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Formation 1
Air Formation Lyrics


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What happened at the New Orleans?
Bitch, I'm back by popular demand

Y'all haters corny with that illuminati mess
Paparazzi, catch my fly, and my cocky fresh
I'm so reckless when I rock my Givenchy dress (stylin')
I'm so possessive so I rock his Roc necklaces
My daddy Alabama, Momma Louisiana
You mix that negro with that Creole make a Texas bamma

I like my baby hair, with baby hair and afros
I like my negro nose with Jackson Five nostrils
Earned all this money but they never take the country out me

I got hot sauce in my bag, swag

Oh yeah baby, oh yeah I, ohhhhh, oh yes I like that
I did not come to play with you hoes
I came to slay, bitch

I like cornbreads and collard greens, bitch
Oh yes, you best to believe it

Y'all haters corny with that illuminati mess
Paparazzi, catch my fly, and my cocky fresh
I'm so reckless when I rock my Givenchy dress (stylin')
I'm so possessive so I rock his Roc necklaces
My daddy Alabama, Momma Louisiana
You mix that negro with that Creole make a Texas bamma
I like my baby hair, with baby hair and afros

I like my negro nose with Jackson Five nostrils
Earned all this money but they never take the country out me
I got hot sauce in my bag, swag

I see it, I want it
I stunt, yeah, little hornet

I dream it, I work hard
I grind ‘til I own it
I twirl on them haters
Albino alligators
El Camino with the seat low
Sippin' Cuervo with no chaser
Sometimes I go off, I go off
I go hard, I go hard

Get what's mine, take what's mine
I'm a star, I'm a star
Cause I slay, slay
I slay, hey, I slay, okay
I slay, okay, all day, okay
I slay, okay, I slay okay
We gon' slay, slay
Gon' slay, okay
We slay, okay
I slay, okay
I slay, okay
Okay, okay, I slay, okay
Okay, okay, okay, okay

Okay, okay, ladies, now let's get in formation, cause I slay
Okay ladies, now let's get in formation, cause I slay

Prove to me you got some coordination
Slay trick, or you get eliminated
When he fuck me good I take his ass to Red Lobster, cause I slay
When he fuck me good I take his ass to Red Lobster, cause I slay
If he hit it right, I might take him on a flight on my chopper, cause I slay

Drop him off at the mall, let him buy some J's, let him shop up, cause I slay
I might get your song played on the radio station, cause I slay
I might get your song played on the radio station, cause I slay

You just might be a black Bill Gates in the making, cause I slay
I just might be a black Bill Gates in the making, cause I slay
I see it, I want it
I stunt, yeah, little hornet
I dream it, I work hard
I grind ‘til I own it
I twirl on them haters
Albino alligators
El Camino with the seat low
Sippin' Cuervo with no chaser
Sometimes I go off, I go off
I go hard, I go hard
Get what's mine, take what's mine
I'm a star, I'm a star
Cause I slay, slay
I slay, hey, I slay, okay
I slay, okay, all day, okay
I slay, okay, I slay okay
We gon' slay, slay
Gon' slay, okay
We slay, okay
I slay, okay
I slay, okay
Okay, okay, I slay, okay
Okay, okay, okay, okay
Okay, okay, ladies, now let's get in formation, cause I slay
Okay ladies, now let's get in formation, cause I slay
Prove to me you got some coordination
Slay trick, or you get eliminated
Okay ladies, now let's get in formation, I slay
Okay ladies, now let's get in formation
You know you that bitch when you cause all this conversation
Always stay gracious, best revenge is your paper
Girl I hear some thunder
Golly this is that water boy, oh lord

Overall Meaning

These lyrics belong to Beyonce's hit song "Formation." This song is an empowering anthem that calls for black women to unite and show their strength. The lyrics reference the singer's Southern roots, her family history, and the experience of being a successful black woman in America.


The opening lines ("What happened at the New Orleans?") are a reference to Hurricane Katrina and the government's slow response to the crisis. Beyonce then proclaims that she's "back by popular demand," asserting her power and influence as a performer. She takes aim at Illuminati conspiracy theories and paparazzi culture, proudly flaunting her fashion choices and declaring herself "so reckless" and "so possessive."


The chorus celebrates black culture and beauty, with Beyonce embracing her own features ("I like my baby hair and afros/I like my negro nose with Jackson Five nostrils"). She also references her Southern heritage and love for soul food - "I like cornbreads and collard greens."


The second verse continues the theme of hard work and determination, with Beyonce asserting that she'll "grind 'til I own it." She brags about her wealth and influence, proclaiming that she'll get songs played on the radio and even intimating that she can make a man rich (or at least take him out for lobster).


Overall, "Formation" is a bold declaration of black pride and female power, with Beyonce encouraging her listeners to join her in "getting in formation."


Line by Line Meaning

What happened at the New Orleans?
Asking a question about a specific event that took place at New Orleans


Bitch, I'm back by popular demand
Asserting that the singer is back because people demanded their presence


Y'all haters corny with that illuminati mess
Disliking the conspiracy theories about the illuminati


Paparazzi, catch my fly, and my cocky fresh
Noticing paparazzi chasing and capturing their style and confidence


I'm so reckless when I rock my Givenchy dress (stylin')
Looking and feeling daring while wearing a fashion designer's dress


I'm so possessive so I rock his Roc necklaces
Being possessive to the point of wearing one's partner's Roc necklaces


My daddy Alabama, Momma Louisiana
Sharing parental heritage from Alabama and Louisiana


You mix that negro with that Creole make a Texas bamma
Mixing black and Creole heritage could create someone from Texas with a specific cultural identity


I like my baby hair, with baby hair and afros
Preferring one's hair to be styled with baby hair and afros


I like my negro nose with Jackson Five nostrils
Having a preference for a nose shape similar to that of Jackson Five


Earned all this money but they never take the country out me
While earning a lot, still holding onto one's country personality traits


I got hot sauce in my bag, swag
Keeping hot sauce while being stylish and confident


Oh yeah baby, oh yeah I, ohhhhh, oh yes I like that
Expressing satisfaction with an event, situation or item


I did not come to play with you hoes
Asserting that one is not present to play with others


I came to slay, bitch
Being present in order to take charge and master everything


I like cornbreads and collard greens, bitch
Having an appreciation for cornbreads and collard greens


Oh yes, you best to believe it
Asserting that one must believe what the artist is saying


I see it, I want it
Desiring an item after seeing it


I stunt, yeah, little hornet
Being able to effectively perform in one's field, with a reference to a hornet


I dream it, I work hard
Working hard towards realizing one's dreams


I grind ‘til I own it
Persistently working until one has taken ownership


I twirl on them haters
Showing off and flaunting to those who dislike or resent one's success


Albino alligators
Referencing white alligators


El Camino with the seat low
Driving a low-seated El Camino car


Sippin' Cuervo with no chaser
Drinking Cuervo liquor without a chaser


Sometimes I go off, I go off
Not being afraid of losing control and getting wild


Get what's mine, take what's mine
Making sure to get and take what belongs to the singer


I'm a star, I'm a star
Feeling like a superstar


Cause I slay, slay
Slaying like a boss


I slay, hey, I slay, okay
Acknowledging one's own success and ability to slay


We gon' slay, slay
Referring to a group that will slay together


Gon' slay, okay
Going to slay together, showing approval


We slay, okay
Confirming that it's the group's time to slay


Okay, okay, I slay, okay
Fully accepting and affirming that the artist slays


Okay, okay, okay, okay
Repeating affirmations that everything is okay


Prove to me you got some coordination
challenging someone to demonstrate their coordination


Slay trick, or you get eliminated
Exerting dominance over someone, warning them to be successful or face the consequences


When he fuck me good I take his ass to Red Lobster, cause I slay
Enjoying sex so much that it often leads to indulging in a luxurious dinner


If he hit it right, I might take him on a flight on my chopper, cause I slay
Providing a reward for a sexual partner who performs well


Drop him off at the mall, let him buy some J's, let him shop up, cause I slay
Rewarding a sexual partner by allowing them to purchase new shoes


I might get your song played on the radio station, cause I slay
Being in a position to get one's associate's song played on the radio


You just might be a black Bill Gates in the making, cause I slay
Endorsing a black person's potential to become as successful as Bill Gates


Always stay gracious, best revenge is your paper
Being kind and gracious, with the best revenge being one's accumulated wealth


Girl I hear some thunder
Hearing loud noises that sound like thunder


Golly this is that water boy, oh lord
Making a reference to waterboy while expressing astonishment




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