Work It
Empowerment in Motion: Stella Mwangi's Anthem of Confidence and Hustle
Lyrics
Work it, work it
Expressing the action of confidently and skillfully handling a situation or task.
Watch me work it, work it
Highlighting the act of performing and drawing attention to the effort being put in.
Ima do it how I wanna when I twerk it, twerk it, Ey
Asserting the independence to do things as one desires, particularly in the context of dancing provocatively.
I'm makin moves like everyday, I'm makin moves like everyday, Hey
Emphasizing the regular and consistent progress or advancements being made.
Yea Ima bad-bad gal with some cash in the bank
Describing oneself as a confident and financially stable woman.
and you can add that up if you got somethin to say
Challenging others to scrutinize and acknowledge her achievements if they have objections or comments.
First class I be drippin all the way to Kenya
Indicating a luxurious lifestyle, possibly referring to traveling to Kenya in style.
Step on the gas you gon need it just to catch up with her, huh
Boasting about her speed and emphasizing that others would struggle to keep up.
I thought I told ya I can work it with the best of em
Claiming expertise and skill in performing at a high level.
Nonstop, every day I just keep impressing em
Expressing a continuous and impressive effort to leave a positive impression on others.
I tell the whole world you just need to fall back
Advising others to step back and not interfere with her success.
Now whatchu call that, whatchu-whatchu call that
Prompting a rhetorical question about what others would label or define her actions as.
Work it, work it
Reiteration of the confidence and skill in her actions, encouraging self-pride.
Watch me work it, work it
Repeating the emphasis on the performance and the desire to be noticed.
Ima do it how I wanna when I twerk it, twerk it, Ey
Reaffirming the independence in choosing how to dance and express oneself.
I'm makin moves like everyday, I'm makin moves like everyday, Hey
Repeating the idea of consistent and frequent progress or achievements.
I don't really worry much, foot on the clutch
Expressing a carefree attitude, suggesting control over the situation.
Hit it then I speed it up, I'm in a rush
Indicating a sense of urgency and a fast-paced lifestyle.
Talkin bout my character, from Africa to America
Addressing discussions about her personality, highlighting the global span of her identity.
Look at her, don't blink cause you staring huh
Cautioning others not to miss out on observing her due to their preconceptions.
Big thang in the back of the trunk
Referring to something significant or impressive in the rear of her vehicle.
Gotta have a big brain if you talking to us
Emphasizing the importance of intelligence when engaging in conversation with her.
Better give good brain if you playing with me
Setting expectations for intellectual engagement and contribution in interactions.
Cause if you playing with me, you ain't playing for free
Stating that meaningful participation requires a valuable contribution.
Work it, work it
Reiteration of the confident and skilled nature of her actions.
Watch me work it, work it
Repeating the emphasis on performing and seeking attention.
Ima do it how I wanna when I twerk it, twerk it, Ey
Reaffirming the independence in choosing how to dance and express oneself.
I'm makin moves like everyday, I'm makin moves like everyday, Hey
Repeating the idea of consistent and frequent progress or achievements.
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