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Work Lyrics by Gang Starr

Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr

1998

"Are you working? What kind of work do you do?"

- Uh -

"Boy - boy - boy -
What is it you wanna do when you grow up?"

[Chorus]
Aiyo, I'm gonna be on ti-dop, that's all my eyes can see
Victory is mine, yeah, surprisingly
I've been layin', waitin' for your next mistake
I put in work, and watch my status escalate

[Verse 1]
Now, I'mma start collectin' props, connectin' plots
Networkin' like a conference, ‘cause the nonsense is yet to stop
Jakes shake me down, haters wanna take me down
Break me down, CLAP! — All they heard was a sound
Yo, I scoped it out, I took your weak dream and choked it out
Your bitch don't really got no ass, she just poked it out
On the D-low, I'm sayin' you versus me though?
We can do this shit right here, in front of your people
See, time is money, kid, and BS walks
And to me it's funny, kid, when you meatheads talk
I see feds stalk, they wanna dig up the dirt, son
Is it me they hawk? ‘Cause I be puttin' in work, son

[Chorus]
I'm gonna be on ti-dop, that's all my eyes can see
Victory is mine, yeah, surprisingly
I've been layin', waitin' for your next mistake
I put in work, and watch my status escalate

[Verse 2]
You cornballs get stonewalled, blackballed, I own y'all
The veteran, runnin' my plan, I'm the better man
Crazy raw, doin' my job like the mob
Blazin' y'all, and disappearin' in the fog
Or a mist, and chicks can't resist what I kick
They be beggin' for attention, or some more of the dillznick
Word up, baby, someone may have to get hurt up, baby
Shit is mad shady, but I got to get the gravy
Platinum respect like the force of a TEC
Keep you hittin' the deck, feelin' heat in your chest
Bangin' your thoughts with the hot onslaught
A kid got shot on the spot for goin' where he should not
Viciously, I make history instantly
Those other lame-ass loser-ass niggas, they can't fuck with me
I'm doin' my thing now to lamp later on
Paid in the shade with some fly gators on
But now I'm grimy as they get, mud on my pants and shirt
I bet you niggas out here know, I be puttin' in work

[Chorus]
I'm gonna be on ti-dop, that's all my eyes can see
Victory is mine, yeah, surprisingly
I've been layin', waitin' for your next mistake
I put in work, and watch my status escalate

"Fu-fu-fully qualified pro
In this business of rap"

"Fu-fu-fu-fully — qua-qua-qua-qua — qualified pro
In this business of rap"

"Fully-fu-fully qualified pro
In this business of rap"

"Are you working? What kind of work do you do?"

"Boy, what is it you wanna do when you grow up?"
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Gang Starr

Gang Starr

About “Work” by Gang Starr

Read the complete lyrics to "Work" by Gang Starr from the album "Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr" in 1998. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Boom Bap, Hip-Hop, East Coast Rap.

"Work" is performed by Gang Starr. from the album "Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr" in 1998 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Work", explore more songs by Gang Starr using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Work" is credited to Gang Starr. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Work" appears on "Full Clip: A Decade of Gang Starr" in 1998.

Visit the Gang Starr artist page at /artist/gang-starr for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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