ALREADY
Beyoncé Shatta Wale & Major Lazer Lyrics
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King already, already, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Mind, body, soul, got a king body
Body gon' shine, bling bling, body
Calling all the shots, ring ring, body
Crown on your head, got a king body
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
King already, my baby, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Shine already, it's time already
The line already, it's time already
Shine already, it's time already
The line already, it's time already
Try to stop it, me say no, no, no
Royalty say, don't you know, know, know
Try to stop it, me say go, go, go, go
Bubble up and watch it grow, grow, grow, grow
Every king be ruler, be ruler, yeah
Everybody all dey conquer, yeah
Every king be stronger, yeah
King to rule them longer, yeah
Remember who you are, ooh
Real king always win, oh
Give up your bread, oh
I'll show your people my love
It's time already, I say it's time already
The line already, I say, line already
Only you got the remedy, I say you got the remedy
Shine your body, shine your body
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Mind, body, soul, got a king body
Body gon' shine, bling bling, body
Calling all the shots, ring ring, body
Crown on your head, got a king body
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
King already, my baby, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Shine already, it's time already (already)
The line already, it's time already (already)
Shine already, it's time already (already)
The line already, it's time already (already)
Shine already, it's time already (already)
The line already, it's time already (already)
Shine already, it's time already (already)
The line already, it's time already
Try to stop it, me say no, no, no
Royalty say, don't you know, know, know
Try to stop it, me say go, go, go, go
Bubble up and watch it grow, grow, grow, grow
Diamonds on my fist, fighting demons, oh
Come and rest your head, take your crown off, oh
Woke up in a foreign, need to take it slow, oh
He said I'm moving too fast, need to take it slow, oh
Take it slow, oh
Take it slow, oh
Tryna take my baby home, oh
Take it slow, oh
Remember who you are, ooh
Real king always win, oh
Give up your bread, oh
I'll show your people my love
It's time already, I say it's time already
The line already, I say, line already
Only you got the remedy, I say you got the remedy
Shine your body, shine your body (ah)
Be your own king
Make nobody come rule your world (yo, yo, yo, yo)
Be your own king
Make nobody come rule your world (ah)
Be your own king
Make nobody come rule your world (yo, yo, yo, yo)
Be your own king
Make nobody come rule your world
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
Show them the way, you know it
You know it, you know it
In this song, "Already," Beyoncé, Shatta Wale, and Major Lazer celebrate kingship, emphasizing on the confidence and self-belief that comes with being a king. The hook "Long live the king, you a king, you know it" declares that every person has the ability to stand tall as a ruler in their own right. "Top everything, everything, you know it," repeats the message of exaltation and how one's decisions dictate their progress to the top. The lyrics also emphasize that a king's essence resides in every aspect of their being: "Mind, body, soul, got a king body," suggesting that kingship is an attitude that flows from every part of a person.
The second half of the song suggests that everyone's world could be conquered successfully by taking life slow and on their own terms. The notion of slowing down means that individuals should take time to enjoy their successes while anticipating growth. The lines "Take it slow, oh, Take it slow, oh, Tryna take my baby home, oh, Take it slow, oh" refer to putting in the work to ensure a long-lasting relationship, career, or any other goal one might be pursuing. The closing lines, "Be your own king, Make nobody come rule your world," reinforce the idea of self-confidence and that everyone should rule over their world.
Line by Line Meaning
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
Acknowledgement of being a king, recognizing their greatness
King already, already, you know it
Affirming that they are already a king, they know it and believe it
Top everything, everything, you know it
Being the best in every aspect of their life and recognizing it themselves
Mind, body, soul, got a king body
Having a complete sense of ownership, self-esteem, and confidence as a king
Body gon' shine, bling bling, body
Reflecting their supreme state through the shine and beauty of their body
Calling all the shots, ring ring, body
Authority over all aspects of their life and calling the shots
Crown on your head, got a king body
Symbolic of having the power, wealth, and influence a king has
Shine already, it's time already
Time to shine, be confident, and own their worth
Try to stop it, me say no, no, no
No one can stop them from achieving success and greatness
Royalty say, don't you know, know, know
Being self-aware of their status as royalty and being confident in it
Bubble up and watch it grow, grow, grow, grow
Rising to the top and seeing growth and success
Every king be ruler, be ruler, yeah
As a king, one is the ruler and leader of their own life
Everybody all dey conquer, yeah
As kings, everyone is capable of dominating and achieving greatness
Every king be stronger, yeah
As a king, one is always stronger than their obstacles
King to rule them longer, yeah
As a king, one is capable of ruling for a long time due to their greatness
Remember who you are, ooh
You are royalty and should never forget your power and greatness
Real king always win, oh
Real kings always emerge victorious due to their strength and leadership skills
Give up your bread, oh
Sacrifice everything for your greatness, even your desires
I'll show your people my love
Being a good king also involves showing love for the people
Diamonds on my fist, fighting demons, oh
Fighting against personal demons that are trying to negatively influence their greatness
Come and rest your head, take your crown off, oh
Take some time to relax and let go of the responsibility of being king
Woke up in a foreign, need to take it slow, oh
A successful king sometimes needs to slow down and adapt to new situations
He said I'm moving too fast, need to take it slow, oh
Advice from someone close to them to slow down in order to maintain their success
Be your own king, Make nobody come rule your world
Empower yourself and don't allow others to bring you down or control your life
Show them the way, you know it
As a king, you have the power to guide and influence others towards greatness
You know it, you know it
Confidently communicating that they know and believe in their power and greatness
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Brittany Talia Hazzard, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, Clement Picard, Maxime Picard, Ronald Banful, Thomas Wesley Pentz, Toumani Diabate
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Lyric
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Mind, body, soul, got a king body
Body gon' shine, bling bling, body
Calling all the shots, ring ring, body
Crown on your head, got a king body
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
King already, my baby, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Shine already, it's time already
In line already, it's time already
Shine already, it's time already
In line already, it's time already
Try to stop it, me say no, no, no
Royalty say, don't you know, know, know
Try to stop it, me say go, go, go, go
Bubble up and watch it grow, grow, grow, grow
Every king be ruler, be ruler, yeah
Everybody all dey conquer, yeah
Every king be stronger, yeah
King dey rule them long yea, yeah
Remember who you are, ooh
Real king always win, oh
You for be brave, oh
And show your people more love
It's time already, I say it's time already
In line already, I say, line already
Only you got the remedy, I say you got the remedy
Shine your body, shine your body
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Mind, body, soul, got a king body
Body gon' shine, bling bling, body
Calling all the shots, ring ring, body
Crown on your head, got a king body
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
King already, my baby, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Shine already (already), it's time already (already)
In line already (already), it's time already (already)
Shine already (already), it's time already (already)
In line already (already), it's time already (already)
Shine already (already), it's time already (already)
In line already (already), it's time already (already)
Shine already (already), it's time already (already)
In line already (already), it's time already (already)
Shine already (already), it's time already (already)
In line already (already), it's time already (already)
Shine already (already), it's time already (already)
In line already (already), it's time already (already)
Try to stop it, me say no, no, no
Royalty say, don't you know, know, know
Try to stop it, me say go, go, go, go
Bubble up and watch it grow, grow, grow, grow
Diamonds on my fist, fighting demons y'all
Come and rest your head, take your crown off, oh
Woke up in a foreign, need to take it slow, oh
He said I'm moving too fast, need to take it slow, oh
Take it slow, oh
Take it slow, oh
Tryna take my baby home
Take it slow, oh
Remember who you are, ooh
Real king always win, oh
You for be brave, oh
And show your people more love
It's time already, I say it's time already
In line already, I say, line already
Only you got the remedy, I say you got the remedy
Shine your body, shine your body (ah)
Be your own king
Make nobody come rule your world (yo, yo, yo, yo)
Be your own king
Make nobody come rule your world (ah)
Be your own king
Make nobody come rule your world (yo, yo, yo, yo)
Be your own king
Make nobody come rule your world
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
King already, my baby, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
Show them the way, you know it
You know it, you know i
@Divadiii
I am Nigerian and I am so proud of Shatta Wale, I was smiling all through this video. Beyoncé is an icon
@laminecamara2205
One love I am soo happy to see SHATTA WALE with Beyoncé in video
@zaxark439
She is truly an icon
@flamezbahuma7103
Iconic big up the African dancehall king SHATTA wale 👑
@asarekakah1807
Yeah he did it for his country and Africa big ups to Papi OJO too that green guy a Nigerian 🇬🇭🇳🇬🇬🇭🇳🇬🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
@ifetoagon3013
C'est clair il a assuré !!!!
@obikpebenjaminobinna9013
Are we going to ignore Shatta Wale's presence and vibes in this song? Abeg our own Shatta matters in this song as well... Much love from Nigeria 🇳🇬
@laminecamara2205
One love
@denniswilliam9188
bigup to u @Obikpe Benjamin Obinna. much luv to Nigeria
@TheTalkshowwithKingsman
https://youtu.be/QeB_ThtTt7w