The lyrics explore a complicated, on-and-off relationship characterized by frustration and a lack of emotional reciprocity.
: The track was co-written by a team including PartyNextDoor, who also recorded a reference track to guide the song's specific melodic flow and Patois-inflected delivery. Lyrics and Interpretation Work (feat. Drake) - Rihanna
The song is a blend of dancehall, pop, and R&B, heavily influenced by Rihanna’s Barbadian roots. The lyrics explore a complicated
"Work" dominated the charts and streaming platforms upon its release: Work (feat. Drake) - Rihanna