Work

"Work" is a song performed by R&B/pop singer Ciara, from her third studio album, Fantasy Ride. It was released as the second international single, making it the fourth overall and final single from the album. The song was co-written by Ciara, Marcella Aracia and Missy Elliott, who is also featured on the single. It was also produced by Nate "Danja" Hills. The single was released to international radio stations (excluding the US) on June 23, 2009, which was also the same day as the video's worldwide debut on 4 Music and Channel 4 in the UK. On July 27, 2009 it was released as a digital and CD single in the UK. The song is also featured in a Verizon Wireless commercial for the LG Chocolate phone, in which Ciara appears with backup-dancers while performing the song. "Tell Me What Your Name Is" was originally planned to be the third worldwide single from the album, but its release was canceled for unknown reasons. "Work" has only been confirmed for international markets, while the third release from the album "Like a Surgeon" is currently being released and serviced for U.S. only. Ciara performed the song when she was the opening act for Britney Spears's The Circus Starring: Britney Spears tour and for her and Jay-Z's Jay-Z & Ciara Live tour. "Work" debuted in the UK on the UK Singles Chart, at number 71 and peaked at number 52. On the issue date 13 July 2009, the song debuted on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart at number 98.. It peaked at number 66 on the issue dated August 10, 2009. A remixed version was used and performed by Vogue Evolution on the MTV dance show, America's Best Dance Crew. "Work" received generally positive reviews. Bill Lamb of About.com named it one of Fantasy Ride's best tracks, calling it a mix between Ciara's contemporary classic "1,2 Step" and Missy Elliot's own "Lose Control.". Sarah Rodman of The Boston Globe comments that Ciara takes her own advice to "put some snap into it" and nimbly navigates synth bleats and burps and a shake-and-shimmy beat. Mariel Concepcion of Billboard comments that "thankfully, "Work," featuring Missy Elliott, has Ciara showing fly-girl antics over a house-like, clap-laden production". Tracy Garraud of Vibe calls "Work" a "choreography-driven track of snappy electro-pop acrobatics". Andrew Rennie of NOW magazine comments that "Conversely, Ciara and Missy Elliott’s trademark chemistry on kick-drum-heavy Work is the album’s strongest track". Digital Spy commented that "Featuring a mish-mash of dance and hip-hop beats, a shouty "Work! Work!" hook, and even the thought-provoking line "You better shake that thang like a donkey!", this bears all the ingredients of a smash, but lacks the killer blow to leave you gasping for air. Still, having already teamed up with Enrique and Justin this year, there's no doubting that Ciara herself knows how to work it." Some reviews were even more critical. Jordan Sargent of PopMatters called it a let down by Ciara’s lifeless vocal performance. Jonatham Doe of All Music said that "Work [is] an over-stuffed dancefloor mess that does not benefit from Missy Elliott's hoarse hectoring".

[Bridge: Missy Elliot] When the song come on in the club Put it up, put it up, put it up Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up (Rewind!) When the song come on in the club Put it up, put it up, put it up Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up Let's go! [Verse 1: Ciara] The dance train is coming back again Extravaganza, you should run and tell a friend Kings and queens are posted at the bar Buckin' down, it's time to tip it off [Pre-Chorus: Ciara] Walk that walk (Walk) Show me how you move it Can you walk that talk (Talk) Put some snap into it It's your chance now Girl you better dance now It's your time to show it all The spotlight is on you, you better [Hook: Ciara] Work work work work Work work work work Work work work work Work work, bitch, you better work! Work work work work Work work work work Work work work work Work work, bitch, you better work! [Verse 2: Ciara] You better shake that thang like a donkey And go hard for it bitch, you better work You better swing from a paw like a monkey And go hard for it, you better work Cause big girls get down on the flo' And make it jiggle, jiggle, jiggle you ain't know Ain't no shame, it's the name of game Now everybody down to the flo', here we go We got the rhythm of the be-be-beat We got the rhythm of the beat We got the rhythm of the hands Let's get the rhythm of the feet Jump in, jump out Jump in, jump out Jump in, jump out Jump in, jump out [Pre-Chorus: Ciara] Walk that walk (Walk) Show me how you move it Can you walk that talk (Talk) Put some snap into it It's your chance now Girl you better dance now It's your time to show it all The spotlight is on you, you better [Chorus: Ciara] Work work work work Work work work work Work work work work Work work, bitch, you better work! Work work work work Work work work work Work work work work Work work, bitch, you better work! [Bridge: Missy Elliot] When the song come on in the club Put it up, put it up, put it up Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up Let's go! [Verse 3: Missy Elliot] When the song start to play, tell the DJ, "Back it up!" And if you want the danceflo, you tell the DJ, "Back it up!" This your jam, this your joy, "Hey Mr. DJ, back it up!" This that new Ciara shit, go holla at the DJ: Back it up! Now! drop down! everybody in a club drop down Jiggle that, jiggle that Till it drop, till it drop, till it drop All the way, all the way down to the ground We in a club, in a club, don't stop When the song come on don't stop Me and Ci be on dessert All the ladies on the flow, you better work [Breakdown] It's out to be a fight in this club A fight in this club, so get into my mug Get into my mug (Put your hands up) Get buck, get buck Get buck, get buck Get buck, get buck Get buck, get buck I bet ya can't do it like me (Like me) I bet ya can't do it like me me me I bet ya can't do it like me (Like me) I bet ya can't do it like me me me Get some, get some Get buck, get buck Get some, get some Get buck, get buck (Work) (Lets go!) [Chorus: Ciara] Work work work work Work work work work Work work work work Work work, bitch, you better work! Work work work work Work work work work Work work work work Work work, bitch, you better work! [Outro: Ciara] Bitch you better work Bitch you better work Bitch you better work Ow! [Laugh] Work...