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The track marks a successful meeting of styles between Alok's electronic expertise and James Arthur’s emotive ballad roots.
Lyrically, the song explores the volatility and intensity of a challenging relationship. James Arthur’s soulful delivery captures the essence of a partner who is "impossible" or "hard to control". Download File Alok & James Arthur - Work With M...
The song was produced by Alok alongside Loris Cimino , Maximilian Riehl , and OHYES . The track marks a successful meeting of styles
The core of the song is built upon a familiar disco-house motif. "Work With My Love" samples the iconic brass and string melodies of which itself interpolated the 1982 soul track "What About My Love" by Johnnie Taylor. By utilizing this sample, Alok creates a sense of nostalgia while updating the sound with modern "slap house" and "funky house" production elements, such as crisp high hats and deep, groovy synth basslines. Lyrical Themes: Complexity in Romance The song was produced by Alok alongside Loris
The lyrics describe a love that is both aesthetic and destructive, comparing the heart to a "beautiful kind of wrecking ball".