Repeated emphasis on the need to work hard ("WORK WORK WORK WORK"), implying dedication and perseverance.
Describes putting in effort despite challenges and hardships ("DIRT DIRT DIRT").
Relationship Struggles
References to personal relationships and emotional investment ("You took my heart and my keys and my patience").
Lyrics discuss misunderstandings, emotional commitment, and the hope for better understanding and effort from the other person ("I believed all of your dreams, adoration").
Expectations and Disappointments
Expectations of receiving something new and unique from a partner ("Something that I never had, something that you've never seen").
Disappointments when these expectations are not met ("You mistook my love I brought for you for foundation").
Hope and Persistence
Despite disappointments, the hope of improvement remains ("I just hope that it gets to you, I hope that you see this through").
Persistence in trying to make things work despite obstacles ("please recognize I'm trying, babe").
Repeated Phrases and Their Importance
"Work, Work, Work"
Highlights the central theme of hard work and determination.
"Dirt, Dirt, Dirt"
Symbolic of the moments of struggle and getting through tough times.
"Learn, Learn, Learn"
Emphasizes the need to evolve and grow from experiences.
Emotional Backdrop
Personal Reflection
Touches on personal vulnerabilities, regrets, and emotional revelations ("I spilled all my emotions tonight, I'm sorry").
Distance and Connection
The desire to bridge gaps and reconnect ("We just need a face to face") and the impact of long-distance struggles ("Long distance, I need you").
Musicality
Rhythm and Repetition
Use of rhythmic repetition in lyrics to emphasize points and create an engaging musical flow.
Repetition also serves to underscore the ongoing and repetitive nature of hard work and commitment.