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"Workin'" is a song featured in the 2023 film The Color Purple with lyrics written by Blitz Bazawule and Nick Baxter. It is an upbeat and catchy tune that showcases Corey Hawkins' vocal and rap skills. The song is sung by his character Harpo, a young and ambitious entrepreneur who falls in love with Sofia (played by Danielle Brooks), a strong and independent woman. It expresses Harpo's determination to work hard and earn money to impress and please Sofia, as well as his admiration for her beauty and personality.

Lyrics[]

Harpo:
Uh-huh
Uh-huh
Uh-huh, mhm
Uh-huh

I've been workin' and workin', and workin'

Ensemble:
Uh-huh

Harpo:
'Til the sun go down

Ensemble:
'Til that sun go down

Harpo:
See my baby there, standin' on the corner

Ensemble:
Uh-huh

Harpo:
And she lookin' so fine

Ensemble:
Lookin' so fine

Harpo:
Lord, if I ever get my hands on a dollar

Ensemble:
Uh-huh

Harpo:
I bet I'd blow her mind

Ensemble:
Bet I'd blow her mind

Harpo:
'Til then, I'll just keep on workin'

Ensemble:
Uh-huh

Harpo:
'Cause I ain't got time

Ensemble:
'Cause I ain't got time

Harpo:
Mm, workin', workin', workin'

Ensemble:
Uh-huh

Harpo:
I'm workin', workin', workin'

Ensemble:
Uh-huh

Harpo:
I'm workin', workin'

Ensemble:
Uh-huh

Harpo:
Lord, I'm workin', workin'

Ensemble:
Uh-huh

Harpo:
Uh-huh
Uh-huh, mhm
Uh-huh
Workin', workin'

Ensemble:
Uh-huh


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Media
The Color Purple (soundtrack/video) • The Color Purple (2023) (soundtrack/video)
Books: The Color Purple
Characters
Celie Harris JohnsonNettie HarrisShug AveryMiss MillieSofiaAlbert JohnsonHarpo JohnsonMary AgnesMamaOl' Mister JohnsonSamuel AveryFirst LadyAlphonso HarrisHenry BroadnaxGrady
Locations
GeorgiaAfricaMemphisHarpo's Juke JointCelie's Fancy PantsMister's HouseElmira Movie TheaterGeneral StoreDeadwood BeachShug's HouseTennessee
Songs
1985 film: MakidadaJunk Bucket BluesThe Dirty DozensMiss Celie's Blues (Sister)Don't Make Me No Never Mind (Slow Drag)Heaven Belongs to YouOld Ship of ZionMaybe God Is Tryin' To Tell You Somethin'Hot LipsScarification Chant and Katutoku CorinneBody and Soul
2023 film: Huckleberry PieMysterious WaysShe Be MineKeep It Movin'Lily of the FieldWorkin'Too Beautiful for WordsH--- No!Arkansas BluesShug AverySing, Sing, Sing (With A Swing)Shake That ThingDear God - ShugProve It On Me Blues(It Will Have To Do) Until The Real Thing Comes AlongPush Da ButtonWhat About Love?AgooHeaven Help This Heart Of MineMy Faith Looks Up To TheeMiss Celie's Pants(What Did I Do To Be So) Black And BlueI'm HereThe Color PurpleSuperpower (I)
Music From and Inspired By: Risk It AllNo Love LostLifelineFinallyWhen I Can't Do BetterThere Will Come a DayAny WorseYou See MeAll I Need100EternityNo TimeGirls
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