Work Out
j.cole Lyrics

I wanna see you work out for me, work out for me
The singer desires to see the listener dance and perform for him.

Ay, we've got a good thing
The singer acknowledges that he and the listener have something special.

Don’t know if I’mma see you again
The singer is unsure if he will have future encounters with the listener.

But is that a good thing?
The artist is questioning if it is a positive or negative aspect that he may not see the listener again.

'Cause girl, I can’t be your man, no ma'am
The artist cannot commit to a serious relationship with the listener.

I know what's on your brain
The singer understands the listener's thoughts and desires.

You probably hope it never would end
The listener wishes for their moment together to last forever.

Like, "is it the real thing Or is it just a one night stand?" Well then
The listener is questioning the authenticity of their interaction with the artist.

Let me see you get High then go low
The artist wants to see the listener dance in a particular way.

Now, girl won't you drop that thing down to the floor?
The artist requests the listener to perform a specific dance move.

I’m here for one night, how far will you go?
The singer questions how much effort the listener will put into their interaction, considering they may never see each other again.

She like them boys with the big old chains Ride around town in the big old Range
The artist describes the type of boy the listener is attracted to.

I knew her when I rocked big old jeans Now the little nigga doing big old thangs
The singer knew the listener before he achieved his current success.

Would you look at that?
The singer finds it surprising that he has reconnected with the listener.

I came back for her Just to give it to ya, like you asked for it
The singer returned to the listener to fulfill her desires.

Man, that thing in them jeans too fat for her Rebounds so I caught her off the backboard
The listener has large buttocks, and the artist is comparing her to a basketball player.

I told her: "baby girl, come here Know I run the town even when I ain't from there"
The artist is confident and boasts about his success and power.

And I brag hardly but just to show up at this party I made what your nigga make in one year, that's unfair, but
The singer is proud of his wealth and success.

So is life, take a chance, roll the dice Money can’t buy you love 'cause it’s overpriced
The singer encourages the listener to take risks and not depend on money to find love.

Don’t overthink, just hope it's right I’m only here for the night
The artist advises the listener not to overthink their interaction and reminds them that he will be leaving soon.

Carolina Blue kicks, fresh on the scene Hottest nigga on the block, damn, girl you're mean
The artist describes his fashionable appearance and confident attitude, and compliments the listener.

They be starting shit, but it’s your world On my Martin shit, "You go, girl!"
The artist acknowledges that the listener has enemies but encourages her to persevere, comparing her to Martin Lawrence's show 'Martin'.

She bad and she know it Some niggas save hoes, I’m not that heroic
The listener is attractive and confident, and the singer is not the type to rescue women.

Could you be my escort?
The artist is asking the listener to accompany him.

'Cause just like them 2-door Fords Damn, they don’t make them like you no more
The singer believes that the listener is unique and rare, comparing her to a classic car model.

Cole World, real Cole World Them boys cool, me, I’m on fire
The singer is introducing himself as J.Cole and emphasizing his superior status among other rappers.

Know what's on my mind, trying to see what's on yours Tonight, tonight, tonight
The singer wants to understand the listener's thoughts and desires, and is ready to enjoy their evening together.

Move slow, 'cause you wanna live fast Up late so you'll probably skip class Life is a test so before the night pass Get right, get right
The artist advises the listener to slow down and live in the moment, but also reminds her of her responsibilities.

Straight up, now tell me Do you really want to love me forever? (Oh oh oh) Or is it just a hit and run?
The artist is asking the listener if she is willing to have a long-term relationship or just a temporary encounter.

Straight up, I tell ya I just really wanna cut when we together (Oh oh oh) Come here girl, let's get it on
The singer is honest about his intentions to have sexual relations with the listener.