Work (Rihanna)

“Work” by Rihanna featuring Drake is a song about the complexities of maintaining a relationship, where the effort required feels like a job.

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The song’s lyrics depict a relationship that requires constant work and attention, much like a job.

The opening lines, “Work, work, work, work, work, work,” immediately set the tone, suggesting that the relationship is labor-intensive.

Rihanna sings, “You see me I be work, work, work, work, work, work,” indicating that she is putting in the effort to keep the relationship alive.

The mention of “getting you off” and “making you sweat” further emphasizes the physical and emotional exertion involved.

Drake’s verse adds a layer of complexity, with lines like “Why you gotta fight with me at Cheesecake?” suggesting that even in moments of leisure, the relationship requires effort.

The song’s repetitive and rhythmic structure, typical of dance-pop, mirrors the relentless nature of the work described in the lyrics, reinforcing the theme of a relationship that feels like a job.