Work It Out

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About Work It Out

"Work It Out" is the debut solo single by American singer Beyoncé. It was released on June 11, 2002, by Columbia Records as the lead single from the soundtrack album to the film Austin Powers in Goldmember, in which Beyoncé stars as Foxxy Cleopatra. It was later included on international editions of Beyoncé's debut studio album, Dangerously in Love (2003). Beyoncé co-wrote the song with its producers, Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. "Work It Out" is an R&B song which incorporates elements of 1960s and 1970s funk and post-disco. The song was generally well received by music critics, many of whom complimented its retro style and various influences. It has been credited as the beginning of Beyoncé's career as a successful solo artist, after finding success as the lead singer of Destiny's Child. "Work It Out" was nominated in the category of Best Original or Adapted Song at the 2003 Black Reel Awards. Commercially, the song failed to make an impact on the US Billboard Hot 100 but managed to find success on a few Billboard component charts, topping the Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart. "Work It Out" also reached the top ten in Norway and the UK. 


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2010
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How ya doin', honey baby?
You know I don't ask for much
But for a girl spendin' time alone can be pretty rough

But I get a knock on my door
I know it's yours for sure
We can't wait for the bedroom, so we just hit the floor

[Chorus]
Is y'all all right?
I don't know, but I know what's happened to me, girl, hey
Is y'all all right?
Uh, break it down now
He gotta work it out
He gotta work it out
A brother gotta work it out
Whoa, whoa

Child, blow your horn now
Come on, child, blow your horn now

So we're shakin' back and forth now
Just keep it comin', babe
Treat my body like a guitar
You gotta, you gotta keep on strummin'

But in the back of my mind
Is it gonna be the last time?
Well, if it ain't about lovin' and you gon' keep it comin'
Well, baby, with me that's fine

[Chorus]

Child, blow your horn now
Come on, child, blow your horn now

I like this
Oh, oh, hey
Uh
Look-a here
Bring it

So, baby, hold me like you don't want to let go
I'm feeling foxy 'cause, boy, you're workin' it out
My love, you've given me a taste of your honey
I want the whole beehive
I'm gonna call you my sugar to fly high
The sweetest time

You gotta work it out
You gotta work it out
Brother gotta work it out
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh

I like it when the horn go
I like it when the horn go
I like it when the horn go
I like it when the horn go

Austin better work it out
Foxy better work it out
AP3 better work it out
AP3 better work it out

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Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of Beyoncé's debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which established her as a solo artist worldwide, earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". more »

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Written by: Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Work it Out" is performed by American singer Beyonce. It was released by Columbia Records and was written by the singer herself along with Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes.
Movie Soundtrack
This song serves as the official soundtrack of the movie "Austin Powers in Goldmember", where Beyoncé played the role of Foxxy Cleopatra. It is her debut single as a solo artist.
Music Genre
Inspired by the film's setting, the song is a fusion of 1970s funk and R&B music with elements of soul and pop.
Music Video
"Work it Out" has a unique and retro-themed music video which was directed by Little X who is well known in the hip-hop industry. The video matches the 1970s aesthetic of the song and the Austin Powers movie.
Chart Performance
Although "Work it Out" did not make it to the Top 10 in the US Billboard Hot 100, it was well received internationally. It was a top 10 hit in the UK, Australia, and the Netherlands.
Critical Reception
The song also received favorable reviews from music critics, with some praising its fun and nostalgic sound that stood out from other contemporary R&B songs.
Live Performances
Beyoncé has included "Work it Out" in the set list of her concerts, such as the "Dangerously in Love" tour and the "The Beyoncé Experience".
Post Release
Despite its modest chart success in the US, "Work it Out" has since gained a cult following among Beyoncé's fanbase, with its funky sound and innovative music video continuing to stand out.
Collaboration
This is one of the earliest of many collaborations between Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams. They went on to create other hits like "Blow" and "Superpower".
Release Date
"Work it Out" was released on June 17, 2002.

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