Work Out

J. Cole

About Work Out

"Work Out" is a song by American hip hop recording artist and record producer J. Cole, and released as the lead single from his debut studio album Cole World: The Sideline Story (2011). The song was officially released on June 27, 2011 through Roc Nation and Columbia. Nas voiced his displeasure with the song, which inspired Cole to create the song "Let Nas Down" for his album Born Sinner . It samples the chorus from "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul.


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I wanna see you work for me, work out for me

Hey, we 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're probably hopin' 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 and go low
Now girl won't you drop that thing down to the floor
I'm here for one night, how far would you go?
I wanna see you work out for me, work out for me

High and go low
Now girl won't you drop that thing down to the floor
I'm here for one night, how far would you go?
I wanna see you work out for me, work out for me

She like them bar with the big old chains
Ride around town in the big old Range
I knew her when I rocked big old chains
Now the little nigga doing big old things
Would you look at that, I came back for her
Just to give it to you, like you asked for it
Man that thing in them jeans too fat for her
It rebounds so I caught it off the backboard
I told her, baby girl come here
Know I run the town even when I aint from there
And I brag hardly but just to show up at this party I made
What your nigga make in one year, thats unfair but
So is life, take a chance roll a dice
Money can't buy you love cause it's over priced
Don't over think just hope it's right
I'm only here for the night

Hey, we 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're probably hopin' 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 and go low
Now girl would you drop that thing down to the floor
I'm here for one night, how far would you go?
I wanna see you work out for me, work out for me
High and go low
Now girl won't you drop that thing down to the floor
I'm here for one night, how far would 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 mean
They be starting shit, but it's your world
On my Martin shit, you go girl
She bad and you know it, some niggas save Hoes
I'm not that heroic
Could you be my escort
Cause just like them two door Fords
Damn, they don't make 'em like you no more
Cole World, real Cole World
Them boys cool, me I'm on fire
Know whats on my mind, tryna see whats on yours tonight
Tonight, tonight
Move slow, cause you wanna live fast
Up late so you probably skip class
Life is a test so before the night pass get right
Get right

Hey, we 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're probably hopin' never would end
Like is it the real thing
Or is it just a one night stand well then

(Cole World)

Straight up, now tell me do you really wanna love me forever
Oh, oh, oh
Or is it just a hit and run

(Well, hey)

Straight up I tell ya I just really wanna cut when we together
Oh, oh, oh
Come here girl, lets get it on

(Work out for me, work out for me)

Straight up now tell me do you really wanna love me forever?
Oh, oh, oh
Or is it just a hit and run

Well, Straight up I tell ya I just really wanna cut when were together
Oh, oh, oh
Come here girl lets get it on

(Work out for me, work out for me)

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J. Cole

Jermaine Lamar Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is a German-born American hip hop recording artist and record producer from Fayetteville, North Carolina. In 2009, he became the first artist to sign to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label. His long-awaited debut album titled Cole World: The Sideline Story was released on September 27, 2011. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, Top R&B Albums and Top Rap Albums chart, selling more than 217,000 in its first week sales. He received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 54th Grammy Awards. more »

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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".
Album Performance
The song helped "Cole World: The Sideline Story" to enter the Billboard 200 at number one and reach Platinum status.
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.
Sampled Music
The song features a sampled rendition of "The New Workout Plan" by Kanye West and "Straight Up" by Paula Abdul.
Release Date
"Work Out" was officially released on June 15, 2011.
Commercial Success
The song was eventually certified triple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Shouts to Idols
J. 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.
Controversial Reception
Initially, "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.
Response from Nas
Rap 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.
Longevity
Despite 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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