Work Out
J. Cole
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I wanna see you work out for me, work out for me Ay, we've got a good thing Don't know if I'mma see you again But is that a good thing? 'Cause girl, I can't be your man, no ma'am I know what's on your brain You probably hope it never would end Like, "is it the real thing Or is it just a one night stand?" Well then Let me see you get High then go low Now, girl won't you drop that thing down to the floor? I'm here for one night, how far will you go? I wanna see you (Work out for me, work out for me) High then go low Now, girl won't you drop that thing down to the floor? I'm here for one night, how far will you go? I wanna see you (Work out for me, work out for me) She like them boys with the big old chains Ride around town in the big old Range I knew her when I rocked big old jeans Now the little nigga doing big old thangs Would you look at that? I came back for her Just to give it to ya, like you asked for it Man, that thing in them jeans too fat for her Rebounds so I caught her off the backboard I told her: "baby girl, come here Know I run the town even when I ain't from there" And I brag hardly but just to show up at this party I made what your nigga make in one year, that's unfair, but So is life, take a chance, roll the dice Money can't buy you love 'cause it's overpriced Don't overthink, just hope it's right I'm only here for the night Ay, we've got a good thing Don't know if I'mma see you again But is that a good thing? 'Cause girl, I can't be your man, no ma'am I know what's on your brain You probably hope it never would end Like, "is it the real thing Or is it just a one night stand?" Well then Let me see you get High then go low Now, girl won't you drop that thing down to the floor? I'm here for one night, how far will you go? I wanna see you (Work out for me, work out for me) High then go low Now, girl won't you drop that thing down to the floor? I'm here for one night, how far will you go? I wanna see you (Work out for me, work out for me) Carolina Blue kicks, fresh on the scene Hottest nigga on the block, damn, girl you're mean They be starting shit, but it's your world On my Martin shit, "You go, girl!" She bad and she know it Some niggas save hoes, I'm not that heroic Could you be my escort? 'Cause just like them 2-door Fords Damn, they don't make them like you no more Cole World, real Cole World Them boys cool, me, I'm on fire Know what's on my mind, trying to see what's on yours Tonight, tonight, tonight Move slow, 'cause you wanna live fast Up late so you'll probably skip class Life is a test so before the night pass Get right, get right Ay, we've got a good thing Don't know if I'mma see you again But is that a good thing? 'Cause girl, I can't be your man, no ma'am I know what's on your brain You probably hope it never would end Like, "is it the real thing Or is it just a one night stand?" Well then Straight up, now tell me Do you really want to love me forever? (Oh oh oh) Or is it just a hit and run? Straight up, I tell ya I just really wanna cut when we together (Oh oh oh) Come here girl, let's get it on Straight up, now tell me Do you really want to love me forever? (Oh oh oh) Or is it just a hit and run? Straight up, I tell ya I just really wanna cut when we together (Oh oh oh) Come here girl, let's get it on
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Written by: Elliot Wolff, Ari Miri Ben, Jermaine Cole, Bosco A Kante, Sukmeke Rainey, John Stephens, Kanye West
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Recognition"Work Out" is the debut single from American rapper J. Cole's first album "Cole World: The Sideline Story".
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Album PerformanceThe song helped "Cole World: The Sideline Story" to enter the Billboard 200 at number one and reach Platinum status.
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Single Success"Work Out" peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it J. Cole's first top-twenty hit at the time.
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Sampled MusicThe song features a sampled rendition of "The New Workout Plan" by Kanye West and "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul.
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Release Date"Work Out" was officially released on June 15, 2011.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was eventually certified triple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Shouts to IdolsJ. Cole was, in fact, so inspired by Kanye West's sound that he tried to emulate him in "Work Out" as a kind of homage to his idol.
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Controversial ReceptionInitially, "Work Out" received lukewarm responses. Fans criticized the song for its mainstream sound, which was different from J. Cole's usual storytelling, lyricism-heavy raps.
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Response from NasRap legend Nas was initially disappointed with "Work Out" due to it straying from J. Cole's usual style, which was the basis for his song "Let Nas Down." However, he later expressed his appreciation for J. Cole's creativity and courage to try new things.
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LongevityDespite initial backlash, "Work Out" has stood the test of time as one of J. Cole's most popular tracks. It continues to receive airplay and streams, proving its staying power.
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