Work Bitch
Britney Spears
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You wanna, you wanna You want a hot body? You want a Bugatti? You want a Maserati? You better work bitch You want a Lamborghini? Sippin' martinis? Look hot in a bikini? You better work bitch You wanna live fancy? Live in a big mansion? Party in France? You better work bitch, you better work bitch You better work bitch, you better work bitch Now get to work bitch! Now get to work bitch! Bring it on, ring the alarm Don't stop now, just be the champion Work it hard, like it's your profession Watch out now, cause here it comes Here comes the smasher, here comes the master Here comes the big beat, big beat disaster No time to quit now, just time to get it now Pick up what I'm putting down Pick up what I'm putting down You want a hot body? You want a Bugatti? You want a Maserati? You better work bitch You want a Lamborghini? Sippin' martinis? Look hot in a bikini? You better work bitch You wanna live fancy? Live in a big mansion? Party in France? You better work bitch, you better work bitch You better work bitch, you better work bitch Now get to work bitch! Now get to work bitch! Break it off, break it down See me come and you can hear my sound Tell somebody in your town Spread the word, spread the word Go call the police, go call the governor I bring the treble, don't mean to trouble ya' I make the governor, call me the governor I am the bad bitch, the bitch that you'll never know Hold your head high, fingers to the sky They gonna try to try ya', but they can't deny ya' Keep it moving higher, and higher Keep it building higher, and higher So hold your head high, fingers to the sky Now they don't believe ya', but they gonna meet ya' Keep it moving higher and higher Keep it moving higher and higher and higher Work, work, work, work Work, work, work, work Work, work, work, work Work, work, work Work it out, work it out, work it out, work it out Work it out, work it out, work it out, work it out Work it out, work it out, work it out, work it out Work it out, work it out You better work bitch You better work bitch
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Written by: Anne Cunningham, Anthony Preston, Britney Spears, Otto Jettman, Sebastian Ingrosso, WIlliam Adams
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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8 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Work Bitch" is a song recorded by American singer Britney Spears for her eighth studio album, "Britney Jean" (2013). It was released on September 16, 2013, by RCA Records as the lead single of the album.
- The song received generally positive reviews from contemporary music critics, and it was a commercial success worldwide.
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Genre and StyleThe song is predominantly an electronic dance music (EDM) and dance-pop track, marking a departure from the pure pop sound of Spears's earlier work.
- Incorporating elements of trap and electro music, the song delivers a distinctive club-anthem feel.
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Lyrics and MessageThe lyrics of "Work Bitch" is renowned for its empowerment and motivational themes, with Spears reportedly intending the song to inspire people to work hard for what they want.
- One of the key repeated phrases in the song is "You better work, bitch," which has since become a kind of catchphrase associated with Spears.
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Production and Writing"Work Bitch" was co-written by Britney Spears, will.i.am, Otto Jettman, Sebastian Ingrosso, Anthony Preston, and Ruth-Anne Cunningham.
- The song was produced by will.i.am, Jettman, Ingrosso, and DJ Otto Knows.
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Music Video and PerformancesThe music video directed by Ben Mor was released on October 1, 2013, on Spears's Vevo channel. It featured various floor-filling dance routines and luxe visuals, including Spears dancing in the desert and at a pool party.
- "Work Bitch" was also included in Spears' two-year residency show 'Britney: Piece of Me' at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, "Work Bitch" charted in the top ten in several international markets, including Canada, France, and the United Kingdom.
- In the United States, the song reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Spears's 19th top 20 single on the chart.
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Cultural Impact"Work Bitch" is often regarded as a gay anthem due to its popularity within the LGBTQ+ community.
- The song's catchphrase became a meme on social media, often used to symbolize productivity, ambition, and the pursuit of success.
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ControversiesThe song and its video faced criticism from some parents who felt it was too explicit and inappropriate for children.
- In response, Spears released a clean version of the song titled "Work Work".
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