Lyrics & Translation
Dive into Rihanna's hit song "Work" and discover the beauty of language diversity! This track, featuring Drake, blends English, Bajan Creole, and Jamaican Patois, offering a unique linguistic experience. Explore themes of love and relationship struggles while learning about Caribbean culture through its infectious dancehall rhythm.
Key Vocabulary
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work /wɜrk/ A1 |
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learn /lɜrn/ A2 |
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hurt /hɜrt/ B1 |
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desert /dɪˈzɜrt/ B2 |
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crisis /ˈkraɪsɪs/ B2 |
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emotion /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ B2 |
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potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ B2 |
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recognize /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/ B2 |
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foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ B2 |
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chance /tʃæns/ B1 |
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leave /liːv/ A2 |
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face /feɪs/ A2 |
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time /taɪm/ A1 |
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street /striːt/ A1 |
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baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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I MEAN WHO AM I TO HOLD YOUR PAST AGAINST YOU
➔ Present simple tense for stating facts.
➔ The phrase "I MEAN" is used to clarify or emphasize the statement.
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I JUST I HOPE THAT IT GETS TO YOU
➔ Present simple tense for expressing hopes.
➔ The phrase "I HOPE" indicates a desire for something to happen.
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YOU NEED TO GET DONE DONE DONE DONE AT WORK
➔ Infinitive form to express necessity.
➔ The phrase "YOU NEED TO" indicates a requirement or obligation.
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SORRY IF I'M WAY LESS FRIENDLY
➔ Conditional clause to express regret.
➔ The phrase "SORRY IF" indicates an apology for a condition.
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WE JUST NEED TO SLOW THE MOTION
➔ Present simple tense for expressing a need.
➔ The phrase "WE JUST NEED TO" indicates a simple requirement.
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HOW MANY MORE SHOTS UNTIL YOU'RE ROLLIN
➔ Interrogative form to ask about quantity.
➔ The phrase "HOW MANY MORE" is used to inquire about an additional amount.
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YOU CAN PICK THE TIME AND THE PLACE
➔ Modal verb to express permission.
➔ The phrase "YOU CAN PICK" indicates that someone has the freedom to choose.
Album: ANTI
Needed Me
Rihanna
Love On The Brain
Rihanna
ANTI
Rihanna
Umbrella
Rihanna
Disturbia
Rihanna
Take A Bow
Rihanna
Only Girl (In The World)
Rihanna
Man Down
Rihanna
American Oxygen
Rihanna
Work
Rihanna, Drake
What's My Name?
Rihanna, Drake
Same Singer
Dancing In The Dark
Rihanna
As Real As You And Me
Rihanna
Love On The Brain
Rihanna
ANTI
Rihanna
Umbrella
Rihanna
Stay
Rihanna, Mikky Ekko
Disturbia
Rihanna
Friend Of Mine
Rihanna
Take A Bow
Rihanna
Who's That Chick?
David Guetta, Rihanna
Only Girl (In The World)
Rihanna
Man Down
Rihanna
Shy Ronnie 2: Ronnie & Clyde
The Lonely Island, Rihanna
American Oxygen
Rihanna
Love The Way You Lie
Eminem, Rihanna
This Is What You Came For
Calvin Harris, Rihanna
Work
Rihanna, Drake
Can't Remember to Forget You
Shakira, Rihanna
The Monster
Eminem, Rihanna
What's My Name?
Rihanna, Drake
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