Work This Body

"Work This Body" is a song by American rock band Walk the Moon for their third studio album, Talking Is Hard (2014). It was written by all four members of the band and John Ryan. The song was sent to US alternative radio stations by RCA Records as the album's third single on February 23, 2016. A pop song with Latin American influence and a worldbeat element, its lyrics are about getting in shape and motivating one's self to go after their dreams without succumbing to their fears.

"Work This Body" was met with mostly positive reviews from music critics, receiving praise for its movable groove and hook. Following the song's release, it reached number 34 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart. The song's music video, directed by the band and Isaac Rentz, was released on February 12, 2016. It portrays a kid who starts a food fight during a school talent show while the band performs the song dressed as superheroes surrounded in 1980s video game imagery. The song was included on Walk the Moon's setlist for the Talking Is Hard Tour (2015) and performed live at events such as Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve and the NBA All-Star Weekend's Slam Dunk Contest.