Work

The Saturdays

About Work

"Work" is a song by British-Irish girl group The Saturdays from their debut studio album, Chasing Lights (2008). The song was written by Ina Wroldsen, Harry Sommerdahl and Kalle Engström. It was released on 29 June 2009 as the album's fifth and final single. An accompanying music video was filmed on 16 May 2009 at Shepperton Studios. The video features a different beat to the single. The music video became the band's most viewed video (at the time of the release), and which took concept of the band's upcoming tour to be titled The Work Tour. Commercially, "Work" failed to gain the success of the band's four previous singles. It charted at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart, number 21 on the Irish Singles Chart and 68 on the European Hot 100 Singles. The song became the band's lowest-charting single in the UK at the time (until "What Are You Waiting For?" peaked at number 38 in August 2014), and their first to miss the top 10. The single was remixed by audio and music technician Phil Tan for its release. 


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Baby the harder you work the further you get with me, with me
I think you can, I think you can
Turn up prepared and make sure that you can keep up with me, with me
I think you can, I think you can

But be aware, I always get what I deserve
Keep your focus, keep your nerve
Ready, set, go

Pick up the pace and step on it
Rip up the place if you want it
Work, work
You know you gotta work, work
I got the goods and I want you
Put your boots on baby get to 
Work, work
You know you gotta work, work

I tend to get what I want to, are you starting to see, to see
I think you do, I think you do
It's time for you to step up if you wanna be with me, with me
I think you do, I think you do

But don't go slow
That is not the way we play
Slowly ain't my kinda game
Ready, set, go

Pick up the pace and step on it
Rip up the place if you want it
Work, work
You know you gotta work, work
I got the goods and I want you
Put your boots on baby get to 
Work, work
You know you gotta work, work

And it's up to you how far we take this
Yes it's up to you so take the lead
And it's up to you so tell me what I gotta sign
Waiting at the finish line baby
Ready, set, go

Pick up the pace and step on it
Rip up the place if you want it
Work, work
You know you gotta work, work
I got the goods and I want you
Put your boots on baby get to 
Work, work
You know you gotta work, work

Pick up the pace and step on it
Rip up the place if you want it
Work, work (work)
You know you gotta work, work
I got the goods and I want you
Put your boots on baby get to 
Work, work
You know you gotta work, work, work, work
Oh yeah
Work, work
You know you gotta work, work
You know you gotta work, work

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The Saturdays

The Saturdays are an English-Irish girl group based in London, England. The group consists of Una Healy, Rochelle Humes, Mollie King, Frankie Sandford and Vanessa White. The band formed in 2007 and subsequently signed a record deal with Fascination Records, a sub-division of Polydor Records. more »

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Written by: HARRY MIKAEL SOMMERDAHL, INA WROLSDEN, KARL JONAS PETTER ENGSTROM

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"Work" by The Saturdays was produced by Ina Wroldsen and Harry Sommerdah. The song was also co-written by Wroldsen.
Album Placement
This dance-pop song is featured as the seventh track on The Saturdays' debut album titled "Chasing Lights", which was released in 2008.
Single Release
Although it was included in their 2008 album, "Work" was later released as a standalone single in the UK in June 2009, making it the fifth single from "Chasing Lights".
Chart Performance
The single peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and spent a total of four weeks on the chart. However, it failed to chart in other countries.
Music Video
Directed by JT, the music video for the song features the members of the band at a car wash, turning a manual labor job into a glamorous and fun task.
Critical Reception
"Work" received mixed reviews from music critics. Some appreciated the energetic and upbeat nature of the song, while others were less impressed, claiming it lacked originality.
Live Performances
The Saturdays performed "Work" at various live events, including the V Festival and the Isle of Wight Festival in 2009. The song was also part of the setlist for their first concert tour, "The Work Tour", in 2009.
Song Theme
"Work" is an empowering song about a woman who is not satisfied with her partner's lack of effort in their relationship, emphasizing that effort (or "Work") needs to come from both parties.
Band Members
Lead vocals for the song are performed by the members of The Saturdays - Frankie Sandford, Rochelle Humes, Mollie King, Vanessa White, and Una Healy.
Song Length
The length of the song is approximately 3 minutes and 12 seconds on the album. The radio edit of the song, which was released as a single, is slightly shorter at 3 minutes and 10 seconds.

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