Work is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her eighth studio album, Anti (2016). Featuring guest vocals from Canadian rapper Drake, the song was released as the lead single from Anti on January 27, 2016 through Westbury road and Roc Nation. The dancehall and reggae-pop song, was written by Rihanna and Drake along with PartyNextDoor, Allen Ritter, Rupert Thomas, R. Stephenson, Monte Moir, and Boi-1da; the latter is also the producer. Lyrically, Work incorporates themes of working for your money, as well as discussing fragile relationships.
Work received generally mixed reviews, with critics praising the song’s production and musical style, however noted the track was comfortable. The song was a commercial success, debuting at number nine and reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100; subsequently making it Rihanna’s fourteenth number one. The song also saw success elsewhere peaking within the top ten of the charts in Australia, Canada, France, Hungary, Spain, and the United Kingdom.
[Hook: Rihanna] 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 guh Learn, learn, learn, learn, learn Meh nuh cyar if him Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting [Verse 1: Rihanna] Dry! …Me a desert him Nuh 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! Mmmmm! But I wake up and act like nothing’s wrong Just get ready fi… [Hook: Rihanna] 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 Ner ner ner ner ner ner! When yuh ago learn learn learn learn learn learn! Before the tables turn turn turn turn turn turn! [Verse 2: Rihanna] 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 have to [Hook: Rihanna] 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 guh Learn, learn, learn, learn, learn Meh nuh cyar if him Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting [Verse 3: Drake] 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 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… [Hook: Rihanna & Drake] Work, work, work, work, work, work He said me haffi Work, work, work, work, work, work He se me do mi Dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt! So me put in Work, work, work, work, work, work When you ah guh Learn, learn, learn, learn, learn Meh nuh cyar if him Hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting [Outro: Rihanna] Mmmmm, mmmmm Mmmmm, mmmmm Work, work, work, work, work, work Mmmmm, mmmmm [Click here to learn more about the making of Work] [Produced by Boi-1da]
You must log in to post a comment.