Drunk in Love
Beyoncé/Jay Z Lyrics


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I've been drinking, I've been drinking
I get filthy when that liquor get into me
I've been thinking, I've been thinking
Why can't I keep my fingers off you, baby?
I want you, na na
Why can't I keep my fingers off you, baby?
I want you, na na
Cigars on ice, cigars on ice
Feeling like an animal with these cameras all in my grill
Flashing lights, flashing lights
You got me faded, faded, faded
Baby, I want you, na na
Can't keep your eyes off my fatty
Daddy, I want you, na na
Drunk in love, I want you

We woke up in the kitchen saying
"How the hell did this shit happen?" Oh baby
Drunk in love we be all night
Last thing I remember is our beautiful bodies grinding up in that club
Drunk in love

We be all night, love, love
We be all night, love, love

We be all night, and everything alright
No complaints for my body, so fluorescent under these lights, boy I'm drinking
Walking in my l'assemblage
I'm rubbin' on it, rub-rubbin'
If you scared, call that reverend, boy I'm drinking
Get my brain right
Armand de Brignac, gangster wife
Louis sheets, he sweat it out, like washrags, he wet it up , boy I'm drinking
I'm singin' on the mic to my boy toys
Then I fill the tub up halfway then riding with my surfboard
Surfboard, surfboard
Grainin' on that wood, grainin', grainin' on that wood
I'm swerving on that, swerving, swerving on that
Big body been servin' all this
Swerve, surfin' all in this good-good

We woke up in the kitchen saying
"How the hell did this shit happen?" Oh baby
Drunk in love we be all night
Last thing I remember is our beautiful bodies grinding up in that club
Drunk in love

We be all night, love, love
We be all night, love, love (I'm nice right now, hold up)

That D'USSÉ is the shit if I do say so myself
If I do say so myself, if I do say so myself
Hold up, stumble all in the house
Time to back up all that mouth
That you had all in the car
Talkin' about you the baddest bitch thus far
Talkin' about you be reppin' that Third
I wanna see all that shit that I heard
Know I sling Clint Eastwood
Hope you can handle this curve, uh
Foreplay in a foyer, fucked up my Warhol
Slid the panties right to the side
Ain't got the time to take drawers off on sight
Catch a charge I might
Beat the box up, like Mike in '97, I bite
I'm Ike Turner, turn up, baby, no I don't play
"Now eat the cake, Anna Mae!" Said, "Eat the cake, Anna Mae!" I'm nice!
For y'all to reach these heights
You gon' need G3, 4, 5, 6 flights, sleep tight
We sex again in the morning
Your breasteses is my breakfast, we goin' in

We be all night (we be all night) love, love
We be all night, love, love

I'm never tired, never tired
I been sippin', that's the only thing, that's keepin' me on fire, we on fire
Didn't mean to spill that liquor all on my attire
I've been drinkin', watermelon
I want your body right here, daddy, I want you, right now
Can't keep your eyes off my fatty, daddy, I want you





We be all night, love, love
We be all night, love, love

Overall Meaning

Drunk in Love is a song by Beyoncé alongside her husband Jay-Z. The track was released in December 2013 and it quickly became one of the biggest hits of the year. The lyrics are about the couple's passionate love life and their ability to have fun together while enjoying each other's company. The beginning of the song describes the effects of alcohol on the singer while she is in the company of the person she wants. She uses the phrase "I get filthy when that liquor gets into me," to show the lack of control she has over her thoughts and sexual desires when she is under the influence.


In the second verse, Beyoncé describes her love life with Jay Z as never getting tired and wanting him all night long. The couple tries to rekindle their passion for each other by waking up in the kitchen saying, "How the hell did this shit happen?" They are still in love and enjoying each other's company, and they are using their love to fuel their passion for each other. Her statement that "Your breasteses is my breakfast" is a testament to the physical and emotional connection they share.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been drinking, I've been drinking
I have consumed alcohol and am currently under the influence


I get filthy when that liquor get into me
I become uninhibited and more brazen when I drink


I've been thinking, I've been thinking
I have been pondering something important


Why can't I keep my fingers off you, baby?
I cannot resist touching and being intimate with you


I want you, na na
I desire you very much


Cigars on ice, cigars on ice
I am relaxing with cigars and drinks


Feeling like an animal with these cameras all in my grill
I am feeling paranoid and overwhelmed by paparazzi


Flashing lights, flashing lights
The constant presence of cameras is causing me to feel disoriented


You got me faded, faded, faded
You have caused me to become more intoxicated and uninhibited with your presence


Baby, I want you, na na
I want you more than anything else right now


Can't keep your eyes off my fatty
You cannot stop looking at my curvaceous figure


Daddy, I want you, na na
I want you, my partner in life and love


Drunk in love, I want you
Under the influence of alcohol, I am still deeply in love with you


We woke up in the kitchen saying "How the hell did this shit happen?" Oh baby
We were very drunk and disoriented when we woke up, and are now reminiscing on our night together


Drunk in love we be all night
We have stayed up all night in a drunken stupor because of our love for each other


Last thing I remember is our beautiful bodies grinding up in that club
The last thing I recall from our night together is the intimate moment we shared on the dance floor


We be all night, and everything alright
We are willing to devote everything we have to each other and maintain an enduring relationship


No complaints for my body, so fluorescent under these lights, boy I'm drinking
I am confident about my body as I am under the influence of alcohol and I am basking in the attention I am receiving


Walking in my l'assemblage
I am feeling confident and stylish as I walk around


I'm rubbin' on it, rub-rubbin'
I am physically and sexually attracted to you and cannot resist touching you


If you scared, call that reverend, boy I'm drinking
If you are intimidated, seek guidance from a religious figure, as I am too drunk to provide help


Get my brain right
I am trying to refocus and sober up


Armand de Brignac, gangster wife
I am drinking high-quality champagne and feel emboldened by it


Louis sheets, he sweat it out, like washrags, he wet it up, boy I'm drinking
The sheets are soaked with sweat, and I am too drunk to care


I'm singin' on the mic to my boy toys
I am performing on a microphone for my male admirers


Then I fill the tub up halfway then riding with my surfboard
I am filling my tub with water, symbolizing my desire to relax, and then riding a surfboard in the water


Surfboard, surfboard, grainin' on that wood, grainin', grainin' on that wood
I am using sexual innuendos to describe the sexual acts that I wish to perform upon my partner


I'm swerving on that, swerving, swerving on that
I am enjoying the sexual act and feel like I am moving in a swerving motion


Big body been servin' all this, swerve, surfin' all in this good-good
I am enjoying myself and feel that my large female form has a lot to offer sexually


That D'USSÉ is the shit if I do say so myself
I am proud of my choice of alcohol because it is of excellent quality and is an enjoyable drink


Hold up, stumble all in the house, time to back up all that mouth that you had all in the car
I am stumbling around the house, and now is the time to validate the braggadocious statements I made earlier about myself and my abilities


Talkin' about you the baddest bitch thus far, talkin' about you be reppin' that Third
I am talking about how confident and badass you are, and how you represent your culture and background


I wanna see all that shit that I heard, know I sling Clint Eastwood
I want to see and validate the skills and abilities that you have been boasting about, and I am confident that I have the same level of intensity and skill as Clint Eastwood


Hope you can handle this curve, uh
I hope you can handle my unique blend of passion, intensity, and desire


Foreplay in a foyer, fucked up my Warhol
We engaged in sexual activity in a common part of the house, and have now ruined one of my prized possessions, an artwork by Andy Warhol


Slid the panties right to the side, ain't got the time to take drawers off on sight
I hastily moved aside my undergarments and began engaging in sexual activity, without taking my clothing off completely


Catch a charge I might, beat the box up, like Mike in '97, I bite
I am warning you that I may get too rough and aggressive during sex, and may be physically violent, like how Mike Tyson bit an opponent in 1997


I'm Ike Turner, turn up, baby, no I don't play, now eat the cake, Anna Mae!, said, "Eat the cake, Anna Mae!" I'm nice!
I am referencing Ike Turner, a musician who physically abused and controlled his wife, and am using this line to assert my own dominance and strength over my partner


For y'all to reach these heights, you gon' need G3, 4, 5, 6 flights, sleep tight
It will be difficult for others to reach the emotional and physical heights that we have achieved, and will require extensive time and effort


We sex again in the morning, your breasteses is my breakfast, we goin' in
We will have sex again in the morning, and I will enjoy your breasts as if they were a meal, as we are deeply committed to each other and will continue our passionate love affair


We be all night (we be all night) love, love
We will remain together all night, lost in a haze of sex, love, and alcohol


I'm never tired, never tired
I am never tired of being with you


I been sippin', that's the only thing that's keepin' me on fire, we on fire
Drinking alcohol is the only thing keeping me awake and alert, as we continue our passionate lovemaking


Didn't mean to spill that liquor all on my attire
I accidentally spilled alcohol on my clothing while drinking, and am not bothered by it


I've been drinkin', watermelon
I have been drinking a watermelon-flavored drink


I want your body right here, daddy, I want you, right now
I desire to be in bed with you, and am expressing my attraction to you in a provocative manner


Can't keep your eyes off my fatty, daddy, I want you
You are physically attracted to my curvaceous body, and I want you to act upon those desires


We be all night (we be all night) love, love
We will remain together all night, lost in a haze of sex, love, and alcohol


We be all night, love, love
We will remain together all night, lost in a haze of sex, love, and alcohol




Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Timothy Mosley, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Shawn Carter, Andre Eric Proctor, Rasool Ricardo Diaz, Jerome Harmo

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@nate_feag8044

They went so fuckin hard on this.. what a time to be alive

@mave143

Our parents said the same thing about the music of their generation.

@nate_feag8044

@@mave143 for sure lol shit was a lot different

@mave143

@@nate_feag8044 your cute. Have a nice day 😊

@CharlBliss

Trust me

@nautikient2151

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@axnn1

How the hell was this released almost 6 YEARS ago? Damn, time really does fly

@mariapensa1819

Arjan Singh I know right?

@Lunit30

Almost 6, not 7

@axnn1

Leslie Afua My bad. Still a long time ago though.

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