Lyrical Breakdown of Work - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Work" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Rihanna weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Work" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Rihanna employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Rihanna's narrative.

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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 Work, work, work, work, work, work He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work He see me do mi (How many more shots until you're rollin'?) 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 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 n- 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'? Work, work, work, work, work, work He said me haffi work, work, work, work, work, work He see me do mi (How many more shots until you're rollin'?) How many more shots? 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 (yeah) Come over