"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