Work
Rihanna, Drake
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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 gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn? Me nuh care if him hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting Dry, me ah desert him No 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, mmh But I wake up and act like nothing's wrong Just get ready fi 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 Na, na, na, na, na, na When you ah gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn, learn? Before the tables turn, turn, turn, turn, turn, turn 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 haffi 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 gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn Me nuh care if him hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting 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, yeah 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 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 gon' learn, learn, learn, learn, learn Me nuh care if him hurt, hurt, hurt, hurt, hurting Mmmh Mmmh Work, work, work, work, work, work Mmmh
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15 facts about this song
Work" CompositionThe song "Work" is defined by a reggae-pop, dancehall, and R&B genre that combines Rihanna's Barbadian roots with modern pop music.
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Chart Success"Work" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for nine consecutive weeks, making it Rihanna's 14th number-one single in the US.
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Album InclusionThe song "Work" is a part of Rihanna's eighth studio album, 'Anti', which was released in 2016.
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Collaboration"Work" features Canadian rapper Drake. This marks their third collaboration following "What's My Name?" in 2010 and "Take Care" in 2012.
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Songwriting"Work" was written by a team of writers including Rihanna herself, Drake, and Jamaican reggae artist PartyNextDoor.
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RecordingThe track was recorded in multiple studios in several locations, including Los Angeles, Toronto, and London.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Work" for its dancehall vibe and catchy rhythm, though some criticized it for its repetitiveness.
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Music Videos"Work" actually has two music videos – the first set in a Caribbean restaurant/bar and the second in a private room setting. Both have Drake and Rihanna as the main characters.
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Commercial Success"Work" was a worldwide commercial success, reaching the top ten in twenty-four countries, and the top five in fifteen.
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Grammy NominationThe song received two nominations at the 59th Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
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Cultural ImpactThe popularity of "Work" has contributed significantly to the mainstream adoption and appeal of dancehall music globally.
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Live PerformancesRihanna and Drake have performed "Work" live at the 2016 BRIT Awards and during Rihanna's Anti World Tour.
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SalesAs of July 2016, "Work" has sold over 1.6 million copies in the United States.
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Streaming SuccessThe song broke several streaming records on Spotify and Apple Music upon its release.
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Work" Lyrics and LanguageThe song includes lyrics in both English and 'Bajan Creole', a dialect spoken in Rihanna's native Barbados.
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