Work Lyrics Meaning – Golden Hour : Part.1 | Ateez

ATEEZ brings their signature energy to ‘WORK,’ a track from their album ‘GOLDEN HOUR: Part.1.’ The songwriters Alex Karlsson and EDEN pen lyrics about hustle and success. The music, arranged by Minsu Yeo and Jeong Eun-kyeong, creates a fast-paced backdrop for the group’s confident delivery.

Work Lyrics Meaning – Golden Hour : Part.1 | Ateez
Released: May 31, 2024

WORK

Ateez • From “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1”

Lyricist
Alex Karlsson, Eden, Hongjoong Kim, Mingi Song, Oliv, Ollounder, Peperoni, Maddox
Composer
Minsu Yeo, Jeong Eun-Kyeong, Manny Marroquin, Chris Galland, Ramiro Fernandez-Seoane, Chris Gehringer, Eden

WORK Lyrics Translation (from “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.1”)

The lyrics highlight the grind of chasing success, with lines like ‘Gotta make that money, make a purse’ showing the drive to achieve. The tune uses vivid imagery, mentioning fur coats and golden plates, to illustrate the rewards of hard work. The musicians build a melody that mirrors the relentless pursuit of dreams.

Gotta WORK (Gotta WORK)Gotta WORK (Gotta WORK).
Gotta make that money make purseGotta make that money, make a purse.
Gotta fur coat so I make it purrI’ve got a fur coat, so I make it purr.
Give ’em whip lash when they see me earnGive them whiplash when they see me earn.
Gotta gotta gotta WORKGotta, gotta, gotta WORK.
Gotta make that money make purseGotta make that money, make a purse.
Gotta fur coat so I make it purrI’ve got a fur coat, so I make it purr.
Gotta get that credit get perksGotta get that credit, get those perks.
Gotta gotta gotta WORKGotta, gotta, gotta WORK.
Nun tteumyeon chakchak junbidoeneun Golden plateWhen I open my eyes, a golden plate is already set.
Ije mak dochak LA to TokyoI’ve just arrived, from LA to Tokyo.
Sichae matge goreun sigye Classic typeI choose a classic watch to match the time zone.
Naega umjigimyeon dwittareuji GuardiansWhen I make a move, my guardians follow behind.
Eodireul gado twieonawa Breaking newsWherever I go, it’s breaking news.
Haru jongil nae noraega nawa RadioMy songs are on the radio all day long.
Geunyeodeureun chumeul chune FlamingoThe girls are dancing like flamingos.
Heona nae siganeun geumiraseo AdiosBut my time is gold, so adios.
Ganso que pone huevos de oroThe goose that lays the golden eggs.
24sigan tabeul ssanneun jungI’m building towers 24/7.
Gwansim eopji nan chimmuk domoneunI’m not interested, I just scheme in silence.
No no no no noNo, no, no, no, no.
Gotta WORK (Gotta WORK)Gotta WORK (Gotta WORK).
Gotta make that money make purseGotta make that money, make a purse.
Gotta fur coat so I make it purrI’ve got a fur coat, so I make it purr.
Give ’em whip lash when they see me earnGive them whiplash when they see me earn.
Gotta gotta gotta WORKGotta, gotta, gotta WORK.
Gotta make that money make purseGotta make that money, make a purse.
Gotta fur coat so I make it purrI’ve got a fur coat, so I make it purr.
Gotta get that credit get perksGotta get that credit, get those perks.
Gotta gotta gotta WORKGotta, gotta, gotta WORK.
Gotta make that money make purseGotta make that money, make a purse.
Ppaerabarabam dallyeo ssaengssaengPpaerabarabam, I’m speeding along.
Gaja jikjin jwaeda masyeo Fresh airLet’s go straight ahead, drinking in all the fresh air.
Onmome bichi nuni busyeo gee geeThe light on my whole body is dazzling, gee gee.
Ttang bwara ttantaraneun meot ttaraKeep your eyes on the ground, don’t just follow the swagger.
Aneun hyeonge sadone palchonkkajiFrom my close friends to my in-laws and even distant relatives,
Dolgo dolmyeon jiguchon han gajogimwhen it comes down to it, the whole world is one family.
Naneun gwaenchana geunyang jinagayoIt’s okay with me, you can just pass on by.
Uri bihaengineun imi jijeongseogimOur seats on the plane are already assigned.
Yeah purr tteollyeo igeon machi jeteugiYeah, purr, this trembling feels just like a jet.
Uh haneureseo ppuryeo beoryeo sijeuning (Stack stack)Uh, I’m sprinkling seasoning from the sky (Stack, stack).
My clock ticks on a different beatMy clock ticks on a different beat.
Chasing that doughChasing that dough.
Wow ride with meWow, ride with me.
Ganso que pone huevos de oroThe goose that lays the golden eggs.
24sigan tabeul ssanneun jungI’m building towers 24/7.
Gwansim eopji nan chimmuk domoneunI’m not interested, I just plan in silence.
No no no no noNo, no, no, no, no.
Gotta WORK (Gotta WORK)Gotta WORK (Gotta WORK).
Gotta make that money make purseGotta make that money, make a purse.
Gotta fur coat so I make it purrGotta fur coat, so I make it purr.
Give ’em whip lash when they see me earnGive ’em whiplash when they see me earn.
Gotta gotta gotta WORKGotta, gotta, gotta WORK.
Gotta make that money make purseGotta make that money, make a purse.
Gotta fur coat so I make it purrGotta fur coat, so I make it purr.
Gotta get that credit get perksGotta get that credit, get perks.
Gotta gotta gotta WORKGotta, gotta, gotta WORK.
Clock tic tac toe seodulleoThe clock’s playing tic-tac-toe, so hurry.
Jigeum bappa neonjom ppajyeojwoI’m busy right now, so please stay out of it.
Urineun jigeum haneul jeo wiroWe’re way up in the sky right now.
You can’t find me where I standYou can’t find me where I stand.
Gotta make that money make purseGotta make that money, make a purse.
Money make purseMoney, make a purse.
Gotta make that money make purseGotta make that money, make a purse.
Money make purseMoney, make a purse.
Gotta make that money makeGotta make that money, make.

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