When distance and work tear two people apart, things can get complicated. When I see potential, I just gotta see it through." So, is the song focused on two people who want to be together but haven't been honest with themselves? Or is it about a relationship that failed because one party wasn't treating the other person right? Honestly, when listening to the song, the perspective changes so much that you don't know which one of your weird life relationship situations you can connect the song to. From Drake's point of view, he's trying to win her over with the lyrics, "Long distance, I need you. Don’t leave me stuck here in the streets."Īnd then, by the time you get to Drake's verse, the whole perspective of the song seems to be skewed again. You mistaken, my love, I brought for you for foundation." However, by the time Rihanna gets to the song's second verse, she's suddenly apologizing as if she's the one at fault in the relationship: "Baby, don't you leave. This can be seen from the lyrics stating, "You took my heart on my sleeve for decoration. In the song's first verse, she's talking about feeling like she's been strung along and wasn't treated right. Instead, she seems to be flip-flopping her perspective as the song goes on. My issue with the song is that Rihanna just can't seem to pick one focus for it. Because Rihanna's "Work" lyrics make no sense.Įven after you acknowledge Rihanna's use of Jamaican Patois within the song, the lyrics still fail to grab your complete understanding. Aside from the very lyrics, "Work work work work work," the rest of the song leaves listeners trying to figure out why she's saying the word "Work" in the first place. And, while some die-hard Rihanna fans may disagree, it's hard to deny the feeling of disconnect that exists between the song's verses and chorus. The overall message of the song "Work" is just not that clear.
However, there's one little issue when it comes to relating to the actual meaning of the song.
As soon as the song starts, the urge to belt out the lyrics and move your hips to the song's rhythm can not be contained. There's no denying just how catchy the beat of Rihanna's latest song "Work" is.