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Work Lyrics by Gary Kemp

This Destination (Deluxe Edition)

2025

[Verse 1]
My father worked in a shirt and tie
The factory floor was the place he felt alive
An old dust coat of ink and brown
Machine that roared as he pushed the lever down
And I would feel the warmth
Of the power in his hands, that he'd apply
And watched him as he worked
A man that was a hero to my eye

[Verse 2]
My mother cared for the broken few
She filled their plates and did all she could do
She'd hurry home to work some more
To smooth the sheets
To tidy up the floor
And I would feel thе warmth
From everything she madе here with her hand
And we would see this home
As the centre of a map, a rock to stand

[Chorus]
And she said, "Sleep my darlings, please
Put your minds at ease
Tomorrow we'll be free to start again
Ooh, again"

[Verse 2]
He grew the crops of a family life
Delivered fruits to his children and his wife
Then out of nothing, he lost his place
Things fell apart, a feeling of disgrace
And he would often wake
And ask her, "Have I given all I can?"
And felt we looked at him
To ask, "Is he the measure of a man?"

[Chorus]
And she said, "Sleep my darling, please
Put your mind at ease
Tomorrow you'll be free to start again"

[Verse 3]
And now I work in a counting house
I manage life, but only just about
I really can't complain at all
My kids, my wife
The beauty of it all
But all that I can see
Are a thousand little problems in my mind
I'm trying to make it work
I'm trying to use the tools they left behind

[Chorus]
And you say, "Sleep my darling, please
Put your mind at ease
Tomorrow you'll be free to start again
Ooh, again"

[Outro]
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
Gotta make it work
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About “Work” by Gary Kemp

Read the complete lyrics to "Work" by Gary Kemp from the album "This Destination (Deluxe Edition)" in 2025. 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 Pop.

"Work" is performed by Gary Kemp. from the album "This Destination (Deluxe Edition)" in 2025 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 Gary Kemp 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 Gary Kemp. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Work" appears on "This Destination (Deluxe Edition)" in 2025.

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