Let's Work
Mick Jagger
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No sitting down on your butt The world don't owe you No sitting down in a rut I wanna show you Don't waste your energy On making enemies Just take a deep breath And work your way up Let's work, be proud Stand tall, touch the clouds Man and woman, be free Let's work, kill poverty La, la, la Work your way up Let's work, be proud Stand tall, touch the clouds Man and woman, be free Let's work, kill poverty You're sitting down on your butt And your get greedy You start to lose your nuts Don't you look seedy Can generosity bring you humility So take a deep breath Ain't gonna sweat for you Ain't gonna sigh for you Ain't gonna cry for you If you're lazy Ain't gonna slave for you Ain't gonna hurt for you It just won't work for you If you're lazy Let's work, be proud Stand tall, touch the clouds Let's work, let's eat Let's live in ecstasy Man and woman, be free Let's work, kill poverty Let's work, be proud Stand tall, touch the clouds Man and woman, be free Let's work, let's work Get down in the dirt and let's work Get down in the dirt and let's work Get up, be free Get down in the dirt, let's work Get down in the dirt, let's work Get down in the dirt Take off your shirt Get down in the dirt Let's work
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Written by: MICHAEL (MICK) JAGGER, DAVE STEWART
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Let's Work" is a single from the second solo album titled "Primitive Cool" by Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, produced by himself and Dave Stewart, released in 1987.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it the most successful single from the album "Primitive Cool."
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Music VideoA music video was made for "Let's Work," which was relatively popular on MTV at the time. The video was directed by David Fincher, who would later gain fame as a director for films such as "Fight Club" and "The Social Network."
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Thematic StyleThe song's lyrics focus on the themes of unity, community, and hard work, as indicated by its title, "Let's Work."
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Critic ReviewsCritics were divided on the song, with some praising Jagger's vocal performance and others calling it less satisfying than his work with the Rolling Stones.
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Single Release"Let's Work" was released as a 7 inch and 12 inch vinyl single. The 12 inch version featured two versions of "Let's Work," one of them being dance remix, and the B-side included an instrumental version of the song.
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Song's Length"Let's Work" runs for a total duration of 4 minutes and 44 seconds in its album version.
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CollaborationThe song's co-producer, Dave Stewart, is most well-known as a member of the British pop-duo, the Eurythmics.
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Album SuccessAlthough "Let's Work" was the most successful single from "Primitive Cool," the album itself fell short of expectations, peaking at number 41 on the US Billboard 200.
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Live PerformancesDespite the album performing modestly, "Let's Work" became a staple of Jagger's live performances during his solo tours.
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