Queen Bee
Barbra Streisand Lyrics


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Will you welcome please: The Oreo's

The Black Black Widow is sittin' in the middle
Of the web it's the fly she seeks (boom boom)
You may be her lover but you never will recover
Cuz she ain't had a bite for weeks (boom boom)
You think you're the same cuz you got the same name
But the widow has a mobile home (boom boom)
Remember what I told you
She's got eight arms to hold ya
And she 's never gonna let you roam (boom boom)

She'll tuck you into bed and truck on your head
Then she'll wrap you as a midnight snack.
So if you see a spider
Don't you sidle up beside her
Why you think the widow's wearing black?
Jack (ou!)

The Queen bee baby
Pray that you may be left on your own
Uh huh
Nothing she'll give you is gonna out live you
Oh oh oh
But the queen bee's never gonna be alone
Uh huh

Long before Atlantis there has been a praying mantis
And you know why he's on his knees
He may have religion
But he's just a sittin pigeon
If a woman even starts to tease
He won't even quibble if she has a little nibble
On his neck what a way to go
Now you've gone and torn it!
You 've been messing with a hornet
She's a blue blooded wasp you know
And just as you do it she'll inject you with a fluid
That you ain't even got but none
You're meat on the plate
(Not even first rate) she's gonna feed you to her seventh son

Just like The Queen Bee baby
Pray that you may be left on your oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh own
Nothin' she'll give you is gonna out live you
Uh, uh, uh ... but the queen bee's never gonna be alone
Uh huh... uh huh...

So in conclusion it's an optical illusion
If you think that we're the weaker race.
Men got the muscle but the ladies got the hustle
And the truth is staring in your face

The mother bears stalks and the queen of the hawks is the one who brings home the bread

The lion that is regal and the bald-headed eagle need a woman just to keep them fed

But come the evening we're like Adam and his Eve inside the garden hear the serpent's sound

It's so frustratin' when you're really into matin'
And there ain't a lovin man around.
Whoever wrote the story.
(It's so frustrating when your really into mating
And there isn't a loving man around)
Throw out the glory, bring in the men
(When your really into mating And there isn't a loving man around)

Give me them and I'll swing
Write me a sequel, give me an equal
Uh, uh, oh and I'll give that man
I said I'm gonna give that lovin' man
I said I'm gonna give that lovin' man




I said I'm gonna give him that lovin'
Sting, ZAP!!

Overall Meaning

In Barbra Streisand's song "Queen Bee," The Oréos warning young men against pursuing dangerous women. They use metaphors such as a Black Widow spider, a praying mantis, a hornet, and a bald-headed eagle to convey their message. They suggest that men may have the muscle, but women have the hustle. They argue that even the strongest and most regal men need a woman to keep them fed. But, when it comes to mating, the tables turn, and it is men who are often left wanting.


The Queen Bee is a reference to a woman who is wealthy, powerful, and sought-after by men. The song implies that while men may think they want to be with a woman of this caliber, they will ultimately end up being devoured by her. The Oréos sing, "Nothing she'll give you is gonna outlive you, but the queen bee's never gonna be alone." This line suggests that while men may be attracted to powerful women, they will always come second to her needs.


The song also suggests that men should be wary of the women they pursue. The Oréos use the metaphor of a spider wrapping up its prey to warn men not to get too close to dangerous women. They argue that men should not be seduced by a woman's beauty or wealth but should consider the risks they face by pursuing her. In conclusion, "Queen Bee" is a cautionary tale for young men, warning them not to be blinded by a woman's beauty or wealth and to choose a partner wisely.


Line by Line Meaning

Will you welcome please: The Oreo's
Introducing The Oreo's to the audience.


The Black Black Widow is sittin' in the middle Of the web it's the fly she seeks (boom boom)
The Black Widow is always waiting for its prey.


You may be her lover but you never will recover Cuz she ain't had a bite for weeks (boom boom)
Even if you are in love with the Black Widow, you'll still be her next meal.


You think you're the same cuz you got the same name But the widow has a mobile home (boom boom)
The Black Widow can always move to a new location while you stay the same.


Remember what I told you She's got eight arms to hold ya And she 's never gonna let you roam (boom boom)
The Black Widow has plenty of legs to hold onto its prey and never let go.


She'll tuck you into bed and truck on your head Then she'll wrap you as a midnight snack.
The Black Widow's bites will paralyze you, and she will consume you when you are unable to escape.


So if you see a spider Don't you sidle up beside her Why you think the widow's wearing black?
Don't get too close to spiders, especially the Black Widow, because it's a fatal mistake.


The Queen bee baby Pray that you may be left on your own Uh huh Nothing she'll give you is gonna out live you Oh oh oh But the queen bee's never gonna be alone Uh huh
The Queen Bee is powerful and always in control while her workers' lives are short and disposable.


Long before Atlantis there has been a praying mantis And you know why he's on his knees
The praying mantis always bows down before the females when attempting to mate.


He may have religion But he's just a sittin pigeon If a woman even starts to tease
The praying mantis is vulnerable to the females' teasing, and he cannot resist their charm.


He won't even quibble if she has a little nibble On his neck what a way to go
The praying mantis doesn't mind being bitten by the female during mating, even though he will die soon after.


Now you've gone and torn it! You 've been messing with a hornet She's a blue blooded wasp you know
You're in trouble if you mess with a wasp since they have a painful sting and can cause harm.


And just as you do it she'll inject you with a fluid That you ain't even got but none You're meat on the plate (Not even first rate) she's gonna feed you to her seventh son
The wasp will inject you with its venom, which you don't have any immunity to, and the wasp's offspring will consume you for their growth.


So in conclusion it's an optical illusion If you think that we're the weaker race.
Women are more powerful than men, contrary to popular belief.


Men got the muscle but the ladies got the hustle And the truth is staring in your face
Men might have physical strength, but women's intelligence and resilience are strengths men often lack.


The mother bears stalks and the queen of the hawks is the one who brings home the bread The lion that is regal and the bald-headed eagle need a woman just to keep them fed
Even the strongest animals like bears and lions rely on female partners to catch prey and provide food.


But come the evening we're like Adam and his Eve inside the garden hear the serpent's sound It's so frustratin' when you're really into matin' And there ain't a lovin man around.
Women may feel lonely and frustrated when they desire the company of a man and there isn't any available.


Whoever wrote the story. (It's so frustrating when your really into mating And there isn't a loving man around)
The concept of gender roles and men being superior to women are societal constructs, which may lead women to feel unfulfilled by their lives.


Throw out the glory, bring in the men (When your really into mating And there isn't a loving man around)
Rather than women being judged based on outdated and harmful societal concepts, give men a chance to prove their love and care for women.


Give me them and I'll swing Write me a sequel, give me an equal Uh, uh, oh and I'll give that man I said I'm gonna give that lovin' man I said I'm gonna give that lovin' man I said I'm gonna give him that lovin' Sting, ZAP!!
If men are willing to give women an equal footing, women would be happy and provide the best love possible.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Rupert Holmes

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