Ring the Alarm
Beyoncé Lyrics
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I been through this too long
But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm!
Don't you ring the alarm
I been through this too long
But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm!
She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (if I let you go)
She gon' take everything I own (if I let you go)
I can't let you go, damned if I let you go
She gon' rock the VVS stones (if I let you go)
Coupes in the 'Bach Carter rolls (if I let you go)
She go profit everything I taught (if I let you go)
I can't let you go, damned if I let you go
Tell me how should I feel, when I know what I know
And my female intuition, telling me you a dog?
People told me 'bout the flames, I couldn't see through the smoke
When I need answers, accusations, what you mean you gon' choke? (oh)
You can't stay, you gotta go (oh)
Ain't no other chick spendin' yo' dough
This is taking a toll, the way the story unfolds
Not the picture-perfect movie everyone would have saw
She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (if I let you go)
Benz and the house off the coast (if I let you go)
She gon' take everything I own (if I let you go)
I can't let you go, damned if I let you go
She gon' rock the VVS stones (if I let you go)
Coupes in the 'Bach Carter rolls (if I let you go)
She go profit everything I taught (if I let you go)
I can't let you go, damned if I let you go
Ring the alarm
I been through this too long
But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm!
Don't you ring the alarm
I been through this too long
But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm!
Tell me how should I feel
When you made me belong
And the thought of you just touching her is what I hate most
I don't want you but I want it and I can't let it go
To know you give it to her like you gave it to me, come on (oh)
He's so arrogant and bold (oh)
But she gone love that shit, I know
I done put in a call, time to ring the alarm
'Cause you ain't never seen a fire like the one I'm gon' cause
She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (if I let you go)
Benz and the house off the coast (if I let you go)
She gon' take everything I own (if I let you go)
I can't let you go, damned if I let you go
She gon' rock the VVS stones (if I let you go)
Coupes in the 'Bach Carter rolls (if I let you go)
She go profit everything I taught (if I let you go)
I can't let you go, damned if I let you go
How can you look at me
And not see all the things that I kept only just for you (ooh)
Why would you risk it baby is that the price I that pay? (Ooh)
But this is my show and I won't let you go
All it's been paid for, and it's mine
How could you look at me
And not see all the things (see all the things, see all the things)
She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (if I let you go)
Benz and the house off the coast (if I let you go)
She gon' take everything I own (if I let you go)
I can't let you go, damned if I let you go
She gon' rock the VVS stones (if I let you go)
Coupes in the 'Bach Carter rolls (if I let you go)
She go profit everything I taught (if I let you go)
I can't let you go, damned if I let you go
In "Ring the Alarm," Beyoncé warns her partner that she has had enough of his cheating ways and will not tolerate another woman being with him. The lyrics depict a woman who is unafraid to use her power and resources to protect what is hers. She shows a contrast between the perceived perfect relationship and the harsh reality of infidelity and betrayal.
The lyrics also indicate Beyoncé's struggle to come to terms with her partner's unfaithfulness as she questions her own intuition and whether she should continue the relationship or let him go. She expresses her vulnerability in the bridge but immediately regains her power by stating that she won't let him go and will expose him for his actions.
Through this song, Beyoncé empowers women to take ownership of their relationships and fight for what belongs to them. The strong vocals and intense lyrics make it a powerful anthem for anyone who has been cheated on.
Fact 1: "Ring the Alarm" was released in 2006 and is a single from Beyoncé's "B'Day" album.
Fact 2: The song's chorus samples the brass band melody from "The Creole Love Call" by Duke Ellington.
Fact 3: The song was co-written and co-produced by Beyoncé and Swizz Beatz.
Fact 4: The music video features Beyoncé in various provocative costumes and scenes, including a fiery car explosion and a boxing ring sequence.
Fact 5: "Ring the Alarm" was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2007 in the category of Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Fact 6: The song was criticized by some fans and critics for being too aggressive and confrontational compared to Beyoncé's previous work.
Fact 7: Other artists such as P!nk and Mario Winans have also used the "Creole Love Call" sample in their songs.
Fact 8: The song reached the top ten on numerous music charts worldwide, including the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and the UK Singles Chart.
Fact 9: "Ring the Alarm" was included in Beyoncé's setlist for her 2018 Coachella performance.
Fact 10: The song has been covered by various artists, including R&B singer K. Michelle and metal band Iwrestledabearonce.
Chords: The chords for "Ring the Alarm" are G#m, F#, C#m, and B.
Line by Line Meaning
Ring the alarm
I need to sound the warning and let everyone know that something significant is about to happen
I been through this too long
I have endured this situation for a lengthy period, and I am tired of it
But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm!
I swore that I will not tolerate seeing another woman with you
Don't you ring the alarm
Do not try to warn anyone or do anything to make me take action against you
She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (if I let you go)
If I leave you, she will be able to afford luxurious fur coats made from chinchilla, one of the most expensive furs in the world
Benz and the house off the coast (if I let you go)
If I leave you, she will be able to obtain expensive assets like a Mercedes-Benz car and a house by the coast
She gon' take everything I own (if I let you go)
If I leave you, she will try to take all of my possessions and assets from me
I can't let you go, damned if I let you go
I cannot allow myself to let you go, even though I know it is the right thing to do
Tell me how should I feel, when I know what I know
How am I supposed to feel when I have all the information I need to make a decision?
And my female intuition, telling me you a dog?
My intuition, which is a woman's natural ability to understand things without conscious reasoning, is telling me that you are unfaithful
People told me 'bout the flames, I couldn't see through the smoke
People had warned me about the potential danger, but I chose to ignore it
When I need answers, accusations, what you mean you gon' choke? (oh)
When I ask you questions that require honest answers, why do you seem to be struggling or hesitant to respond?
You can't stay, you gotta go (oh)
You cannot continue to remain in my life, and you must leave
Ain't no other chick spendin' yo' dough
No other woman will be able to take advantage of your financial resources
This is taking a toll, the way the story unfolds
This situation is taking a significant emotional and mental toll on me, as I observe how things are progressing
Not the picture-perfect movie everyone would have saw
This is not a perfect or ideal story that everyone would enjoy watching
Tell me how should I feel
How am I supposed to react or respond given the situation I am in?
When you made me belong
When you got me to believe that we had a significant and meaningful connection
And the thought of you just touching her is what I hate most
The idea of you engaging in any physical interaction or affection with another woman is what angers me the most
I don't want you but I want it and I can't let it go
I do not want to be with you, but I still desire the things that come with being in a relationship with you
To know you give it to her like you gave it to me, come on (oh)
To know that you will treat another woman the way you treated me is unacceptable
He's so arrogant and bold (oh)
He is very self-assured and fearless
But she gone love that shit, I know
But she will find his attitude and behavior attractive and appealing
I done put in a call, time to ring the alarm
I have already taken action and contacted someone for help, and now it is time to notify others of the situation
'Cause you ain't never seen a fire like the one I'm gon' cause
Because you have never experienced or dealt with the kind of intense and passionate reaction that I am about to cause
How can you look at me
How do you have the nerve to directly look at me?
And not see all the things that I kept only just for you (ooh)
How can you overlook or ignore all the things I did for you and all the effort I put into our relationship?
Why would you risk it baby is that the price I that pay? (Ooh)
Why would you take a chance on losing our connection, and is this one of the costs that I must bear?
But this is my show and I won't let you go
I am in charge of my own life, and I will not allow you to dictate my decisions or my future
All it's been paid for, and it's mine
I have already paid for everything, and I have full ownership and control over it
She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (if I let you go)
If I let you go, she will have access to luxurious and expensive fur coats made from chinchilla
Benz and the house off the coast (if I let you go)
If I let you go, she will be able to obtain and use valuable possessions like a Mercedes-Benz car and a house near the coast
She gon' take everything I own (if I let you go)
If I let you go, she will try to take away all of my belongings and assets
She gon' rock the VVS stones (if I let you go)
If I let you go, she will have diamonds and other precious gemstones embedded into her jewelry
Coupes in the 'Bach Carter rolls (if I let you go)
If I let you go, she will be able to ride in expensive luxury cars like a Mercedes-Benz S-Class coupe or a Rolls-Royce Ghost
She go profit everything I taught (if I let you go)
If I let you go, she will be able to use and benefit from everything that I have taught you and shared with you
I can't let you go, damned if I let you go
I cannot bring myself to let you go, even though I know that it would be better for me in the long run
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: KASSEEM DAOUD DEAN, SEAN GARRETT, BEYONCE GISSELLE KNOWLES
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