’m sorry
Rihanna is apologizing for being emotional and expressing her feelings.
Rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling, rolling
Rihanna is using repetition to create a catchy, rhythmic melody.
How many more shots until you’re rolling?
Rihanna is asking how many drinks it will take for the other person to be drunk.
We just need a face to face
Rihanna wants to have a conversation with the other person.
You could pick the time and a place
Rihanna is giving the other person control over when and where they will meet.
You spent some time away
Rihanna acknowledges that the other person was away for some time.
Now you need to forward
Rihanna is urging the other person to move forward with their life and not dwell on the past.
And gimme me all the work, work, work, work, work, work
Rihanna is saying that she wants to work hard and be productive.
Mmmmm
Rihanna is using a simple, melodic hum to add emphasis to the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAHRON BRATHWAITE, MATTHEW SAMUELS, AUBREY GRAHAM, ALLEN RITTER, ROBYN FENTY, MARCO MOIR, RUPERT THOMAS
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@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😂