Work by Rihanna ft. Drake

Jul 10, 2024

Work by Rihanna ft. Drake

Main Themes and Ideas

  • Work and Effort

    • 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.