Play Hard
David Guetta
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Hey, said a hustler’s work is never through We makin’ it ‘cause we make it move The only thing we know how to do Said it’s the only thing we know how to do Work hard, play hard Work hard, play hard We work hard, play hard Keep partyin’ like it’s your job Work hard, play hard Work hard, play hard We work hard, play hard Keep partyin’ like it’s your job Come on baby and drop it Scrub that floor and just mop it Show these gangsters how you pop lock it Don’t care what you got in your pocket I peep the way that you rockin’ Flip that thang thang don’t stop it Wanna I just bang bang and pop it While the club crowded just watch you (work it out) Got a gang of cash and it’s goin' all on the bar (now work it out) And it’s going fast 'cause I feel like a superstar (now work it out) And you may not have it, I might just broke the law (now work it out) It’s your turn to grab it, now make this whole thing yours (now work it out) Hey, said a hustler’s work is never through We makin’ it ‘cause we make it move The only thing we know how to do Said it’s the only thing we know how to do Work hard, play hard Work hard, play hard We work hard, play hard Keep partyin’ like it’s your job Work hard, play hard Work hard, play hard We work hard, play hard Keep partyin’ like it’s your job Some pressure that we can push Ladies can't get enough Got my fitness, I'm looking buff And all my people with me, I trust Holdin' down for my city If they askin' you, I'm not guilty Only thing that I'm guilty of is making you rock with me (work it out) Got a gang of cash and it’s goin' all on the bar (now work it out) And it’s going fast 'cause I feel like a superstar (now work it out) And you may not have it, I might just broke the law (now work it out) It’s your turn to grab it, now make this whole thing yours (now work it out) Hey, said us hustler’s work is never through We makin’ it ‘cause we make it move The only thing we know how to do Said it’s the only thing we know how to do Work hard, play hard Work hard, play hard We work hard, play hard Keep partyin’ like it’s your job Work hard, play hard Work hard, play hard We work hard, play hard Keep partyin’ like it’s your job Hey, said us hustler’s work is never through We makin’ it ‘cause we make it move The only thing we know how to do Said it’s the only thing we know how to do Work hard, play hard Work hard, play hard We work hard, play hard Keep partyin’ like it’s your job Work hard, play hard Work hard, play hard We work hard, play hard Keep partyin’ like it’s your job
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Written by: Eelke A. Kalberg, Sebastiaan Molijn, Shaffer Smith, Aliaune Thiam, David Guetta, Frederic Jean Riesterer, Giorgio H. Tuinfort
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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15 facts about this song
Artist Information"Play Hard" is a single by the renowned French DJ - David Guetta.
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Release DateThe song was released in 2013 and is a track on Guetta's fifth studio album "Nothing but the Beat 2.0."
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Collaboration"Play Hard" features American rapper Ne-Yo and American singer Akon.
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Song CompositionThe song has a mix of electronic dance music and R&B influences, featuring a catchy melody based on Alice Deejay's 1998 song "Better Off Alone."
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Commercial Success"Play Hard" became a commercial success; it charted within the top 10 in almost 20 countries and topped the UK Dance chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, released in April 2013, was directed by Andreas Nilsson. The video is known for its quirky avant-garde style, featuring a rodeo in a small town.
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Certifications"Play Hard" has received several certifications including platinum certification in Italy, UK and two times Platinum in Australia. It also received a 3 times Platinum certification in Spain.
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Billboard Status"Play Hard" peaked at number 6 on the UK Singles Chart and reached number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Live PerformancesThe song was included in Guetta's setlist during many music festivals, including Tomorrowland.
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RemixesSeveral remixes of "Play Hard" were made by various artists and DJs, including Albert Neve, R3hab and Spencer & Hill.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been used extensively in media, appearing in commercials, television series, and movie soundtracks.
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Accolades"Play Hard" was nominated for "World's Best Song" and "World's Best Video" at the World Music Awards in 2013.
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DurationThe official version of this song on the "Nothing but the Beat" album is 3:21 in duration. However, there is an extended version of the song that is 5:12 long.
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LyricsThe lyrics to "Play Hard" encourage listeners to work hard so they can appreciate their leisure time even more.
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Critical ResponseCritics have applauded its danceable beat and memorable melody, although some have described its lyrics as uninspired.
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