: The track was co-written by a team including PartyNextDoor, who also recorded a reference track to guide the song's specific melodic flow and Patois-inflected delivery. Lyrics and Interpretation

"Work" by Rihanna featuring Drake was released in January 2016 as the lead single from Rihanna’s eighth studio album, Anti . The track quickly became a global phenomenon, marking a departure from Rihanna's previous EDM-inflected hits toward a more minimalist, authentic dancehall and R&B sound.

: The repetition of the word "work" reflects the effort and emotional labor required to maintain the connection.

: Lines like "I believed all of ya dreams, adoration" and "You mistaken my love I brought for you for foundation" suggest a partner who takes more than they give.