Work
Iggy Azalea
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Walk a mile in these Louboutins But they don't wear these shits where I'm from I'm not hating, I'm just telling you I'm tryna let you know what the f*ck that I've been through Two feet in the red dirt, school skirt Sugar cane, back lanes Three jobs, took years to save But I got a ticket on that plane People got a lot to say But don't know shit about where I was made Or how many floors that I had to scrub Just to make it past where I am from No money, no family Sixteen in the middle of Miami No money, no family Sixteen in the middle of Miami No money, no family Sixteen in the middle of Miami I've been up all night, tryna get that rich I've been work work work work working on my shit Milked the whole game twice, gotta get it how I live I've been work work work work working on my shit Now get this work, now get this work Now get this work, now get this work Working on my shit You can hate it or love it Hustle and the struggle is the only thing I'm trusting Thorough bread in a mud brick before the budget White chick on that Pac shit My passion was ironic And my dreams were uncommon Guess I gone crazy, first deal changed me Robbed blind, basically raped me Ran through the bullshit like a Matador Just made me madder and adamant to go at em And even the score So, I went harder Studied the Carters till a deal was offered Slept cold on the floor recording At 4 in the morning And now I'm passin' the bar like a lawyer Immigrant, art ignorant Ya ill intent was insurance for my benefit Hate to be inconsiderate But the Industry took my innocence Too late, now I'm in this bitch! You don't know the half This shit get real Valley girls giving blowjobs for Louboutins What you call that? Head over heels No money, no family Sixteen in the middle of Miami No money, no family Sixteen in the middle of Miami No money, no family Sixteen in the middle of Miami I've been up all night, tryna get that rich I've been work work work work working on my shit Milked the whole game twice, gotta get it how I live I've been work work work work working on my shit Now get this work, now get this work Now get this work, now get this work Working on my shit Pledge allegiance to the struggle Ain't been easy But cheers to Peezy for the weeks we lived out of duffel Bags is all we had Do anything for my Mama, I love you One day I'll pay you back for the sacrifice That ya managed to muscle Sixteen, you sent me through customs so All aboard my spaceship to Mercury Turn First at the light that's in front me Cause every night I'mma do it like it's my last This dream is all that I need Cause its all that I ever had Now get this work, now get this work Now get this work, now get this work Working on my shit Now get this work, now get this work Now get this work, now get this work Working on my shit
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Written by: HARRY MIKAEL SOMMERDAHL, INA WROLSDEN, KARL JONAS PETTER ENGSTROM
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Work" is a song by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, released as her debut single from her first studio album "The New Classic" on 17 March 2013.
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Chart PerformanceThe track peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and reached number six on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs.
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ProducerThis track was produced by 1st Down and The Invisible Men, who have partnered with Azalea on many other tracks.
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Personal and AutobiographicalThis song is semi-autobiographical, as it narrates Azalea's journey from cleaning houses in Australia to making it big in the music industry in America.
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Music VideoThe music video, released on Azalea's official Vevo account, has amassed over 300 million views. It was directed by Jonas & Francois and showcases multiple settings, including Azalea working at, supposedly, inauspicious jobs before hitting the big time.
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Award Nominations"Work" was nominated for Best Art Direction and Best New Artist at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of the song talk about a woman's hard work, dedication, and the struggle to succeed. It's reflective of Azalea's background and her move to the United States as a teenager to pursue a music career.
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Collaboration RejectionsBefore "Work" was released, Azalea had tried to collaborate with several songwriters for her album, but was turned down. These experiences are reflected in the song's lyrics.
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Album Success"Work" helped establish Azalea's presence and contributed to the commercial success of her debut album, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 chart.
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Radio PerformanceThe song was a radio success in the UK and was added to the BBC Radio 1Xtra "A List" a month after its release.
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Genres"Work" is a trap-pop song with elements of electronic music.
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Live PerformancesAzalea has performed "Work" live at major events including the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
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