Pharrell Williams & Miley Cyrus, Doctor (Work It Out) | Song Review 🎵

Pharrell Williams and Miley Cyrus deliver a fun, hypnotic, and utterly infectious pop bop with “Doctor (Work It Out).”

When Pharrell Williams and Miley Cyrus join forces, plenty of magic is unleashed.  “Come Get It Bae” from Williams’ 2014 LP, G I R L, was a surefire, kickass bop – PERIOD.  Once again, these Grammy-winning standouts bring the heat on “Doctor (Work It Out)”. This three-minute and change joint was penned by Williams, Cyrus, and Michael Pollack. Pharrell hands the work behind the boards, kicking things off with his signature, four count.  From there, over a minimal but potent instrumental, following the tone-setting, introductory bar, Miley gets to work!

“I could be your doctor / And I could be your nurse / I think I see the problem / It’s only gon’ get worse,” Cyrus sings, in all her ‘medical’ glory in the tuneful chorus. She continues, “A midnight medication / Just show me where it hurts / I need to rock you, baby / Before your body bursts.” Ooh-wee! In the post-chorus, for good measure, she asserts, “Let lil mama work you out.” Gah-day-um! The record only features a sole verse, but Miley makes it worthwhile whenever and whatever she sings.  Her lead vocals are expressive and playful, while the background vocals add to the fun and allure with their tongue in cheek vibes. The songwriting isn’t deep, nor is it intended to be – “Are you on the fence? / Still playing on the side / Are you on the fence? / Don’t waste my damn time” – but ultimately, “Doctor (Work It Out)” is entertaining… also, groovy.

Pharrell Williams & Miley Cyrus // “Doctor (Work It Out)” // Columbia // 3.1.24

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