Lyrical Breakdown of Work, Work The Body - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how The Sugarhill Gang weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Work, Work The Body" 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 The Sugarhill Gang employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
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Yeah, hoo! Come on everybody, work work work Just dance to, we got the funky music (Sing it girls, a-let's sing it, girls) Come on everybody, work work work Just dance to, we got the funky music Well, I like the way she walks, I like the way she talks And I even like the way she looks And when she turns around with these tight jeans on Oh God, she's got me hooked! Check it out! But there's just one thing I want her to know And that's just what I'm about I like pretty girls with the tight jeans on That make me scream and shout. Come on, girls! Just take your time and work it all night long (huh!) Just take your time and work it all night long Well, come a lil' closer and I'm sure you'll find That I'm a hell of a fella, and I'm one of a kind If you happen to stay for just about an hour You sweet, fine thing, you'll be in my power Don't stop the feeling there's nothing you can do Put out your bag, take off your suit [?] Now, if you think that you can't contain yourself Put all the silly games right on the shelf! Just take your time and work it all night long (huh, huh!) Just take your time and work it all night long Yo man, look at that girl over there, With them blue jeans on. She look good, right? Word, man! Let's get busy, man! Well, I had a lot of girls in my days And them girls, they drive me crazy And all the ways she shakes that precious thing Oh man, it's just amazing! But she's got something else, that I admire And it's a good head on her shoulders And Im'ma tell you: she's fine, and she's all mine And you can put that in your folder Huh! Come on everybody (come on!), work work work Just dance to, we got the funky music (Sing it girls, a-let's sing it, girls) Come on everybody (come on!), work work work Just dance to, we got the funky music (Shake it up, sha-shake it up, shake it up) Oh yeah, here we go! Now, I'm 6'5", sho-nuff alive Ain't nothin' fake, cause I'm bona-fide I'll take you anywhere you want to go So come, take a ride with Kory-O Now, I ain't got no limousine, I ain't got no credit card But I got cash-money, and it's yours, honey If you only do your part It's yours! Just take your time and work it all night long Just take your time and work it all night long Come on everybody, work work work Just dance to, we got the funky music (Huh!) Come on everybody (come on!), work work work Just dance to, we got the funky music Come on! We got the funky music (Shake it up girl, sha-shake it up girl) Come on! We got the funky music Come on everybody (huh!), work work work Just dance to, we got the funky music (Just dance in da house) Just take your time and work it all night long Just take your time and work it all night long Just take your time and work it all night long Just take your time and work it all night long Well, with the fancy clothes, and your photogenic pose You can shop as a doll on a stem of a roll [?] To compete with the beat and the sound so sweet So lay back babe, cause you can't compete The way you swerve your curve, it really wrecks my nerves You're everything that a man deserves So women of the world made men to be Because women like you, make men like me Come on everybody, work work work Just dance to, we got the funky music Come on everybody, work work work Just dance to, we got the funky music Come on everybody, work work work Just dance to, we got the funky music.