WORK – English Lyrics

• By: ATEEZ

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into ATEEZ's energetic track "WORK" and explore the language of ambition and success. This song offers a playful yet insightful look into hustle culture, packed with catchy phrases and vivid imagery that will boost your vocabulary and understanding of contemporary K-pop themes.

[English]

Gotta WORK

Gotta make that money make purse

Gotta fur coat so I make it purr

Give ‘em whip lash when they see me earn

Gotta gotta gotta WORK

Gotta make that money make purse

Gotta fur coat so I make it purr

Gotta get that credit get perks

Gotta gotta gotta WORK

Got that golden plate ready for me when I open my eyes

Just landed from LA to Tokyo

Picked out a watch to match the time difference, the classic type

If I make a move, the guardians follow me

Breaking News popping up no matter where I go

My songs play all day on the radio

Girls dancing like flamingo

But my time is money, so adios

Ganso que pone huevos de oro

Building towers 24 hours a day

Not really interested in socializing

No no no no no

Gotta WORK

Gotta make that money make purse

Gotta fur coat so I make it purr

Give ‘em whip lash when they see me earn

Gotta gotta gotta WORK

Gotta make that money make purse

Gotta fur coat so I make it purr

Gotta get that credit get perks

Gotta gotta gotta WORK

Gotta make that money make purse

Bba-ra-ba-ra-bam run, whizzing by

Let’s go, straight forward and drink up all that fresh air

Light coming down all over me, blindingly bright like gee gee

Just look, those little entertainers, just follow The Real ones go go

Even my friends, in-laws, third cousins

Go full circle, and the world is one big family

I’m good, just pass on by

Got seats on our flight already reserved

Yeah purr, shaking just like a jet

Uh, sprinkle that seasoning from above (Stack, stack)

My clock ticks on a different beat,

chasing that dough?

Wow ride with me

Ganso que pone huevos de oro

Building towers 24 hours

Not really interested in socializing

No no no no no

Gotta WORK

Gotta make that money make purse

Gotta fur coat so I make it purr

Give ‘em whip lash when they see me earn

Gotta gotta gotta WORK

Gotta make that money make purse

Gotta fur coat so I make it purr

Gotta get that credit get perks

Gotta gotta gotta WORK

Clock tic tac toe, hurry up

I’m busy right now, get out of my way

We’re sky high right now

You can’t find me where I stand

Gotta make that money make purse

Money make purse

Gotta make that money make purse

Money make purse

Gotta make that money make

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
work /wɜrk/ A1	verb - to perform a task or duty
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a medium of exchange used to buy goods and services
coat /koʊt/ A1	noun - an outer garment worn for warmth
earn /ɜrn/ B1	verb - to receive money for work done
credit /ˈkrɛdɪt/ B2	noun - the ability to obtain goods or services before payment
perks /pɜrks/ B2	noun - benefits or advantages that come with a job or position
golden /ˈɡoʊldən/ B2	adjective - made of gold or having a golden color
building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ B1	noun - a structure with a roof and walls
socializing /ˈsoʊʃəlaɪzɪŋ/ B2	verb - to interact with others in a social setting
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music
family /ˈfæmɪli/ A1	noun - a group of people related by blood or marriage
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - the organs of sight
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
fresh /frɛʃ/ A2	adjective - new or recently made
jet /dʒɛt/ B1	noun - a fast aircraft

Key Grammar Structures

• Gotta WORK

  ➔ Use of 'gotta' as a contraction of 'got to' to express necessity or obligation.

  ➔ 'Gotta' is a colloquial contraction of 'have to' or 'must', expressing obligation or necessity.

• Gotta get that credit get perks

  ➔ Use of 'get' in the structure 'get that credit' and 'get perks' to indicate achieving or obtaining something.

  ➔ 'Get' is used to indicate the action of obtaining or achieving something, often in a casual or informal tone.

• Building towers 24 hours a day

  ➔ Present continuous tense used to describe an ongoing, repeated, or habitual action.

  ➔ The phrase indicates ongoing, continuous effort or activity happening all the time.

• Clock tic tac toe, hurry up

  ➔ Imperative mood used to give commands or instructions.

  ➔ Imperative sentences directly tell someone to do something, often used in commands or urgent instructions.

• My clock ticks on a different beat

  ➔ Use of 'ticks' as a third person singular present tense of 'tick' to describe the clock's movement.

  ➔ 'Ticks' refers to the sound or movement of a clock, and 'on a different beat' suggests it has a unique or personal timing.