WORK HARDER - Ms Banks & Layyah: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

Ms Banks & Layyah

WORK HARDER

9

Hip-Hop/Rap

WORK HARDER was released on March 13, 2026 by Believe UK as a part of the album SOUTH LDN LOVER GIRL

Song Details

AlbumSOUTH LDN LOVER GIRL

Release DateMarch 13, 2026

LabelBelieve UK

LanguageEnglish

Melodicness

Acousticness

Valence

Danceability

Energy

BPM100

OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Ms Banks

Vocals

Layyah

Performer

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Thyra Oji

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

ATG

Producer

Lyrics

[Chorus]

—harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

Uh huh

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

Uh

[Verse 1]

What do I tell my little sister?

When you're in the workplace and realise that they ain't fuckin' with ya

They showing Stacy love, even comment on her finsta

Maybe it's too close to home to see the bigger picture

I wish it could be easier

More love and representation in the media

I went to Spain try and take away the pain

Seeing my brothers sell shades at the seashore was my only memorabilia

Tell a lie, I bought a keychain

But why everywhere I go feel like the bottom of the food chain

Could be sun, hail or snow

Anywhere I go I feel like I'm on Skid Row

I'm patriotic, love my country, but what if it don't love me back?

Cah my hair and skin is black

Came on a ship to fight for your new land

Can you picture that?

Then when they're done with you they're quick to wanna send you back

[Chorus]

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

[Verse 2]

Uh

I see you, sis

Hold your head up, sis, to the sky

When they say "you think you're nice" give them a reason why

People were happy benefit from insecurity

They'll rather you question yourself than to question a lie

Who told you that you ain't pretty enough?

That you ain't skinny enough?

That your hair texture wasn't beautiful, that it was rough?

Growing up in school, in the back I'd hear similar stuff

Not that my features wasn't enough but I'm not enough

Used to compare our tone to a paper bag

If you weren't light enough you was denied entry

Wasn't given the right care for our own hair

So all that chat about wigs is really empty

If you ain't ever been told "come as you are"

You'd understand why the standard is subpar

I done all of this work just to build myself up

So I'm protecting my energy, I couldn't give a fuck

[Chorus]

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

[Chorus]

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

We have to work harder, and that is just a fact

It's hard being a woman, let alone one that is Black

[Outro]

Would it be my fault if I was insecure?

They tell me I'm not pretty, that I don't have allure

International appeal?

Your beauty's obscure

At my core I'm at war

To impress

But what for?

I am the blueprint

I am the mood board

Bitches copy my whole makeup like Madame Tussaud's

Been stabbed in my back with not one, but two swords

And when I turn the other cheek, well, the world just applauds

Can you hold me down?

Love me at my worst?

Stay beside me through pressure when others disperse?

When the ones of unjust unravel me with their words

Will you lead like a shepherd or run along with the herd?

Don't stand up for yourself, but be strong

Bypass the micro-aggressions, act like we all get along

"You ain't wrong"

No I ain't

Can you not see what I see?

It you were me, picture from my POV

Written by: Thyra Oji

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