Work It Out
Beyoncé, Beyoncé Knowles
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How ya doin', honey baby? You know I don't ask for much But for a girl spendin' time alone can be pretty rough But I get a knock on my door I know it's yours for sure We can't wait for the bedroom, so we just hit the floor [Chorus] Is y'all all right? I don't know, but I know what's happened to me, girl, hey Is y'all all right? Uh, break it down now He gotta work it out He gotta work it out A brother gotta work it out Whoa, whoa Child, blow your horn now Come on, child, blow your horn now So we're shakin' back and forth now Just keep it comin', babe Treat my body like a guitar You gotta, you gotta keep on strummin' But in the back of my mind Is it gonna be the last time? Well, if it ain't about lovin' and you gon' keep it comin' Well, baby, with me that's fine [Chorus] Child, blow your horn now Come on, child, blow your horn now I like this Oh, oh, hey Uh Look-a here Bring it So, baby, hold me like you don't want to let go I'm feeling foxy 'cause, boy, you're workin' it out My love, you've given me a taste of your honey I want the whole beehive I'm gonna call you my sugar to fly high The sweetest time You gotta work it out You gotta work it out Brother gotta work it out Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh I like it when the horn go I like it when the horn go I like it when the horn go I like it when the horn go Austin better work it out Foxy better work it out AP3 better work it out AP3 better work it out
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Written by: Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Chad Hugo, Pharrell Williams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Work it Out" is performed by American singer Beyonce. It was released by Columbia Records and was written by the singer herself along with Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of The Neptunes.
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Movie SoundtrackThis song serves as the official soundtrack of the movie "Austin Powers in Goldmember", where Beyoncé played the role of Foxxy Cleopatra. It is her debut single as a solo artist.
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Music GenreInspired by the film's setting, the song is a fusion of 1970s funk and R&B music with elements of soul and pop.
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Music Video"Work it Out" has a unique and retro-themed music video which was directed by Little X who is well known in the hip-hop industry. The video matches the 1970s aesthetic of the song and the Austin Powers movie.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Work it Out" did not make it to the Top 10 in the US Billboard Hot 100, it was well received internationally. It was a top 10 hit in the UK, Australia, and the Netherlands.
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Critical ReceptionThe song also received favorable reviews from music critics, with some praising its fun and nostalgic sound that stood out from other contemporary R&B songs.
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Live PerformancesBeyoncé has included "Work it Out" in the set list of her concerts, such as the "Dangerously in Love" tour and the "The Beyoncé Experience".
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Post ReleaseDespite its modest chart success in the US, "Work it Out" has since gained a cult following among Beyoncé's fanbase, with its funky sound and innovative music video continuing to stand out.
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CollaborationThis is one of the earliest of many collaborations between Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams. They went on to create other hits like "Blow" and "Superpower".
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Release Date"Work it Out" was released on June 17, 2002.
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